Inspire summer adventures

Find out what our Inspire coordinators got up to this summer

”Essex West Inspire’s very first opportunity to meet members came at the EIJ in summer 2024. Each day’s activities linked to a different pathway theme. At the start of the week we were stationed outside the staff canteen and met lots of new faces while bumping into some we hadn’t seen for a long time!

Halfway through we moved our location out into the main village where non staff members could also find us, this was fantastic as we got to engage with younger members and tell them all about what Inspire was for and how they could be involved when they are older.

On the last day we were in the staff quiet space which provided an opportunity for more in depth conversations about Inspire including with the Olaves of Australia, we had a brilliant session sharing the difficulties we face and brainstorming ideas to grow the involvement with Inspire.

The EIJ was also fantastic place for some of the Inspire coordinators across Anglia to meet and get to know one another. We had a great time being a part of the Jamboree and we’re very excited for the next one!”

Becca, Essex West coordinator

 

”This summer I was able to attend Essex International Jamboree. This was my first time at the event as well as my first time as staff. I took part as sub camp staff whilst also helping with the Inspire stand.

The jamboree overall was an amazing experience even though it was too hot all week. I was able to take part in some archery, watch many acts over at the main stage, swap some badges with guides and scouts from across the world, whilst also completing the sub camp challenge.

At the Inspire stand we were able to chat to many adults and young people about what we do and who we are. We were also able to meet the Olaves of Australia. Olaves are also 18-30! The girls mentioned that they are trying to find out about what 18-30 year olds do all over the world with guiding. We were able to share our experiences with each other and connect our ideas to hopefully improve on what we are doing in the UK.”

Danni, region coordinator