We help young people gain the skills they need to shine bright

Over 5,000 members aged between 4 and 25 are taking part in the fun, challenge and adventure of Scouting in West Mercia every day! 1,500 adult volunteers across our County help our youth members to shape their own adventure.

Welcome to West Mercia Scouts

The Scouts are the UK’s biggest mixed youth organisation. As Scouts, we believe in preparing young people with Skills for Life. We encourage young people to do more, learn more and be more. Each week, we help young people across the County, that’s boys and girls aged 4 to 25 from all cultures and backgrounds to enjoy fun and adventure while developing the skills they need to succeed, now and in the future.

Scouting is all about learning whilst having fun and offers over 200 different activities. Young people are encouraged to stretch themselves, do their best, discover new talents and reach their potential. This may be during a weekly meeting participating in a challenging activity, discussing individual rights, investigating healthy lifestyles or working in the community or it could be during one of many night’s away adventures our Scouts enjoy every year.

Scouts develop skills including teamwork, time management, leadership, initiative, planning, communication, self-motivation, cultural awareness and commitment. We help young people to get jobs, save lives and even change the world.

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Adult volunteers

The Scouts award-winning training scheme for volunteers means that adults get as much from Scouts as young people.

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Volunteer Learning

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Course
Wood Badge Validation Sessions 03/05/2025 – Morning
When

03rd May

Time

9:30 am - 1:00 pm

Location

West Mercia Scouts, East Park Way, Wolverhampton, WV1 2DN, Access via Plascom Road, Wolverhampton, WV1 2DQ

Course
Wood Badge Validation Sessions 03/05/2025 – Afternoon
When

03rd May

Time

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Location

West Mercia Scouts, East Park Way, Wolverhampton, WV1 2DN, Access via Plascom Road, Wolverhampton, WV1 2DQ

Course
Scouts First Response  Full Face-to-Face 10A Theory and 10B Practical – (17/05/2025)
When

17th May

Time

9:00 am - 3:15 pm

Location

West Mercia Scouts, East Park Way, Wolverhampton, WV1 2DN, Access via Plascom Road, Wolverhampton, WV1 2DQ

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Dwayne Fields proudly holds the title of the UK's 11th Chief Scout

An explorer, adventurer and TV presenter, Dwayne's been seen in BAFTA nominated Channel 5 series Race to the Pole, on BBC Springwatch, Countryfile, National Geographic and Disney+.

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