Scout group seeks leaders
The future of Umina Scout group hangs in the balance, as their search for adult volunteers continues.
The group, which is over 40 years old, needs volunteers to help run meetings during the week and help with weekends away.
Group leader Tanya Watson said it did not matter if people did not have children in the group.
"They might be elderly and have had previous experience with Scouts,.
"They may be single and just want to contribute to the community," she said.
"It is really satisfying seeing the achievements of the kids.
"You do put in time and effort but it is worth it.
"There are a lot of kids out there who don't get to go camping anymore.
"We're just trying to teach them the things they wouldn't learn otherwise," Ms Watson said.
The Scout group is open to both boys and girls so leaders can be men or women.
Leaders are needed to help during the weekly meetings where Scouts and Cubs do confidence-building exercises and earn their badges, such as knots, cooking, maps and orienteering.
Leaders do not need knowledge in those areas as the Hunter Coastal Region Scout Association provides training.
They would also get to accompany Scouts on their weekends away where they participate in a range of activities including camping, canoeing and sailing and help with their community activities such as the Red Cross door knock appeal.
Ms Watson said the group only needed two or three extra volunteers to help, mostly with Cubs.
"It's a great opportunity to get some new skills and help kids and have fun at the same time," she said.
"There are also places on the committee."
"We are active in the community and are proud of who we are," said Scout Leader Darren Watson.
"Our group may be forced to close if we cannot find new leaders.
"If you like working with kids and having the best fun, then this is the place for you."
For more details, e-mail uminascoutgroup@yahoo.com.au or telephone 4342 9472.
A working with children check will be conducted.
Press release, July 23
Umina Scout Group