SEEE Team Member (South East Explorers Expeditions)

Overview of the role

Closing date:
Tuesday 30th September

We are looking for new volunteers to help us out with Explorer Expeditions!

As a team, we share the tasks outlined below, taking into account preferences, availability and demand on the team.

Responsible for:

  • Plan, coordinate, and manage Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) expeditions for South East Scotland Scouts, supporting around 250 young people annually.
  • Communicate with participants (aged 14-24), their parents, and leaders to explain expedition options, support enrolment, and help everyone succeed.
  • Manage bookings, scheduling, logistics, and records across Silver and Gold DofE expeditions in hillwalking, canoeing, biking, and tailored formats.
  • Support participants with training logistics (in-person and online) and ensure progress is tracked on eDofE, OSM, and internal SEEE systems per DofE and Scout requirements.
  • Arrange effective groupings for expeditions, coordinate WhatsApp and messaging comms, and provide reminders and timely information.
  • Proactively engage and organise the volunteer community (c.80 members) to cover training and expeditions, reducing barriers for volunteers by handling logistics, admin, and safeguarding requirements.
  • Maintain financial oversight, coordinate expense claims, and support budget management in line with South East Scotland Scouts procedures.
  • Liaise clearly and empathetically with all stakeholders to ensure a positive experience and enable high levels of DofE Award completion.

Ready for a new adventure? Join the SEEE Core Team!

South East Explorer Expeditions (SEEE) is looking for new Volunteer Team Members — people who want to help young people in South East Scotland achieve more than they ever thought possible. You’ll be a behind-the-scenes catalyst, making life-changing expeditions—hillwalking, canoeing, biking and more—happen for 250+ young people each year.

A bit about the Role 

Required Experience/Training

  • No specialist qualification required; just strong planning, organisational, and digital communication skills using tools like email, WhatsApp, and online documents.
  • Full training provided via the UK Scouts’ adult volunteer induction (modules may be completed online).
  • Ongoing support from experienced SEEE team members and access to DofE online systems (see dofe.org and scouts.org.uk for training information).
  • Time Commitment
  • Flexible commitment: typically, a few hours per week, mainly remote/home-based.
  • Team connects via WhatsApp, email, and a regular online call (Tuesdays, 8pm); attendance is flexible, and workload is managed collaboratively.

Main Benefits

  • Direct, rewarding impact: Help over 250 young people develop skills for life, confidence, and resilience through the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award and Scouting.
  • Nationally recognised volunteering: Enhance your CV, build leadership, teamwork, and project management skills (as highlighted by dofe.org and scouts.org.uk).
  • Sense of community: Join a small, experienced, and supportive team from diverse backgrounds, enjoying collective achievement and fun along the way.
  • Variety: Gain experience in youth development, logistics, safeguarding, and communication in a dynamic environment with real impact.
  • Expenses reimbursed: All out-of-pocket costs are repaid, and free online and in-person training is provided.
  • Flexible, supportive environment: Tasks shared across the team, with support to meet your interests and availability—ideal for fitting around other commitments.
  • Safeguarding: Enhanced disclosure (PVG/DBS) and reference checks required; SEEE will support all volunteers to meet these mandatory requirements (see scouts.org.uk for more guidelines).
  • Ongoing Recruitment: SEEE is expanding the team as more young people choose to take part in expeditions—there is an ongoing need for new team members.

References:

  • see-expeditions.org.uk: Programme details, logistics, and approach to inclusivity and outdoor skills.
  • scouts.org.uk: Volunteer benefits, adult training, and child safeguarding policies.
  • dofe.org: Benefits of volunteering for young people, opportunities for personal and professional development.

Application process

Thank you for you interest in volunteering, to apply please complete the form on our website and return to David Newton (david.newton@sesscouts.org.uk )or nominate someone else you think would be awesome for the role. If you are nominating someone, no worries- they’re only encouraged to apply if they are keen!

Nominate someone for the role

Apply for the role

Key Dates

Closing date: 23:59 on Tuesday 30th September 2025

For more information

For more information, or for an informal chat about this vacancy, please contact: 

David Newton, Team Leader South East Explorers Expeditions  

Email: david.newton@sesscouts.org.uk

Nacho Luna Borras, Scouting Support Lead, South East Scotland Scouts

Email: nacho.lunaborras@sesscouts.org.uk

Amy Irvine, Scouting Support Officer, South East Scotland Scouts  

 Email: amy.irvine@sesscouts.org.uk