When young people are involved in shaping their Scouting experiences they will get more out of it. Then, they are more likely to do well and achieve their top awards.

Youth-shaped Scouts forms a major part of our Skills for Life strategy, alongside inclusion, community impact and growth. It’s about embracing diverse views, new ideas, and opportunities, and building trust between generations.

We encourage a mixture of experiences and ages on Trustee Boards and Teams in the County, Districts and Groups. This means we are more likely to have healthy debate and make decisions that are relevant to the lives of young people in today’s society.

ShireVoice

In Scouts Hereford & Worcester our County’s Youth Lead Volunteers run an annual forum called Shirevoice. In this, youth section members give feedback on activities, generate ideas for future events and share awareness of opportunities.

Scouts and Explorers attended the latest event in May 2026. You can read a summary of the event report and some of the output  HERE.

YouShape Award

Involving young people in decision-making is essential if we want to stay informed and responsive to the fast-paced changes facing young people in the 21st Century.

The YouShape Award recognises this in all youth sections. To gain the award, members are encouraged to plan, lead and represent their peers through activities appropriate to their ages.

Please click this link for further information