03/07/2026
We’re excited to work with Gemma to make volunteering in Ceredigion easier, more inclusive and a better experience.
Meet Gemma Watts, our new Community Engagement and Programme Officer for the Opening Doors project.
Thanks to funding from WCVA, Gemma will be leading work across Ceredigion, Newport and the wider Gwent area to help make volunteering in Scouting more accessible and inclusive for everyone.
Gemma brings experience from a range of youth charities and has been involved in Scouting in Glamorgan West for almost 10 years. In her new role, she will be working with community groups, local organisations, volunteers and young people to build relationships, create new opportunities and help remove barriers that can prevent people from getting involved in Scouting.
The Opening Doors project aims to reach communities that have traditionally been under-represented in Scouting, helping more people discover volunteering opportunities and ensuring they feel welcomed, supported and valued. Gemma will help deliver community engagement activities, roadshows and outreach events, support the development of inclusive volunteering pathways, and work alongside local volunteers to create opportunities for young people and families to engage with Scouting in ways that work for them.
A key part of the role will also involve listening to communities, capturing stories and experiences, and using that feedback to help shape how the project develops over time.
Gemma said:
"I’m really excited to be joining ScoutsCymru and working on the Opening Doors project. I’m looking forward to meeting communities across Ceredigion, Newport and Gwent, listening to their experiences and helping create opportunities for more people to get involved in Scouting."
And a little bit about Gemma away from work – her favourite campfire song is Bungalow, and when she’s not working, you'll often find her out walking her collie around the beautiful Gower coastline.
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