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Integration is the next step after someone says yes. It is about welcoming them and getting them started in Scouting and moving forward. This involves:

Providing information

Meeting people

Having a go

So why is it so important? UK volunteering surveys have found that, in general, people are inclined to volunteer, and that when asked (in the way outlined in the section on recruitment) are more likely to volunteer their time.
We have found that when the six steps to recruitment model is used well, recruitment to Scouting is successful, but it takes more than that to enjoy longer term success.
Many people who get involved in Scouting leave after just a short while - for a variety of reasons from not having a chance to do anything, not being sure exactly what is expected of them, not feeling valued, to being left without any support.

A good way of overcoming some of these difficulties, and encouraging people to stay involved with Scouting longer, is to plan a period of integration into Scouting for a new leader or helper. These pages offer advice on how to write an induction plan, how to make the most of the support that is available through local structures, and how Provisional Appointments fit into it all.