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20th Worcester Scout Group - Hybrid/Flexible - Mostly remote with occasional local in-person meetings
About Us:
20th Worcester Scout Group is a well-established charity serving over 230 young people and supported by 60 dedicated volunteers. Based at Worcester Woods Country Park, we proudly serve communities across Warndon Villages, Nunnery Wood, Ronkswood, and Whittington. We are uniquely outdoor-focused, running weekly sessions outdoors all year round, fostering adventure, practical skills, and personal development.
Role Summary:
We are looking for committed and community-minded individuals - ideally local to the communities we serve - to join our Trustee Board. Trustees play a crucial role in the strategic governance and oversight of the group, ensuring we deliver safe, effective, and inspiring Scouting experiences. We welcome candidates interested in supporting areas such as Safety and Risk Assessments, though no prior experience is required.
Key Responsibilities:
* Attend approximately 4 Trustee Board meetings per year in person, usually held at a trustee’s home in the local area (mostly Sunday evenings)
* Contribute to governance, strategy, and compliance discussions
* Support the group’s commitment to safety, safeguarding, and risk management
* Help ensure the group operates in line with Scout Association guidelines and best practices
* Engage with the board remotely for ongoing communication and task follow-up between meetings
* Willingness to undergo an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check
* Commitment to complete short, engaging online training modules covering safety, safeguarding, data protection, inclusion, and trustee responsibilities: Growing Roots Training
* Flexible availability for in-person meeting attendance and remote engagement between meetings
* Commitment to supporting youth development and community service
* Interest in governance, safety, or risk assessments is desirable but not essential
* Collaborative and strategic thinker
* Ideally local to the communities we serve
* Opportunity to contribute to a respected local charity impacting hundreds of young lives
* Develop skills in governance, leadership, and non-profit oversight
* Join a passionate team of volunteers dedicated to outdoor education and personal growth
* Flexible, non-operational role with a manageable time commitment
Our Commitment:
20th Worcester Scout Group is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in all aspects of our work. We welcome and encourage applications from all sections of the community.
Contact:
If you’re interested or would like to know more, please contact:
Useful links:
Mandatory Training: https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/learning-development-and-awards/learning/growing-roots/
Being a Trustee: https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/running-things-locally/trustee-boards/trustee-basics/
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion: https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/equity-diversity-and-inclusion/
Understanding Criminal Records Checks: https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/criminal-record-checks/
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