Current Volunteer Opportunities

THE ROLE OF A GROUP SCOUT LEADER

Outline: To manage and support the Scout Group and its Leaders to ensure it runs effectively and that Scouting within the Group develops in accordance with the rules and policies of The Scout Association.

Appointment requirements: Must successfully complete the appointment process within 5 months of the role start date. The relevant Getting Started modules must be completed within 5 months of the role start date. A Wood Badge must be completed within three years of the role start date and Safeguarding and Safety training completed renewed every three years.

It’s expected that whilst volunteering for this role you will undertake regulated activity.

Main Tasks

• Ensure that the Scout Group thrives and has the best systems in place to support adult volunteers and develop the Group – including a Group Executive Committee and Section leadership teams.
• Provide line management and support to the Leaders in the Scout Group, including setting objectives for their work and holding regular reviews and one-to-one meetings.
• Ensure that the Scout Group has an adequate team of supported and appropriate adults working effectively together and with others to meet the Scouting needs of the area.
• Ensure that a challenging, exciting and balanced programme is offered to young people in the Scout Group.
• Work with the District Commissioner, Deputy District Commissioner(s) and other Group Scout Leaders in the District to ensure that the District thrives and supports Scout Groups.

Note: Some of the tasks for which the Group Scout Leader is responsible may be delegated to others in the Group, including a Deputy Group Scout Leader, if appointed.

Essential:

• Ability to manage adults effectively

Desirable:

• Understanding of the challenges of working in the voluntary sector
• Experience of working with young people and/or community work with adult groups
• Experience of working in the Scout or Guide Movement as an adult
• Self-motivated
• Able to work as part of a team and promote good teamwork
• Resourceful, energetic and enthusiastic about the job
• Acceptance of the fundamentals of the Scout Movement

THE ROLE OF A MEMBER OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Outline: Executive Committee members contribute to the running of the Group, District or County/Area/Region, by providing administrative support, strategic direction, compliance with relevant legislation and completion of the duties set out in The Scout Association’s Policy, Organisation and Rules.

Appointment requirements: Must successfully complete the appointment process (including acceptable personal enquiries and acceptance of The Scout Association’s policies).

General Executive Committee responsibilities:

• To be a full and active participant in Executive Committee meetings and activities.
• To uphold the responsibilities of an Executive Committee as outlined in The Scout Association’s Policy Organisation and Rules.
• Willingness and eligibility to act as a Charity Trustee for the Group, District or County/Area/Region.
• Contribute to the strategic aims and future development of the Group, District or County/Area/Region.
• An understanding of their own role, and the role of others on the Executive Committee.
• A commitment to understanding and forming opinions on the key discussion points and responsibilities of the Executive Committee.
• Willingness to complete various tasks which support the work of the Executive Committee and
• the aims of the Group, District or County/Area/Region.

Skills for an Executive Committee Member:

• Ability to work as part of a team
• Strong communication skills
• Able to think creatively and solve problems
• Able to handle and resolve conflict effectively
• Willing to speak one’s mind and listen to the views of others
• Able to maintain independent and objective judgement
• Willing to actively design and contribute to the strategic vision of the Group, District or
• County/Area/Region
• Willingness to take decisions which will further the work of the Group, District or County/Area/Region

Other tasks agreed with the Chair.