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About the role We're looking for a BSO Team Member to play a key role in creating, curating, and sharing engaging online content that showcases the activities across British Scouting Overseas (BSO). The role will focus on building BSO’s profile across our social media platform, celebrating success and inspiring young people and volunteers to get involved in BSO. The Team member(s) will manage and grow BSO’s social media presence, promoting events and opportunities. They’ll also make sure that stories are shared widely and effectively across platforms.
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It’s great as Lead Volunteer to get out and about, this with a whistle stop trip to Belgium to meet our district lead for Northern Europe, Phil. It was also a privilege to present a King Scout Award to Nathaniel of @sonianexplorers and celebrate Jos and Irina’s Award for Merits, recognising their distinguished service over the last decade.
🌊 A Great Day by the Bay! ⚜️
Our @1stkotorbayseascouts had an amazing picnic today at Prčanj! 🏖️
Scouts, parents, and leaders spent a wonderful day together — swimming, playing, and sharing great food under the sun.
During the day, the Scouts also planned the program for the upcoming meetings, choosing activities they are most excited about. One of their top suggestions? An Autumn Camp! 🍂⛺ We’re now preparing for a weekend full of adventure at the Montenegrin Scouts Base in Prčanj — 24th to 26th October.
Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make it a special moment for our growing group.
🔐✨ This week our @praguescouts Explorers put their brains to the test with a special challenge inspired by Alan Turing and the wartime codebreakers.
Armed with only their teamwork, problem-solving skills, and a lot of determination, they worked through a series of tricky coded messages. Each clue brought them closer to the final hidden message—and after plenty of thought power, they cracked it! 🧩
A fantastic evening of puzzles, history, and clever thinking—well done Explorers! 👏
#scouts #explorers #ScoutingAdventures #SkillsForLife #teamwork #praguescouts #problemsolving #codebreaking #AlanTuring #ScoutsUK #britishscoutingoverseas
Ready for your next volunteering adventure?
Applications open 29 August for roles in the International Support Team (IST) and Contingent Support Team (CST) for the 26th World Scout Jamboree in Poland 🇵🇱
IST members take on on-site roles at the Jamboree to help it run smoothly, while CST support the planning and delivery of the trip for everyone attending from the UK, both during preparations and in-country.
Book your place on a webinar at scouts.org.uk/wsj
#UK26WSJ
Most people don't like Mondays.... but this one @kentjamboree was great!
-We started the morning off great with pancakes🥞
-Then the scouts & explorers did an awesome run with bouncy castles, paint, mud & other obstacles!🪜🏃♂️
-The afternoon they spent at the Vancouver Area, which had loads of bouncy castles& games ⛹️♀️⛹️♂️
-Then we had a delicious dinner prepared by Lion Patrol🦁
The Mediterranean meal was voted on and consisted of grilled chicken, salsa, beans salad, tadjziki, wraps, haloumi & wedges
🚐🇨🇿➡️🇬🇧 After 1,300km, 5 countries, 2 days, and way too many Haribo...
@praguescouts has officially landed in Kent for KIJ - The Festival of Scouting and Guiding ! 🎉
We’ve rolled through Germany, The Netherlands, Belgium, and France — powered by snacks, Spotify, and questionable navigation skills ("Wait, was that our exit?!"). 🗺️😂
From the heart of Europe to the fields of Kent, we're ready for an unforgettable week of adventure and making friends from around the world! 🌍⚜️
Let the Jamboree begin! 💪🎪🔥
#1stPragueOnTour #KIJbound #EuropeanRoadTripChampions
Earlier this month @southern_europe_bso took part in an awesome adventure at @speiderneslandsleir
Everyone had an amazing time joining in Nordic Scouting with activities including building a huge three storey flagpole, open fires that were almost as big and hiking around the stunning scenery.
Scouts, Explorers, Network and Leaders from Fuengirola, Madrid, Majadahonda and Toulouse took part in this great Scouting adventure.
Many thanks to all the leaders and scouts from Sætre Speidergruppe who were amazing Scouting friends throughout the Jamboree supporting us with kit and invaluable local knowledge.
#SkillsForLife #BSOSouthernEurope #NorwayNationalJamboree
📣📣 OPEN CALL for our Social Media Team 📣📣
We are looking to recruit for our Social Media Team. We're looking for creative individuals who have a good grasp of using social media responsibly and to promote an organisation. Experience is desirable, but not essential as we are open to building a team who can support each other in growing together, as well as growing and enhancing our social media presence.
If this sounds like a role or team that might be of interest to you, find out more at the link in our bio
A huge well done to our team from Paris Explorers who have successfully completed Dragnet 2025 in the English Lake District.
Congratulations to Edward, Tilly, Daniel and Mattes who managed to still have one life left in the DragNet having walked 61km in 31 hours.
This is the first time a BSO team has entered this national competition.
The explorers said that their biggest challenge was the unpredictable Lake District weather which they described as “miserable and grim”.
A huge thanks to the explorer leaders, Karen and Alan, for facilitating the event.
#SkillsForLife
📣📣 OPEN CALL for our Social Media Team 📣📣
We are looking to recruit for our Social Media Team. We're looking for creative individuals who have a good grasp of using social media responsibly and to promote an organisation. Experience is desirable, but not essential as we are open to building a team who can support each other in growing together, as well as growing and enhancing our social media presence.
If this sounds like a role or team that might be of interest to you, find out more at the link in our bio
We still have many volunteers who have not completed the new Scouts Safety learning which is a requirement for all adults.
The deadline for them to complete this learning is July 14th.
Please can we ask for everyone to put in a bit of time to get this sorted.
If you've not done the new learning, please do so.
If you've tried and can't log in or aren't sure how to, please reach out to your Team Leader.
If you're not sure whether you've done the learning, go to learn.scouts.org.uk and check your Safety Due date.
If you've already done it and have checked, PLEASE help us by chatting to Scouts volunteers you know regularly and check they've done theirs, helping them if you can.
Let's keep this on the agenda and keep actioning it until every adult volunteer in BSO who needs to do the learning has done it.
Let's keep young people safe.
🌍✈️ Explorer Belt Adventures! 🇸🇮🥾
Follow our Northern Europe Explorer belt on Instagram at @bso_ne_eb_2025
Here are Berta and Atreyu from @praguescouts soaking up the sights, culture, and challenges of Slovenia as part of the Northern Europe Explorer Belt Expedition! 🇪🇺
They’ve joined forces with fellow Scout Network members from across British Scouting Overseas groups around Europe for this incredible journey of exploration, teamwork, and discovery.
We can’t wait to hear all about their adventures and what they’ve learned along the way. 🔥🌟
#ExplorerBelt #ScoutNetwork #BritishScoutingOverseas #AdventureAwaits #ScoutingInEurope #SloveniaExploration
Sonian Explorer Scouts and 1st Brussels (British) Scouts attended the Act of Remembrance in Evere last Saturday, organised by the Royal British Legion Brussels (RBL Brussels Branch), with our Explorers laying the wreath and reading the poem "A Soldier's Elegy", written by our Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Silver team of 2023. This year, we also have former Sonian Explorer, F, as Deputy Standard Bearer alongside C from Brussels Explorers for RBL. We also had the pleasure of meeting WW2 veteran Count Henri d’Oultremont, who served with the Piron Brigade. British Scouting Overseas, #SkillsForLife
@sonianexplorers Grand Prix weekend! Some of our Explorers participated in the Grand Prix wooden car race on Saturday organised by 1st Brussels. 2 of our Explorers won Best Design (Creative) and (Streamlined) respectively, and 1 Explorer won 3 out of the 4 categories for the Explorer Section! On Sunday, some of our Young People went on a lovely hike and had a fantastic time go-karting, an adventure they longed for and asked our Leaders to organise! #youthled #YouShape #SkillsForLife
Celebrating Squirrels
Earlier this year 5th Dubai opened our first Squirrel Drey in the UAE. The Squirrels held their investiture ceremony in the park and were confident enough to make their Squirrel Scout promises individually. They had a picnic afterwards to celebrate.
Even Sandy the Squirrel, 5th Dubai’s mascot, made his promise and proudly wears his necker.
It was a special moment for Owl (Lucy) who was able to invest her own daughter into our Scout family.
🌍 Calling All BSO Adult volunteers – Be Part of Something Extraordinary! 🇵🇱
Applications are closing at the end of May for British Scouting Overseas adult volunteers to join the UK Contingent heading to the 26th World Scout Jamboree in Poland in 2027! 🏕️✨
This is your chance to play a vital role in the adventure of a lifetime—supporting young people from across BSO as they represent the UK on the global Scouting stage, meeting Scouts from around the world, and creating memories that will last forever.
🔹 You’ll be part of a dynamic, international team working together to deliver an unforgettable experience in the heart of Europe.
👉 Don’t wait – get involved, get inspired, and help shape the journey to Poland 2027!
📅 Applications and more info: https://www.britishscoutingoverseas.org.uk/world-scout...
📣 Tag your fellow BSO leaders and spread the word!
#poland2027 #WSJ2027 #ukcontingent #bsoadventures #scoutingwithoutborders #britishscoutingoverseas #onceinalifetime
1st Bougival Scout Group Scouts and Cubs camping in Les Rochers de Fontainebleau.
Saturday morning was Bouldering with trained monitors.
Sat afternoon was Gina's Bear Pit wide game.
In the evening 10 older scouts set out on the first part of their Expedition Challenge.
They retur Ed successfully , cooked heir dinner and put up their tents
In the morning they coked breakfast and then set out on a challenging expedition through the sentence 25 bosses. 25 mini mountains.
They all reached their target and returned to camp for a well earned lunch.
Summer activities are in full flow across BSO as 1st Alicante had their recent Group Activity Day.
Lots of excited and happy young people from all sections of the Group enjoying various activities including kayaking, archery, quad biking and zip lining.
The event finished with traditional campfire songs and yells.
Group Lead Volunteer Meg was presented with her wood bead award from DLV Kenny Lee. Well done Meg.
🌍 Calling All BSO Adult volunteers – Be Part of Something Extraordinary! 🇵🇱
Applications are now open for British Scouting Overseas adult volunteers to join the UK Contingent heading to the 26th World Scout Jamboree in Poland in 2027! 🏕️✨
This is your chance to play a vital role in the adventure of a lifetime—supporting young people from across BSO as they represent the UK on the global Scouting stage, meeting Scouts from around the world, and creating memories that will last forever.
🔹 You’ll be part of a dynamic, international team working together to deliver an unforgettable experience in the heart of Europe.
👉 Don’t wait – get involved, get inspired, and help shape the journey to Poland 2027!
📅 Applications and more info at the link in our bio
📣 Tag your fellow BSO leaders and spread the word!
#poland2027 #WSJ2027 #ukcontingent #bsoadventures #scoutingwithoutborders #britishscoutingoverseas #onceinalifetime
📣📣 OPEN CALL FOR TRUSTEES 📣📣
Could you spare a little time to join our @southern_europe_bso Trustee Board to support the teams who deliver scouting to 500 young people across 5 countries and territories?
BSO Southern Europe is recruiting for a new Trustee to join our Trustee Board, to support our work.
You can find out more information at the link in our bio
Sonian Explorer Scouts and Paris Explorer Scouts had a brilliant time at the recent Northern Europe District Camp with the theme Mission Possible! 4 mini missions ranging from high ropes and climbing to raft building, highland games and orienteering to crack the code and free a captured prisoner! Congratulations as well to Faith, former Sonian Explorer, who was announced as our new District Youth Lead! British Scouting Overseas
🌍 Calling All BSO Adult volunteers – Be Part of Something Extraordinary! 🇵🇱
Applications are now open for British Scouting Overseas adult volunteers to join the UK Contingent heading to the 26th World Scout Jamboree in Poland in 2027! 🏕️✨
This is your chance to play a vital role in the adventure of a lifetime—supporting young people from across BSO as they represent the UK on the global Scouting stage, meeting Scouts from around the world, and creating memories that will last forever.
🔹 You’ll be part of a dynamic, international team working together to deliver an unforgettable experience in the heart of Europe.
👉 Don’t wait – get involved, get inspired, and help shape the journey to Poland 2027!
📅 Applications and more info: https://www.britishscoutingoverseas.org.uk/world-scout...
📣 Tag your fellow BSO leaders and spread the word!
#poland2027 #WSJ2027 #ukcontingent #bsoadventures #scoutingwithoutborders #britishscoutingoverseas #onceinalifetime
Day of our 3 day @med.bso skills weekend saw our UAE groups join us today as we developed core skills in navigation, knot, camp cooking and using our systems to support more young people gain skills for life. Great to have @ukinternationalteam Chief Volunteer @rob.j.murray join us via video link to talk with our volunteers across Middle East.
🚨Are you looking for your next challenge and adventure? Do you like working and supporting the Explorer age range of Scouts?⛺
We're excited to announce that British Scouting Overseas & British Overseas Territories has been allocated a unit of 4 patrols to become part of the UK Contingent to the 26th World Scout Jamboree in Poland during 2027. 👏
💻Adult recruitment is going live soon, so keep an eye out on the BSO website for more information and how to find out more.
📣📣 OPEN CALL FOR TRUSTEES 📣📣
Could you spare a little time to join our Trustee Board to support the teams who deliver scouting to 3000 young people across 28 countries and territories?
British Scouting Overseas is recruiting for 2 new Trustees to join our Trustee Board, to support our work.
You can find out more information at the link in our bio.
This week our @praguescouts Cub pack worked on their Entertainer badge! After a game of charades to get their acting skills warmed up, they worked together in small groups to prepare skits. They learned about the importance of audience etiquette and performed their skits for the rest of the Cub pack.
Our @1stdjursholm Scouts were inspired by a visit from @vexanie - a professional E-sports photographer who spoke to us about photography, cameras and gave some handy tips and tricks before the Scouts started taking their own photographs.
📷 Stay tuned for the exhibition!
Big thank you to Steph for coming out to our group 🙌🏻
⚜️ Join Us as Area Treasurer for British Scouting Overseas! ⚜️
Are you someone with financial acumen looking to make a meaningful impact while enhancing your CV? British Scouting Overseas is seeking a dedicated Area Treasurer to join our trustee board!
In this rewarding volunteer role, you’ll have the opportunity to:
Utilise Your Financial Skills - Bring your understanding of finance to support scouting communities around the world. Help us manage budgets, oversee financial planning, and ensure our resources are allocated effectively.
Make a Difference - Play a crucial role in empowering young people through scouting. Your contributions will help provide life changing experiences for scouts globally.
Expand Your Network - Connect with like-minded individuals who share your passion for community service and youth development. Enhance your personal and professional growth while giving back to the development of young people.
Boost Your CV-This role offers an excellent opportunity to showcase your leadership and financial management skills, helping your resume stand out.
If you are enthusiastic about contributing to a global community, we would love to hear from you!
Let’s work together to inspire the next generation of scouts!
Find our more at the link below
https://lnkd.in/g2UW-QT9
#Volunteer #Finance #Scouting #Leadership #CommunityService #BritishScoutingOverseas
🎉🎉 Celebrating our Adult Volunteers 🎉🎉
Every year we're delighted to celebrate our adult volunteers across BSO who are recognised with one of our Good Service Awards. Congratulations to all our adult volunteers recognised with an award for their service over this last year.
Any adult in scouting can nominate an adult volunteer for a good service award. You can find out more about this from your Group or District Lead Volunteer.
Find our more on our website
📣📣 OPEN CALL FOR TRUSTEES 📣📣
Could you spare a little time to join our Trustee Board to support the teams who deliver scouting to 3000 young people across 28 countries and territories?
British Scouting Overseas is recruiting for 2 new Trustees to join our Trustee Board, to support our work.
You can find out more information at the link in our bio.
This week 1st Bougival Scout Group Thursday Scouts hosted a ´bring a parent/ caregiver’ week. We had a fun and competitive evening filled with Scouting activities, s’mores, hot chocolate and a badge ceremony. It was fabulous for adults to see the Scouts in action and for Scouts to share their skills with their families.
We currently have space in the 1st Bougival Thursday Scouts, so please DM us if you have a young person who is keen to find out more.
#britishscouting #britishscoutingoverseas #SouthernEurope #bringyouradulttoscouts #scoutgames #scouts #scoutshonor
📣📣 Volunteer Opportunity: BSO Treasurer 📣📣
After 11 years in post, our Treasurer Ben Balaam is stepping down at our AGM in September.
With Ben stepping down we are seeking a new Treasurer for BSO, who will provide sound financial administration, support and information to the Trustee Board.
Find our more at the link in our bio
📣📣 OPEN CALL FOR TRUSTEES 📣📣
Could you spare a little time to join our Trustee Board to support the teams who deliver scouting to 3000 young people across 28 countries and territories?
@britishscoutingoverseas is recruiting for 2 new Trustees to join our Trustee Board, to support our work.
You can find out more information at the link in our bio.
Sonian Explorer Scouts and Paris Explorers represented British Scouting Overseas in a Pioneering Camp and Competition with the theme '1001 Nights', organised by local Scouts in Belgium. The team designed and made a boat from the story of Sinbad, with 6 hours and more than 60 pioneering poles! Congratulations - it looks fantastic!
#britishscoutingoverseas #scouts #explorers
@bso_1st_bah Cubs had a wonderful time getting close to nature and enjoying the beautiful outdoor space.
🔎 Team Scavenger Hunt
❎ Learning Boundries
🎨 Using dye from natural materials to create a piece of art
🐓 Learning about animals and feeding the chickens/ducks
🪴 Designing pots/labels and planting seeds for nurturing at home
Thank you to the Learn to Grow staff for an excellent session and engagement with the Young People 🙏🏻 @learntogrow.bh
📣📣 Calling all Young Leaders in BSO 📣📣
📣📣 Module A for all Young Leaders 📣📣
Our next Online Module C for Young Leaders will be on Wednesday 05/03 & Saturday 08/03. This is open to all Young Leaders across BSO, to join us for this interactive training session.
Sign up in advance at the link below
https://tinyurl.com/bso-yong-leader
Our groups from Dubai & Abu Dhabi came together last weekend to camp and celebrate Founder's Day.
We took part in adventurous activities @hattawadihubdubai, toasted marshmallows and sang songs around our fabulous campfire! We ended on Sunday with an amazing treasure hunt and a birthday message from Lord Baden Powell.
March 🗓
There are so many different activities that you can try from learning about wildlife 🐦🦎 to growing sunflowers 🌻 in March
More activity ideas for March and beyond here: https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/running-your-section/planning-your-programme/programme-planning-ideas-calendars/
#programmeideas #britishscoutingoverseas #march #squirrells #beavers #cubs #scouts #explorers
The YouShape Award is all about recognising young people’s incredible contributions and achievements in Scouting.
This award is a fantastic way to celebrate leadership, teamwork, and their drive towards achieving top awards. Download the guidance pack today and see how you can support young people on their journey.
Find it here: https://bit.ly/youthshapedactivitypack
#YouShapeMonth #YouthAwards
Want to empower young people to take the lead in Scouting? You’re in the right place!
Our Youth-Led Activity Guidance Pack is packed with ideas and tips to help young people design activities that reflect their passions and creativity.
Want to empower young people to take the lead in Scouting? You’re in the right place!
Our Youth-Led Activity Guidance Pack is packed with ideas and tips to help young people design activities that reflect their passions and creativity.
Find it here: https://bit.ly/youshapeguide
#YouShapeMonth
📣📣 King Scout Support Session 📣📣
We're pleased to be able to offer a short upskilling sessions to our volunteers who are working with Explorers and Network members who are working towards their King Scout Award.
The session will be recorded and made available as a resource to members within BSO, so don't worry if you can't attend on the day.
Join the session using the link to Training in our bio
👑👑 King Scout Award 👑👑
On Sunday our Lead Volunteer Graham was delighted to join @sonianexplorers to present Faith with her King Scout Award. Congratulations to Faith on her achievement and to those who have support her along the journey.
The day included lots of questions for Graham, as well as taking part in some First Aid Module K
📣📣 Calling all Young Leaders in BSO 📣📣
📣📣 Module A for all Young Leaders 📣📣
Our next Online Module C for Young Leaders will be on Wednesday 05/03 & Saturday 08/03. This is open to all Young Leaders across BSO, to join us for this interactive training session.
Sign up in advance at the link below
https://tinyurl.com/bso-yong-leader
A Fantastic Burns Supper in Support of Scouting! 🎉🏴
On Saturday, members of @praguescouts had the privilege of attending a wonderful Burns Supper hosted by Hiram Lodge Prague. The evening was filled with Scottish tradition, featuring delicious haggis, energetic Scottish dancing, and a moving recital of a Robert Burns poem performed by some of our Scout Troop.
📣📣 Calling all Young Leaders in BSO 📣📣
📣📣 Module C for all Young Leaders 📣📣
Our next Online Module C for Young Leaders will be on Wednesday 05/02 & Saturday 08/02. This is open to all Young Leaders in BSO, to join us for this interactive training session.
Sign up in advance at the link below
https://tinyurl.com/bso-yong-leader
@praguescouts Squirrels at ice rink! ⛸️ they were brav e to skate on slippery ice, some fell, some glided. We learned various interesting winter sports as wellSquirrels at ice rink! ⛸️ they were brave to skate on slippery ice, some fell, some glided. We learned various interesting winter sports as well Squirrels at ice rink! ⛸️ they were brav e to skate on slippery ice, some fell, some glided. We learned various interesting winter sports as wellSquirrels at ice rink! ⛸️ they were brave to skate on slippery ice, some fell, some glided. We learned various interesting winter sports as well.
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