What is a District Active Support Unit?

It is a group of adults who have one thing in common - 
a wish to support Scouting. 

The District Active Support Unit (DASU) is the new name for 
the Scout Fellowship and welcomes men and women of all ages, 
interests and backgrounds. 
There is no need to have been involved in Scouting or Guiding 
before, all that is required is a willingness to give some of your 
time to Scouting. In return you will make friends and be able 
to join with others doing whatever you decide. 
Blackwater Valley DASU has its own social and activity programme.

The aim of the Unit is to "Provide Active Support", 
with the emphasis being very much on supporting the youth programme 
in an active manner, at all levels of the Association 
from the local Scout Group to National level.

What is Active Support?

Active Support encompasses the talents of the members of DASU 
of all ages and abilities, whether it is physical, mental, geared to 
a particular technical skill or general support. 
It could be as a badge examiner, a Training Adviser to new 
leaders, catering for courses, running pioneering courses, 
assisting with hill walking, rock climbing, etc. 
We all have something to offer as far as supporting Scouting 
is concerned whatever our age or ability.

In fact, active support means just about anything!

The Active Support Unit is a large part of the 'backbone' of the 
Scout Movement - supporting the young people and voluntary 
leaders wherever help is required. 
The key to our success is our flexibility - we're here to help.