What is Network?

The Scout Network is for 18 to 25 year olds who wish to continue their personal development through Scouting.

There are many different activities and awards available to Scout Network members. Scout Network members can also continue to carry out other roles in Scouting, for example they could be:

• a Leader with another Section
• a Helper or Skills Instructor
• a member of the Scout Active Support
• a member in another capacity

Scout Network programmes reflect the huge variation in Members’ interests. Some local Networks have activities that concentrate on one area of the programme, whilst others will have a wider focus. One of the key elements is the opportunity to get away, either under canvas or in other accommodation.

There are many different ways to be a member of the Scout Network. Members don’t have to stick with one group of members and can join in with as much or as little as they like, depending on their other commitments.

Scout Network members decide, along with the rest of the Network and leader, what they want to do – whether it’s powerboating, socialising, hiking or enjoying a trip abroad. Some Networks could hold their meetings in a hall, at someone’s house or even up a mountain!

Network members can gain awards such as the Chief Scout’s Diamond, Explorer Belt, Duke of Edinburgh Award and National Governing Body (NGB) awards. The highest award is the Queen’s Scout Award, which is recognised by many employers as the sign of someone who is enthusiastic, dedicated and reliable.

Young adults aged between 18 and 25 are eligible to register as Scout Network members, subject to a satisfactory Disclosure Scotland check.

If you’re moving away from home, for example to go to university, you can carry on Scouting through Scout Network (or as an adult volunteer).
Your Network leader will put you in contact with the County Commissioner for the area you are moving to and pass them your details.  Its a good way to make new contacts and friends in a new environment.

Another option is SSAGO, the Student Scout and Guide Organisation.  SSAGO has branches at many universities and is open to all students at university or higher education college in the UK.

Uniform

Network Scouts wear an adult leader uniform with a Scout Network badge.

This consists of a stone shirt/blouse and a Group scarf.