1st Purley Scout Group

1st Purley Scout Group – Sept 2022

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Current Volunteer Opportunities

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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.
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If you would like to apply for any of the current positions, please email us at 1stpurley@gmail.com and a member of the Executive Committee will be in touch.

Thank you and we look forward to hearing from you!
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Scout Summer Camp, July 2022

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The Scouts had an amazing Summer camp, they all contributed in cooking breakfast and dinners on the fire, took a trip to the beach and got involved in lots of activities such as swimming, caving, gaga ball, sailing and stand up paddle boarding.
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The RAF Museum London, February 2022

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Amazing day at RAF Hendon with the district Cubs. (175 cubs from Croydon in total!)
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Remembrance Day Parade 2021

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The Beavers and Cubs Pack attended Sunday’s Remembrance Parade at Christ Church, 14th November 2021.
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Outer Space Fun Day at Bears Wood 2021

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Croydon District – Outer Space Fun Day at Bears Wood 2021

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Croydon District held an Outer Space Fun Day for all Beaver Scouts in the Croydon District at Bears Wood. The Beavers had fun joining in Space themed activities, games and crafts including inflatables, making bath bombs and ending the day with songs around the campfire.
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South Downs National Park

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Our Scout Leaders Alex, Eric, Richard and Rob have taken the challenge to walk The Hadrian’s Wall Path in July 2022. The Hadrian’s Wall Path is 84 miles (135 km) long National Trail, stretching coast to coast across northern England, from Wallsend, Newcastle upon Tyne in the east to Bowness-on-Solway in Cumbria on the west coast.

In preparation for their 135km walk in July, they started their training by trekking 14 miles in the South Downs National Park along with its own challenges including ups and downs of the Seven Sisters and Beachy Head.

We wish them all the best and look forward to following them on their journey. Good luck!!

To learn more about The Hadrian’s Wall Path, visit: https://www.nationaltrail.co.uk/en_GB/trails/hadrians-wall-path.
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Welcome to Squirrels from Bear Grylls

After a two-year pilot project and extensive consultation we’re absolutely delighted to introduce you to Squirrels, our new programme for four and five year olds.

Today is the day when we tell the world about Squirrels.

There’s a sneak peek of our video with Bear breaking the news below. We’ll share this on our social media channels at 7am today – if you can share it on your own channels with anything else you see about Squirrels from 7am, that’d be amazing #SquirrelScouts.

Just like all our sections, Squirrels helps young people gain skills for life – with a focus on the outdoors.

With Squirrels, we can open new doors with underrepresented communities. Our pilots have thrived in Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities, and areas of deprivation. They’ve reinvigorated districts, allowing us to welcome a new pool of potential volunteers and families we wouldn’t ordinarily reach.

It’s the best of Scouts – learning by doing and getting into the great outdoors – combined with early years best practice of storytelling, routine and play.

Check out our brilliant new badges such as Challenge All Adventure and Go Wild, plus the top award – the Acorn Award. The whole programme is designed to tap into the curiosity of this energetic age range, giving them new experiences that inspire and delight.

There’s masses of support available to start Squirrels including a system of ‘cohorts’ where leaders of ten new Squirrel Dreys get trained up and are able to access the full set of programme resources.

But there’s no rush. This is a new age range and we’re rolling Squirrels out steadily so that we prioritise reaching the families who can benefit the most – those hardest hit by the pandemic.

Over 200 Squirrel Dreys are starting this term, with even more to come over the next couple years. (Commissioner approval is required to get started with Squirrels and join a cohort).

We’re also using this exciting news about Squirrels to attract funders and partners to support this new section, and encourage new adults to volunteer. They can get involved through the website scouts.org.uk/squirrels

Squirrels is big news for us – our first new addition for more than 35 years!

It’s even bigger news for the young people who’ll join. After the disruptions of the pandemic, it’s all the more important to be making friends, having fun and finding their #SkillsForLife, at an age and in communities where access to Scouts can really shape their life chances.

We’re so proud to tell the world today about Squirrels. We’re even prouder of you for taking this in your stride and for preparing to welcome our youngest members – whenever you’re ready.

1st Purley Leaflet

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Wood badge and Roger Jones Award

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Franchesca Taylor has been awarded her wood badge for her ADC (Assistant District Commissioner) Beavers role. Huge congratulations to Franchesca!
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Roger Jones Award:
In memory of Roger Jones (Ex DDC in Croydon), Steve French launched a new award which was presented at the District AGM held on Tuesday 11^th June 2019. The criteria for the award was left fairly open and the potential recipient could be a youth member, uniformed Leader or Group/District supporter. It was suggested that awards could be given to members who had gone that extra mile, perhaps someone who had overcome some form of adversity or personal challenge to achieve and succeed in Scouting.

Laura Speechly (GSL) nominated David Seaman to receive the Roger Jones Award and he was presented his award at the District AGM on Tuesday 11^th June 2019.

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