Do you enjoy interacting with young people? Are you a team player with a positive, can-do attitude? Do you enjoy fun activities – from athletics to astronomy, from photography to pioneering? Do you want to do more? Then this is right up your street.
We are extremely fortunate at the Buckstone Scout Group to have active Beavers, Cubs, and Scouts in the area. This is all thanks to our superstar volunteers – the backbone of Scouts. To ensure we continue to deliver a full Scouting experience and thrive, it is imperative that we now focus on finding new Assistants, Leaders and helpers.
There are lots of ways you can get more involved with Scouts as a parent, carer or family member. From helping out occasionally on a family rota or playing a vital role behind the scenes, to stepping up as a leader, our volunteering activities are as varied as you. Some current vacancies include:
* Assistant Beaver Leader – inspire young people to achieve
* Scouts Leader – take the lead and help young people grow
* Group Chair – help make a difference, take charge of the business end!
* Group Treasurer – help keep track of our money
* Group Secretary – put your admin skills to good use
* Waiting List Coordinator – help us ensure that as many young people as possible are able to join
All of these roles will allow more young people to join and benefit from Scouting locally. Can you help? Click below for more on each role.
Despite the challenges of the pandemic, demand for Scouting remains strong but we can only continue (and grow) with your help. This is your chance to make a difference and use your personal skills to help young people gain theirs as a Scout Maker. And volunteering goes both ways – you can benefit too.
Please don’t assume someone else will step up, really, we need your help please. Feel free to share these opportunities far and wide, thank you!
Inspire young people to achieve … join our leadership team
ASSISTANT BEAVER LEADER
Our Leadership Teams work together to plan and run the weekly programme of activities for the Beaver Scout Colony.
This is a fun and rewarding role, allowing you to enjoy working with young people. Over time you will see young people grow in confidence and ability as they take part in the Section’s programme.
This fulfilling role will give you the opportunity to try a whole range of activities with members of your section: anything from abseiling to zorbing; including camping, craft activities and learning about different cultures. the role is totally flexible and you can attend weekly, bi-weekly or monthly as suits you.
We provide a wide range of training, support and resources to help you. No prior Scouting experience is required.
Take the lead … help young people achieve and grow
SCOUT LEADER
Every Section (Squirrels, Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Explorer Scouts and Scout Network) has a Section Leader. This vacancy is for Scouts for ages 10.5-14 years of age.
The Scout Leader has overall responsibility for the running of the Section. This means planning and delivering the weekly programme with the help of the Assistant Section Leaders and Section Assistants.
Scout Leaders are responsible for the young people in the Troop and for adults helping to deliver the programme.
This is a fun and rewarding role, allowing you to enjoy working with young people. Over time you will see young people grow in confidence and ability as they take part in the Section’s programme.
We provide a wide range of training, support and resources to help you. No prior Scouting experience is required.
Help make a difference … take charge of the business end!
GROUP CHAIR
Do you have good leadership skills and enjoy motivating a team? Then you could be our next Chair of our Group Executive Committee?
As Chair you will manage the meetings and work with our Leadership Team to ensure our Scout Group provides the best Scouting possible for our young people.
Although the ‘executive’ bit in our committee’s title makes it sound very formal, it is actually not like that at all! Our committee is made up of parents of children from within our Scout Group just like you!
This is the ideal role for someone who does not wish to work directly with young people. Some members are parents of our young people.
No prior Scouting experience is required. It only involves a few hours a month!
Be part of our team … help keep track of our money
GROUP TREASURER
Are you good at keeping track of money? If so, our Group Treasurer’s role is just for you.
The Group Treasurer supports the Scout Group and Group Executive by overseeing the Group’s money. If you are comfortable working with figures then why not support the growth and development of our young people and our leadership team by taking on this vital role.
Although the ‘executive’ bit in our committee’s title makes it sound very formal, it is actually not like that at all! Our committee is made up of parents of children from within our Scout Group just like you!
This is the ideal role for someone who does not wish to work directly with young people. No prior Scouting experience is required. This role involves a few hours a month only.
Help us ensure that as many young people as possible are able to join our local scout group through the management of the waiting list.
WAITING LIST COORDINATOR
What you’ll get out of it? This role is incredibly flexible and can be done from home, around your current commitments. Dealing with enquiries either over the phone or via email, there are no set hours we just ask that enquiries are dealt with swiftly and politely. It is a great opportunity to hone your communication skills as you will be in contact with parents and Scout groups, maintaining records of where spaces are available.
What we need from you? Good administration, organisation and communication skills. A friendly and courteous manner. You should have access to an email account and good computer skills. And no previous experience of Scouting is a problem, everyone is welcome.
Be part of our team … keep our records in order
GROUP SECRETARY
Do you have good administration skills? Then our Group Secretary role could be perfect for you.
The Group Secretary assists the Group Scout Leader and Group Chair in the effective running of our Scout Group by providing administrative support. This includes taking minutes at our Group Executive meetings, writing letters as required, helping to complete our annual membership return and maintaining records of members.
Although the ‘executive’ bit in our committee’s title makes it sound very formal, it is actually not like that at all! Our committee is made up of parents of children from within our Scout Group just like you!
This is the ideal role for someone who does not wish to work directly with young people. No prior Scouting experience is required.
Buckstone Scouting is packed full of amazing activities to engage and challenge Scouts of all abilities. From camps, water activities, nature walks, cooking, crafts, sport and so on. This is only possible thanks to our team of adult volunteers. We help volunteers get the most out of their experiences at Scouts by providing opportunities and support as part of a team of like-minded individuals. Our approach focuses on what you want to get out of volunteering with Scouts, while respecting how much time you can offer. As Scouts is a well-known ‘brand’, this experience also looks great on any CV adding further employability skills.
So, yes, Scouts is both a young person and adults experience – making friends, trying something new, doing something good for both your community and yourself and importantly making memories. It’s adventurous and rewarding. This Scouting adventure is only possible thanks to our superstar volunteers – ordinary people, like you, making an extraordinary difference to young people’s lives.
There are many benefits:
* A warm welcome
* Flexibility to get involved in a way that works for you
* Easy access to training and resources online
* Action and adventure but only if you want it!
* An escape from the daily work routine!
*Give back to your local community and help the young people of today
* Fun. Fun. Fun!
* Friendly ongoing support from local volunteers
* An opportunity to put your skills and personal strengths to good use.
* No two weeks are the same, but the impact you make is always great.
Got a question? Need more information? Want to chat about the volunteer opportunities available then you can contact us in a number of ways:
Get in touch: https://buckstonescouts.org/volunteer/
Join in our conversation on Facebook | Website
And remember, these roles are more about the skills you can bring to the role so please never assume your skills won’t be of use.
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