Scouts Group & Section Team Member
North London District Scouts
The Section Team plans, delivers, and runs quality programmes safely. They make sure all young people can take part in the programme and gain skills for life. They also help young people work towards their Top Awards. With a brilliant programme, each young person can make a positive impact in society as they step up, speak up, and find their place in the world.
Outline: Forming a team of volunteers to plan and deliver Scouts Programme. Empowering young people to learn new skills, make new friends and learn to stand on their own two feet. No two weeks are the same, but the impact you make is always great. Responsible to: Group or Section Team Member Responsible for: Young Leaders whilst they are working in the Section Main Contacts: Young people and their Parents/Carers, team members, Group or Section Team, Beaver Leaders, Assistant District Lead Volunteer, Group Treasurer Appointment Requirements: It's expected that whilst volunteering for this role you will undertake regulated activity and require a disclosure check to be completed. Within five months of starting the role, complete applicable Getting Started training modules, which cover Essential Information, Safety, Safeguarding and GDPR. Continue the Scout training programme to achieve the Wood Badge within three years. Renew safeguarding and safety training Take part in ongoing learning opportunities. It's expected that whilst volunteering for this role you will undertake regulated activity and require a disclosure check to be completed. Main Tasks: Planning and delivering a great Programme. Deliver a fun, inclusive and age-appropriate programme. Make sure activities are safe in accordance with Scouts POR (Policy, Organisation and Rules) Encourage young people to participate in activities and guide them towards receiving their badges. Involve Squirrels with programme planning in an age-appropriate way. Gather regular feedback from Squirrels about the programme. Working with members of the team, deliver a Community Impact project. Encourage parents, carers and other adults to help run the section. Welcome and guide new members. Recruit and support at least one Young Leader to help run the section. Share and allocate tasks and agree responsibilities with team members. Check in with members of the team regularly to see how things are going. Keep records of section in accordance with UK Data protection act 2018. Maintain good communications with parents/carers of section Make sure the section reflects the diversity of the local community Be a part of the Scout Group Attend and contribute to Scout Group leader meetings. With support from the Group Treasurer and Group Scout Leader, make sure all financial procedures are followed. On behalf of the section team, attend meetings with other section leaders organised by the Scout District.
Administration,Teaching & Training,Youth Work,Sport & Coaching,General & Helping
Admin, Managing People, Organising & Planning
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Scouts is a national movement. We’re open to all young people aged 4–24 and adult volunteers who are willing to make the Scout Promise and become part of the the Scouts family. By volunteering with the Scouts, not only do you make a difference in the life on young people, you also gain skills, experience and confident as a team member and leader, while enjoying the fun and adventure that comes with Scouting. We help young people step up, speak up and dream big. Most importantly, we help them gain the skills they need to succeed in life.
Min - One afternoon/ evening a week - 2hrs
RM13 7HU
Camden & Hampstead areas Check our website for a list of all the local groups locations, meeting days and time - https://londonscouts.org.uk/
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