Join 2nd Heald Green
Adventure, friendship and skills for life start here! Whether you’re looking for a place for your child or would like to join our volunteer team, we’d love to welcome you to 2nd Heald Green Scout Group.
We provide exciting opportunities for young people aged 4 to 18, supported by a dedicated team of adult volunteers.
How Would You Like to Get Involved?
There are two main ways to become part of 2nd Heald Green Scout Group.
Joining as a Young Person
Scouting is open to young people aged 4 to 18. Our five sections provide age-appropriate activities that encourage adventure, teamwork, independence and personal development.
Our Sections
Squirrels
Ages 4–6
Beavers
Ages 6–8
Cubs
Ages 8–10½
Scouts
Ages 10½–14
Explorers
Ages 14–18
Our Youth Joining Process
Here’s what happens when you register your child on our waiting list.
Join the Waiting List
Complete our online ScoutWorks waiting list form with your child’s details and your contact information.
Wait for a Space
Your child will be added to the waiting list for the appropriate section based on their age. If they remain on the waiting list as they get older, they will automatically move to the relevant section.
Receive an Offer
When a place becomes available, we’ll contact you by email to check whether you would still like your child to join. Please respond promptly, as places may be offered to another family if we don’t hear back.
Welcome to Scouts!
Once you’ve accepted the offer, your section team will provide information about starting, meeting times and what to bring.
Waiting List Information
Our younger sections, particularly Squirrels, Beavers and Cubs, are very popular and often have substantial waiting lists. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee an immediate place for every child.
When Do New Members Join?
We normally welcome new members in January, April and September.
Occasionally, spaces may become available at other times if an existing member leaves.
How Do We Allocate Places?
When places become available, we consider applications using the following priorities, in order:
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Volunteer Parent or Family Member
Priority is given to families where a parent or family member volunteers with the Group. -
Location
Priority is given to families living in the SK8 3 and M22 5 postcode areas. -
Age
We consider age to help maintain appropriate numbers and a balanced age range within sections. -
Time on the Waiting List
We consider how long each child has been waiting for a place.
Join Our Waiting List
If you would like your child to join 2nd Heald Green Scout Group, please complete the ScoutWorks form below.
Register Your Child
Please complete all the required fields to add your child to our waiting list.
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Open ScoutWorks Waiting List Form →Membership System Transition
We are currently transitioning our membership system from Online Scout Manager (OSM) to ScoutWorks.
During this period, you may receive emails from both systems while we operate using a combination of the two.
For information about section meeting times, membership fees, uniforms and badges, please visit our Parents Information page.
Information for Parents →Interested in Volunteering?
Join Our Volunteer Team
2nd Heald Green is run entirely by volunteers, and there are plenty of ways to get involved, whether you can help regularly, occasionally or behind the scenes.
You don’t need any previous Scouting experience. Visit our volunteering page to find out more about the opportunities available and how to get started.
Find Out About Volunteering →
