"Being able to pass on a skill to the next generation is very rewarding. Getting them to achieve something they didn't think they could do. "

"I like watching them gather confidence within themselves and become someone that they can love without having to worry about what others think "

"It brings great joy to watch children develop, grow together and overcome obstacles that once seemed like a mountain. The most exciting part is watching them learn through their peers and then see the bonds that are formed into deep friendships. "

"Being part of something that is bigger than yourself, but you being there makes it bigger yet again, I get out of it... A sense of community, self-growth, I don't have children so being able to pass even a small amount of myself and knowledge makes me beam with pride when we see our young people fly over those hurdles they thought were mountains and then come running back for more."

"Volunteering as a leader with Squirrels has quite literally changed my life. I spent all my time working from home and rarely socialised with anyone else and after leaving my career as a teacher I was missing working with young people. When the opportunity came up to volunteer with the littlest members of Scouting, I leapt at the chance and have honestly never looked back. I make a difference to the young people, and I have built a fab friendship group with my fellow leaders. I would recommend scouting to everyone!"

"I enjoy volunteering as it has a purpose and being all-inclusive helps those young people who struggle have a sense of belonging when they may not fit into other aspects of society and gives the young people chances to do and try things that they would not do in their everyday lives if not in scouting "