EACH week, we are profiling a member of the Scouts in the Basingstoke area to find out why they are involved in the organisation.
Name: Mushtaque Ali
What’s your role in the Scouts?: Group Scout leader
What group do you work with?: 3rd Basingstoke
What’s your day job?: Information security project manager for Sky.
How did you end up getting involved?: There was a need to start a Muslim group.
What’s your favourite part of your role?: Promoting Scouts to the Muslim community.
What new skills have you learnt through volunteering?: Leadership, perseverance.
What would you say to someone thinking of getting involved?: Improve your lifeskills.
For more information about Scouts in Basingstoke, or to find out more about how you can get involved, go to bwds.org.uk/contact.
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