Letter from Chief Scout – Dwayne Fields

It’s such a great honour to take on the role of Chief Scout.

A vital part of my mission is to encourage our Scouts and volunteers to build their skills and
find their future, and I’m really looking forward to meeting Scouts in Aberdare.

I’d like to say thank you and well done for all our Scouts do to support their local community.
The team in Aberdare are creating brighter tomorrows for a new generation.

Scouts gives thousands of young people a place to belong and find their place in the world.
We give them the skills to succeed and belief in themselves.

Scouts gave me belief in myself as a child, when I needed it most, and I want others to get
the same chance I did. I want us to reach across our communities like Aberdare and
welcome in as many young people as we can.

I truly believe Scouts is for all. Let’s help volunteers and Scouts from every background to
experience the freedom of the outdoors and the friendship we offer.

I’m so incredibly proud that Scouts in Aberdare will be earning their Chief Scout’s Awards,
and I hope I’ll be able present some of these personally. Young people never cease to
amaze me with their energy and generosity – we can learn so much from them.

Let’s never forget that Scouts is powered by volunteers. We can only offer these great
opportunities if we have enough adult volunteers to deliver them. As a volunteer myself, I
know that it can be as much fun for us as it is for the young people. We make friends and
learn new skills along the way.

So well done to every Scout and volunteer in Aberdare. You’re champions of our community.

Dwayne Fields
Chief Scout