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We're Losing Good Scout Leaders and Nobody's Talking About It

We're Losing Good Scout Leaders and Nobody's Talking About It

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This isn’t a rant- It’s a conversation...Being a Scout Leader is one of the most rewarding things I’ve ever done… but lately, it’s also felt heavier than ever.After a recent district meeting, I logged off feeling drained — and I know I’m not the only one.Compliance expectations.Training piling up.Welcome meetings waiting.The Financial SqueezeLeaders stretched between family, work, and volunteering.None of this is about people not caring. It’s about good volunteers trying to keep up with growing demands across The Scout Association while still showing up for young people every week.In this Podcast, I’m being honest about the pressure many Group Lead Volunteers and Scout Leaders are feeling right now — and how it’s starting to chip away at the joy that brought us into Scouting in the first place.If you’ve felt the weight lately… you’re not alone.👇 I’d really value hearing from other UK leaders:

What’s feeling hardest right now — admin, compliance, recruitment, finances, or something else?

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