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HRH The Duchess of Cambridge has become Scouting’s newest volunteer and will help at local cub packs and beaver colonies, Clarence House has announced.

The Duchess, who joins 66,000 girls and 40,000 female leaders in Scouting, will help out at groups close to where she lives. Her Royal Highness also hopes to help with activities in other parts of the United Kingdom as opportunity arises.

Flexible volunteering

The announcement comes as a great endorsement of Scouting’s commitment to allow adults to volunteer their time on a flexible basis. The Duchess will help run a variety of activities relevant to her skills and interests. This could include running games, teaching first aid or cooking on campfires.

Chief Scout Bear Grylls gave a delighted reaction to the news: ‘The Duchess has an incredibly busy life, which makes it all the more inspiring that she has chosen to volunteer alongside us. 

‘Over the last few years it has been our mission to make it easier for adults who volunteer with us to give as much or as little as they are able – it is how we change our society: many people doing a little bit.’

We are delighted to announce Andrew French has been selected as one of the official torchbearers to join the 8,000 other inspirational people who will carry the Olympic Flame as it journeys across the UK on its way to the Olympic stadium in London. 

Andy was selected as a shining example of an unsung hero who does fantastic work in their local community to inspire youth. A GSK employee for 32 years, he has spent 18 years volunteering with young people in numerous Ware community events: “I’m shell shocked and humbled that I’ve been selected from all the other worthy entries for such an honour and cannot say thank you enough. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity for me and I know that all the clubs and associations I work with will also take pride in being part of this achievement too.” We do, and we are IMMENSELY proud of you Andy - WELL DONE!!!