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Help shape the next generation of adventurers
Every camp, meeting and adventure at Pfadfinder is made possible by volunteers. Whether you can help occasionally, support weekly activities or become a Scout Leader, there’s a place for you in our community—and you don’t need previous Scouting experience to get started.
No experience needed
We’ll provide the training and support to help you get started.
Flexible commitment
Help occasionally or become a regular Adult Helper or Scout Leader.
English welcome
Our leaders speak German with the scouts. There are plenty of roles for English-speaking volunteers too.
Child safety first
A Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) card is essential, and child safety training is mandatory.
Volunteer Roles
Find the role that’s right for you
Whether you have a few hours each month or are looking for a bigger commitment, there are several ways to support Pfadfinder. Every role helps create a safe, welcoming and adventurous program for young people.
OCCASIONAL SUPPORT
Parents
Parents are an important part of the Pfadfinder community. Whether it’s helping at a camp, lending a hand at an event or supporting a working bee, every contribution makes a difference.
You don’t need to volunteer every week. Helping when you can is already a valuable way to support the program and your child’s experience.
How you can help
- Support camps and excursions
- Help with fundraising
- Assist at working bees
- Transport equipment
- Share ideas and practical help
Good to know
- German and English speakers welcome
- Help as much or as little as you can
- No previous scouting experience required
REGULAR INVOLVEMENT
Adult Helpers
Adult Helpers become part of the weekly adventure, supporting meetings, excursions and camps alongside our Scout Leaders.
It’s a great way to become more involved in the program while building confidence and experience in a supportive team environment.
What you’ll do
- Attend meetings
- Support Scout Leaders
- Help supervise activities
- Join camps and excursions
- Assist with planning
Getting started
- Complete child safety modules
- Apply online
- Nominate two referees
- Obtain a WWVP card
LEAD THE ADVENTURE
Scout Leaders
Scout Leaders help young people grow through adventure, teamwork and outdoor experiences. They plan activities, mentor youth members and create the memorable moments that children often remember for years.
No previous Scouting experience is required. Training, mentoring and ongoing support are provided as you grow into the role.
What you’ll do
- Lead weekly activities
- Mentor young people
- Plan camps and adventures
- Support youth-led learning
- Build confidence and teamwork
Getting started
- Learn alongside experienced Leaders
- Apply online
- Obtain a WWVP card
- Complete Leader training
Gut Zu Wissen
Volunteering should fit around your life
Every volunteer brings different skills, experience and availability. Whether you’re helping occasionally or taking on a larger role, we’ll work with you to find something that fits.
Absolutely. Most of our Scout Leaders have full-time jobs. That’s why having a team of volunteers is so important—we share the responsibility and support one another.
Yes. We understand that work, family and other commitments sometimes come first. You don’t need to be available every week to make a valuable contribution.
Not at all. We’ll provide the training, mentoring and support you need to feel confident in your role.
Scout Leaders run activities in German, but many volunteer roles can be done in either English or German.
Reach out the Group Leader, who will help you find a role that matches your interests, availability and confidence. Contact
Los geht’s!
We’ll guide you through the process
Getting started is straightforward. We’ll help you find the right role, explain what’s involved and support you through each step of becoming a volunteer.
1
Talk to the Group Leader
We’ll chat about your interests, availability and the different volunteer opportunities to help you find the role that’s right for you.
2
Complete your application
Adult Helpers and Scout Leaders need to complete the official Scouts ACT Adult Membership Application and nominate two referees.
3
Complete your child safety requirements
Adults working with young people obtain a Working With Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration and complete the required child safety modules.
4
Learn alongside experienced volunteers
Scout Leaders complete additional leadership training while gaining practical experience with support and mentoring from experienced Leaders.
5
Start making a difference
Join meetings, camps and adventures, build new friendships and help create memorable experiences for young people and their families.
Child Safety
Creating a safe environment for every child
The safety and wellbeing of young people is central to everything we do. Adults working directly with children complete the requirements set by Scouts Australia and the ACT Government before volunteering with youth members.
Working With Vulnerable People (WWVP)
Adults volunteering with young people require a Working With Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration.
When completing your application, use:
Organisation
The Scout Association of Australia – ACT Branch
Role
Adult Volunteer
Contact
Jo Legge-Wilkinson
(02) 6282 5211
admin@scoutsact.com.au
Under “What regulated activity do you intend to engage in?”, select:
Clubs, associations and movements
Training & Onboarding
Scouts Australia provides structured training to help every volunteer feel confident, capable and well supported. The training you complete depends on your role, and you’ll always have experienced volunteers to guide you along the way.
Adult Helpers
- Three online child safety modules (around 2 hours)
- Learn alongside experienced Scout Leaders
- Ongoing support as you become part of the team
Scout Leaders
- Child safety modules
- Self-paced leadership training
- Practical experience within the group
- Ongoing mentoring and professional development
Warum wir mitmachen
More than volunteering
One of our Scout Leaders shared this story after encouraging a parent to become involved:
“A mother approached me once after a Scout session and said, ‘Thanks for talking my husband into becoming a Leader. It has really brought the family closer together. I’m so proud of him, he’s having the time of his life, and our kids love that he’s one of the Leaders.“
Many of us are looking for more meaningful time with our kids. Not more screen time, not more rushing around, just real moments where you are present and it counts. Scouts offers that opportunity.
As a Scout leader, you get to spend quality time with your child and their friends. You get to see who they are becoming, how they solve problems, how they support each other, and how they grow when given a little space and a lot of encouragement. And one of the biggest misconceptions is that you need to be prepared, trained, or equipped before you start. You don’t. Scouts brings the tools, the training, and the gear.
You don’t need a tent, prior experience, or specialist skills. As a parent you are already qualified, we just need to put a framework around it. You just bring yourself.
You also get to choose how involved you want to be. Hands-on, behind the scenes, or supporting from the sidelines. Close enough to matter, far enough to let them lead.
Along the way, you become part of a community. Other parents, other adults, all working together to give young people confidence, resilience, and a sense of belonging.
The more people helping out, means the more we can share the experience, more varied programs, more adventures and more memories.
So if you have ever thought about giving back, about being more present, or about showing your child your best side this is your chance.
Be the role model you want your child to see.
Sometimes volunteering becomes much more than simply helping out. It creates friendships, shared adventures and memories that families carry with them for years.
Mach mit!
Every adventure starts with someone saying, “I’ll help.”
Whether you can lend a hand at a camp, support weekly activities or become a Scout Leader, we’d love to welcome you into the Pfadfinder community. Together, we can give young people the confidence, friendships and adventures they’ll remember for years to come.