SCOUTS
INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
HAVE THE ADVENTURE OF A LIFETIME IN THE UK!
Take your Scouts' experience and skills international, with this special 6-month program in the United Kingdom.
Equip young people with the skills they need for life, while living in the UK and having an overseas experience like no other.
Gain independence, grow your leadership skills, meet new friends and make a lasting impact in local communities. Plus, with Europe on your doorstep, you'll have the chance to travel to some stunning places and unleash your inner explorer!
~ Registrations are now open for February 2026 ~
Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity, apply today!
If you’re a Kiwi or Aussie Scout, or an enthusiastic volunteer looking for an adventure, this program is for you!
Check out the details below to embark on an adventure with meaning, personal growth, and global connections. Step outside your comfort zone, make a positive impact and create stories you’ll tell for a lifetime!
PROGRAM OUTLINE:
Departure Dates: 12-14 February 2026
Program Fee: $9,450 NZD
YOUR PROGRAM INCLUDES:
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All organisation and facilitation of your placement abroad
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Pre-departure preparation and training
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Assistance with visa applications and flight bookings
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Airport pickups and transfers
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Intensive On-Arrival Training in your host country - Orientation Week!
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Travel to your host Scouts Centre project
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Ongoing support and help from our local ICYE office
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ICYE training seminars during your program, including Final Camp
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Emergency 24/7 numbers and support
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Accommodation at your project
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Food and meals at your project
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Vacation time
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Return transport to the airport for your onwards travel
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Return debrief with ACVE
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Comprehensive ICYE Global Medical Insurance
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Monthly pocket money
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ICYE and ACVE Certifications
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Support with writing your CV on return
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FREE ACVE merch!
JUST ADD:
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Flights
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Visa
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Any personal travel & spending money
ARE YOU THE SCOUT WE ARE LOOKING FOR?
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A Kiwi or Aussie looking to grow your Scouts skills
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18+ years old (at departure)
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Enjoy working in outdoor environments
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Passionate about working with young people
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Works well with a diverse range of people
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Helpful, open-minded and hard-working
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Ready to get stuck in!
GRAB THESE OPPORTUNITIES IN 2026!
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Valuable leadership experience
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Lifelong friendships
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Learn about different cultures
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Develop teamwork, communication and problem-solving skills
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Build outdoor knowledge in an new countryside
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Unforgettable adventures
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Self-confidence and personal growth
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Serve local communities
CHECK OUT WHERE YOU COULD BE IN THE UK FOR 6-MONTHS!
Thriftwood is a Scout Activity Centre dedicated to helping young people grow and develop. Founded in 1957 as a living memorial to Scouts who lost their lives in the two world wars, we have welcomed Scouts from around the world for camping, challenges, and fun. Today, we continue to run programmes for Scouts, Guides, youth groups, and schools, aiming to inspire and support personal growth spiritually, mentally, and physically.
Our team delivers adventurous activities that challenge people of all ages, helping them discover their strengths and develop new skills. As an instructor, you could lead activities such as archery, climbing, kayaking, high ropes, orienteering, bushcraft, and team-building games. Through these experiences, you’ll help participants push their limits, build confidence, and work together.
Hertfordshire Scouts' Activity Centres support the growth and development of young people through programmes for Scouts, Guides, youth groups, and schools. They offer a variety of outdoor and adventure activities across two beautiful sites featuring meadows, woodlands, accommodation, and camping grounds. These activities are designed to challenge people of all ages, helping them discover their strengths and push their limits.
Volunteers lead and support adventurous activities such as climbing, abseiling, archery, high ropes, orienteering, bushcraft, and team-building challenges. They also help run large-scale events like weekend camps, leadership training weekends, and outdoor skills workshops that bring together Scouts and youth groups from across the region.
Blackwell Adventure is a charitable outdoor centre owned by the Scout Association County of Birmingham. The Scout Association helps children and young people reach their full potential by building skills such as teamwork, leadership, planning, initiative, self-motivation, and cultural awareness.
By joining our team, you’ll work alongside other instructors to deliver high-quality residential camps and outdoor adventure activities in a safe, supportive environment. Activities could include abseiling, archery, climbing, ziplining, orienteering, bushcraft, and team challenges. Your role is to give every visitor the best possible experience and help them grow in confidence, skills, and self-belief.