Our waiting list is handled by Online Scout Manager, you can sign up by emailing the relevant section

Please read the information below before signing up. 

We would love to have your child join our group and benefit from the amazing experiences and opportunities, but as the only Sea Scout Group in Sutton Coldfield West, we currently have long waiting lists for all Sections so not everyone will be successful in gaining a place.  

Children can be added to the list from birth - the younger your child is added to the list the higher the chance of gaining a place and we do have babies on our waiting list! 

Our main intake takes place at Squirrels and Beaver age, with places only occasionally becoming available in Cubs and Scouts when members leave.  Those being offered Squirrels and Beavers places are likely to have been on the waiting list before the age of 4. 

You may also wish to also apply for a place in Beavers, Cubs, Scouts or Explorers in the other Scout Groups in order to maximise your chances of finding a place. 

Once you have added your child you will receive a confirmation email within a few minutes which will request that you log onto Online Scout Manager and add some additional information - please complete this as soon as possible to give us all the information that we require. 

Scouting can not function without our volunteers. If you have the time please email glv@suttonseascouts.org.uk to help.

What if I don’t have that much spare time? 

Volunteering with us is easy, fun and flexible – how much time you give is completely up to you. Whether you help out once a fortnight, month or term or just at special events or camps, there is bound to be a role you can play, and no matter how you get involved, we'll make sure you're properly trained and supported.

Do I really have the skills you need?

You don’t have to be an adventurer like Bear Grylls to get involved with Scouting. Do you have first aid knowledge? Are you good with numbers? Handy in the kitchen? Or are you a DIY whizz? We all have useful skills and you can volunteer and help in many ways.

What will I get out of volunteering?

As well as gaining externally recognised skills and having a brilliant time, Scouting also offers the chance to build on personal skills, like teamwork, confidence and leadership. A study found that over 90% of our volunteers believe that the skills and experiences they have gained through Scouting have been of relevance to their working or personal lives.

My child is in Scouting – is there anything I could do to help?

The short answer is yes. Many of our helpers and leaders are parents of our youth members because they’ve seen firsthand how Scouting benefits young people and want to give something back. It’s also a chance to spend more time with your children and learn new skills. Speak to your child’s leader to discuss how you might become involved.

Are there any age restrictions on helping out?

If you're over 18, you can help as an adult volunteer in Scouting. There is no upper age limit for adult volunteers