Meet the Leaders

Meet Sam – Hi, I’m Sam, one of the Scout Leaders at 58th Reading Scouts. I’ve been involved in Scouting since I was 10 years old and have always loved being outdoors. Through Scouts, I’ve made lifelong friends, taken part in countless camps, and enjoyed many adventures and walks along the way. One of my favourite Scouting memories was attending the World Scout Jamboree in Switzerland. Standing high up in the mountains and watching the clouds drift below us was an incredible experience and something I’ll never forget.
Now that I’m a leader, I hope to give today’s Scouts the same opportunities and experiences that Scouting gave me. We aim to run three camps each year, along with plenty of outdoor activities, challenges, and team-building exercises. Everything we do is designed to help Scouts grow in confidence, develop new skills, to work towards their Chief Scout’s Gold Award. We’re lucky to have a troop full of hardworking, friendly, and enthusiastic Scouts. We always have a great time together.

Meet Miranda – Hi, I’m Miranda. I have been a Scout leader since 2023 and I joined 58th Reading in 2024. Apart from spending a short amount of time in Brownies as a child, I had no experience with Scouting or working with young people when I started volunteering in 2023 – I had never even slept in a tent before! Scouts has been a brilliant way to get out of my comfort zone and try new things, while encouraging our Scouts to do the same. So if you are interested in volunteering with us but worried about not having experience, don’t let that stop you! I have found that one of the best things about Scouting is getting to see our young people grow in confidence, develop new friendships, and discover something they feel excited about – whether that’s earning badges, sleeping outdoors, cooking, or trying something they might not be able to do at school or at home. We look forward to welcoming new Scouts and sharing plenty more adventures together!