What age can you start Beavers?

Your child can start beavers around the age of 6. Beavers are for 6-8 year olds.

Can girls join Beaver Scouts?

Yes! Beavers at 4th Ashby de la Zouch is open to anyone aged 6-8.

What happens at Beavers investiture?

When your child has tried beavers for 4-6 weeks (during which time they will work towards their membership badge) they will be invested. They will make the beaver promise and receive their badges, then be welcomed into the colony formally.

Paying Staff and Hiring Services - 4th Ashby de la Zouch Scout Group

4^th Ashby will only employ staff or hire services to fulfil certain tasks that are

outside the remit of a volunteer
where we are unable to find a volunteer to manage the activities

Paid Staff for Project work

Where a person is hired by 4^th Ashby to do a specific task then a Project Supporter Agreement form will be completed and signed by the GSL and Chair stating the project work outline and renumeration available.
At the end of the year the Treasurer will provide the Project worker with a Statement of Services.
Before anyone is employed the Scout Association must be contacted to see if there is an up to date Project Supporter form available.

Hired Services

Every effort must be made to avoid a Conflict of Interest (see policy) when sourcing services however if a conflict is unavoidable then approval by the Executive Committee/Chair must be gained.

Issued: May 2019