Coronavirus

1st Burnmoor are currently working on plans to resume face-to-face meetings and activities. These decisions need to be made within a national framework (‘The Scouts’ Framework’) designed to help everyone stay safe. The Scouts’ Framework is aligned with government-approved guidance for the youth sector developed by the National Youth Agency (NYA).

Our priority is to keep young people and adult volunteers safe. To do this we will follow The COVID Code:

1. A COVID-safe risk assessment has been completed and we have communicated control measures to volunteers, young people and parents and all are encouraged to raise concerns
2. Additional hygiene measures are in place
3. Social Distancing will be observed (check current distance determined by your Government)
4. Maximum group sizes will be limited and determined by scouts.org.uk and members will be consistent where possible
5. Make adjustments for young people and adults vulnerable or affected by COVID, and consult to make sure return plans are accessible and inclusive

In line with government-approved Youth Sector Guidance, we expect to see a phased approach to returning to face-to-face Scout meetings and activities.  This is broken down by four levels:

Readiness level Red - Rate of infection is remaining consistent or growing.

• Digital programme delivery
• No face to face actvities or meeting
• No residential activities (camps or sleepovers)

Readiness level Amber - Rate of infection is reducing consistently in all parts of the country.

• Digital programme delivery
• Small group sessions can take place outdoors
• No residential activities (camps or sleepovers)

Readiness level Yellow - Number of cases low and decreasing, full Track and Trace system in place.

• Digital programme delivery
• Small group sessions can take place indoors and outdoors 
• No residential activities (camps or sleepovers)

Readiness level Green - No new cases or a vaccine is readily available.

• All activities can resume in line with government guidance

The Readiness level in England has now changed from Red to Amber, so group sessions can take place outdoors with a group size of 15 people or less.

Before we can resume face to face we have some work and planning to be done, we will also need to share with everyone the steps we are taking as a part of The COVID Code to keep our young people and volunteers safe, we hope to update everyone in the coming weeks regarding this.

Please see here for information about continuing Scouting during this time. Scouting at home

Last updated  11/7  16:40

BUILD - Volunteer Recruitment Campaign

September Durham Scouts launch BUILD, inviting as many new adults as possible to join us "Build #skillsforlife" for more young people.

Whether you can spare an hour a month or a day a year, we have loads of opportunities both behind the scenes and directly supporting young people. With full support and award-winning training, you can volunteer on a flexible basis. Not only is it incredibly rewarding and great fun, you’ll learn some brilliant skills transferable to the workplace too. We welcome volunteers from every community and background. You don’t need to have been a Scout. You just need to believe in a more positive future and the difference we can make together.

4 Week Challenge

Volunteer for just 4 weeks and be amazed at the difference you can make. 

• Week 1: See what we get up to.
• Week 2: Start to help out a little more.
• Week 3: Get a little more involved
• Week 4: You'll know if scouting is for you.

We have a wide range of flexible roles either supporting young people or behind the scenes. Any help is truly amazing.

Why Volunteer?

There are numerous reasons to volunteer, just take a look at some of the reasons our adult team give up their time at 1st Burnmoor.

• To learn some new skills - it's not just our young people who gain new skills from scouting. Some of our adults have learned outdoor skills like map reading and fire lighting, while others have learned how to edit a website and how to project plan a small event.
• To spend more time with your children - many of our adult volunteers are parents of members of beavers, cubs or scouts and by volunteering, they get to share some of the experiences our young people gain at scouts.
• To give a little back - some of our adults enjoyed scouting as a young person and have chosen to share some of the skills they learned with the scouts of today.
• It's great fun - all our adult team have a great time, it's really rewarding to see the confidence of our young people grow throughout their scouting journey, a little bit of support to reach the top of a climbing wall can go a long way for our young people!
• For the activities - it's a great chance to get outdoors, get active and to try some activities for yourself.

To find out more or to get started volunteering:

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Text: 7GDM7 followed by you message to 60777

Join the Waiting List

You can now join the waiting list for 1st Burnmoor on our website, just click the link at the bottom of every page.

Leaders will be notified, and we will be in contact when there’s room for your child in which ever section is age appropriate. You can join the waiting list as early as you like so when your child turns 6 we can get them straight into Beavers.

if you have any questions please speak to one of our leaders.