Volunteer Scout Leader
10th Royal Eltham Scout Group
Volunteer Scout Leader for 10th Royal Eltham Scout Group in Shooters Hill.
Title: Beaver Scout Leader, Cub Scout Leader or Scout Leader Outline: Manage and lead the operation of the Section. In particular, the planning and delivery of the Balanced Programme, with the help of Assistant Section Leaders, Section Assistants, Young Leaders and members of Scout Active Support as appropriate. Some of the tasks for which the Section Leader is responsible may be delegated to others in the Section, including other Section Leaders, Assistant Section Leaders and Section Assistants. Responsible to: Group Scout Leader
Community Work,Fundraising,Youth Work,Employee & Group Volunteering
Organising & Planning
For almost 90 years, the 10th Royal Eltham (XRE) Scout Group has been at the heart of Shooters Hill, giving generations of children and young people the chance to grow through friendship, adventure, and resilience. Now, the group is urgently calling on members of the wider community and afar to step forward and help secure its future. The group currently supports around 140 children across Squirrels, Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers, with more than 100 local children still on a waiting list due to limited capacity. Run almost entirely by a handful of dedicated volunteers, XRE Scout Group is operating on a shoestring and desperately needs more leaders to keep up with growing demand. Delivery of a balanced programme Delivery of a safe, exciting and stimulating Balanced Programme for the Section taking into account the needs, interests and abilities of the young people. Ensure the safe delivery of the programme in accordance with the Policy, Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association. Ensure that every young person in the Section has the opportunity to attend at least one nights away experience each year. Actively support and promote the achievement of badges and awards in particular the Chief Scouts’ Award. Actively work with other adults in the Group to support and promote Group or multi-section activities and events. Ensure regular opportunities are provided for young people to express their views on the programme and running on the Section, and that those views are taken into account (for example using Log Chews, Pack, Troop, Sixer or Patrol Leader forums, or any other method). Actively co-operate with other section leaders to promote the Moving On from Section to Section. Operation of the Section Work with the Group Scout Leader, the Group Executive Committee and others to support recruiting and inducting appropriate Assistant Leaders and Section Assistants. Agree responsibilities with Assistant Section Leaders, Section Assistants and parent helpers taking into account the development of the individual’s leadership potential. Ensure accurate records are kept of the young people in the Section in accordance with the Data Protection Act and pass these records to the Section Leader when the young person reaches the age to move up to the next Section. Regularly review the operation of the Section. Make and maintain good relationships with parents/carers of the young people. This may include running a parent rota and/or inviting parents to support camps or other residential experiences. Wider Group tasks Follow the Group’s financial procedures which must be in accordance with POR. Attend and contribute to relevant Group and District meetings. These may include meetings of the Group Council, the Group Executive Committee, Leaders’ meetings (at Group, District or County level), and AGMs. Note: Section Leaders can sit on the Group Executive Committee by indicating their willingness to do so each year at the Group AGM.
Could this be you?! It doesn’t take special skills, just a little time and a big heart. Support local children to grow in confidence Join a friendly team of leaders, young leaders, parents, friends and neighbours Share what you know: cooking, crafts, gardening, games, local knowledge, theatre, art, history… etc It’s fun! Campfires, games, and plenty of laughter Build your CV, enhance your leadership skills, give back to the community. We're looking for Students, Young Leaders (14+), retirees and anyone else looking to join our friendly team.
Scout Groups run in the evenings from 6pm for 1 hour, once per week. Time will be needed every week during the school terms only. There may also be the requirement for weekend work when Scout Groups on on day / weekend trips.
SE18
Based in Shrewsbury House, Shooters Hill, SE18
Shrewsbury House, SE18
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