There are endless positives to being a Scout Leader but that doesn’t mean it comes without it’s sterotypes.
There are a few things people – outside of Scouting – wrongly assume about being a Scout Leader , like we all get paid and it’s all about camping…
Below you will find 13 of the most annoying things you could say to a Scout Leader
We can all relate….
1-Isn’t Scouts all about Knots?
NOPE!!
With over 100 activities badges ranging from 1st Aid to Dragon boating, there are activities for everyone and yes you can still learn how to tie a clove hitch!
2- How much you get paid?
Yes there are paid roles within Scouting, these are mainly based at Gilwell Park HQ but there are over 154k volunteers within Scouting in the UK ranging from Scout leaders to adults who seat on the executive board to volunteers behide the scenes such as the Group Quarter Master.
3- There’s no bacon for breakfast on camp!
A Scout leader’s worse nightmare on camp unless you don’t eat Bacon!
4- Cheapest babysitter I could ever have!
Every Scout Leader will hear this from time to time… Its true Scouting is much cheaper than a baby sister–it’s a Fact!
5- It’s only 2 hours a week!
No one actually knows where this quote started from. I’ve never officially been told this but yet everyone has heard this been said. But in actual fact you can volunteer within Scouting for just 2hours a week. There a role for every one!
6- Sorry I can’t possibly help. I have 2 children and I work full time.
Another quote I’m pretty sure ALL Scout Leader’s have heard and will continue to hear.
7- Johnny has come back without a plastic bowl, a left sock, and his toothpaste, please let me know when these are found so I can come and pick them up.
I often get asked if I can drop that item around to the house or re open up the Scout Hall.
8- I didn’t know about that, I don’t check my emails very often…
Even if you snail mail, text or what’s app that parent, they will still claim they never received that message!
9-Why don’t you run through the holidays?
I actually know quite a few groups that continue running through School Holidays. But for me and my Scout Group, we’ve tried running thought holidays with just a few scouts turning up each week it just wasn’t worth it and yes we too need a break from Scouting!
10- Why have you picked a campsite an hour away on a Friday evening? I’ve had to leave work early to get him here, it’s really inconvenient.
I’ve thankfully only had this comment said to me a few times in my Scouting Journey as a Leader. But its a common comment that I’ve been told from other Leaders around the world…. Don’t worry its not jusg you having this comments made to you! We are all in the same boat!!
11- We’ll be off on holiday…. Would you mind dropping him off at home after camp?
Or we are at the cinema, Could you look after little Johnny for another Hour please because we are still out at the restaurant.
And the most annoying thing you can say to a Scout Leader is…
Dyb Dyb Dyb!!
Please note “Dyb Dyb Dyb” has not been used officially in scouting since 1967.
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My dad has just joined back up doing volunteering for the scouts, he used ot be a leader before me and my sister were born. I’ll send him this post for a giggle!
Niki
That’s great to hear Niki that your Dad has rejoined Scouts ?⚜️???
Our Wolf Cubs still DYB & even DOB! as do other associations in the UK