06/02/2026
Dear community member,
For over 100 years, 2nd Exeter Scout Group has been part of the heart of our community, helping young people grow in confidence, kindness and courage. But our future is hanging in the balance.
Today, weโre proud to be one of the largest Scout Groups in Devon, welcoming around 150 young people every week across Squirrels, Beavers, Cubs and Scouts. Behind every campfire, craft table and muddy walk is something special: volunteers who choose to give a little time to make a big difference.
And right now, weโd love some new faces to join us โ especially to support our Squirrel and Beaver sections (ages 4โ8).
Why volunteer?
Because itโs fun.
Because it brings joy.
Because you get to see the world through the eyes of a young person who is discovering nature, teamwork and confidence for the very first time.
You donโt need experience.
You donโt need to commit every week.
You donโt need to be โScoutyโ.
What you do need is:
๐ A bit of time (even occasionally helps)
๐ A willingness to join in
๐ A desire to help young people in Exeter thrive
In return, youโll gain:
๐ข New skills and confidence
๐ข A stronger connection to your local community
๐ข Laughter, perspective, and memories you didnโt expect
๐ข The quiet pride of knowing you helped shape the next generation
Being a volunteer isnโt about filling a gap; itโs about choosing to be part of something meaningful.
Without a few more volunteers stepping forward, we may be forced to make the heart breaking decision to close some section nights after Easter. This is something we desperately want to avoid. The good news? It doesnโt take many people to make a huge difference.
If youโre curious, interested, or even just thinking โmaybeโ:
๐ Comment below
๐ Message us directly
๐ Or simply share this post โ it really helps
Most people say theyโd volunteer if they were asked.
This is us asking.
Could you be the person who helps keep Scouting thriving at 2nd Exeter?
