Learning & training opportunities
Join our workshops, campfires, and other opportunities to enhance your skills, share your expertise, and connect with others. Don’t miss these important events – register early to secure your spot!
Online
- 2 September: Peaceful and Inclusive World
Empower Scouts to create a peaceful and inclusive world through informed, inspired leadership. Register here
- 20 September: LifeLeaders Initiative Campfire
Learn how National Scout Organizations (NSOs) can implement the LifeLeaders initiative in their communities – Register here
In-person
- 11-13 September: International Leadership Training (ILT) – for African NSOs
Join the first edition of the ILT in the Africa Scout Region, designed to empower young Scouts to become confident, skilled leaders. Register by 22 August
- 19 Sept: WOSM Services Marketplace at the Africa Scout Conference
Join us in Madagascar to discover tailored support that helps NSOs become more fit for purpose. Register by 15 August
- 15-19 October: Community Actions by Youth for Peace Education – for European NSOs
Explore peace education, strengthen their leadership skills, and co-create impactful community initiatives. Register by 31 August
- 16-19 October: European Guide & Scout Centre Manager’s Conference – for European Scout Centres
Strengthen and develop cooperation among European Guide and Scout Centres, building strong work relationships between staff. Register by 20 August
Success stories
Across the world, WOSM Services are supporting NSOs to align local priorities with global goals, fostering innovation and tracking progress towards achieving the new Strategy for Scouting. Scroll down to discover how this tailored support is helping NSOs to strengthen governance, programmes, and capacity at both national and local levels.
North Macedonia’s NSO harnesses WOSM Services for GSAT, growth, and governance
Sojuz na izvidnici na Makedonija has completed 10+ services, making significant strides towards sustainability. Read more
Strengthening safeguarding measures in the Caribbean
The NSOs in Saint Lucia, Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, and Dominica are working hard to adopt national Safe from Harm policies and procedures. Read more
Resources
The Learning Zone is our online hub for resources on all aspects of Scouting. In this edition, we’re highlighting key resources from Adults in Scouting, Humanitarian Action and Safe from Harm, helping your NSO strengthen volunteer practices and equip your adults with the necessary tools to deliver quality Scouting activities.
Guidelines and policies
- The Wellness of a Scout Leader: Find out how the Adults in Scouting life cycle can provide a framework to support the well-being of adult volunteers and ensure the delivery of quality programmes to Scouts.
- Step-by-step guide for meeting the Safe from Harm membership requirements: Check out this infographic for an easy guide on the steps your organisation can take to meet the Safe from Harm requirements.
Online courses
- Insight into the Wood badge framework: Take this course for deeper insight into the Wood Badge Framework.
- Being Safe Online for Adults in Scouting: This course is for adult leaders to understand their roles and responsibilities during online activities.
Best practices from NSOs
- How to talk to children about war (Junák – Scouts of Czechia): Adapted from the original version in Czech, NSOs can use this guide to learn how to speak about war with children.
- Volunteer screening policy (Scouts Canada): Discover the requirements for volunteer screening before someone volunteers with Scouts Canada.
- Youth protection training (Scouting America): Open to everyone, this training supports volunteers and professionals in maintaining a culture of youth protection and safety at all levels.
Consultant shoutouts
- Ross Tutin, Dmitry Prokopenko, and Maeed Zahir for supporting the NSO from Kyrgyzstan in their journey to applying for membership with World Scouting, contributing to the growth of our Movement.
- Nana Kwizera for bringing the Lesotho Scouts Association one step closer to being more inclusive and diverse by developing a diversity and inclusion policy.
- Luis Gonzales and Laura Baldassari for setting the foundations of better safeguarding in four NSOs from the Caribbean region, helping them improve the practices for a safer Scouting in their communities.