SCOUTING FOR LEADERS
Location: 10th Royal Eltham, Shooters Hill, London, SE18
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.
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.
We currently have numerous volunteer opportunities available. Please get in touch to hear more.
Role description
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
Responsible for: children attending section
Main Contacts: Young people, parents/carers, Assistant Leaders, Section Assistants, other Section Leaders within the Group, Group Scout Leader, Assistant District and County/Area Commissioners (Section), Explorer Scout Leader (Young Leaders), Young Leaders, Group Executive Committee members, sponsors of the Group.
Appointment requirements: Must successfully complete the appointment process (including acceptable personal enquiries and acceptance of The Scout Association's policies). During the five months of Provisional Appointment the relevant Getting Started modules must be completed.
Main Tasks
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.
Job Type: Volunteer
Work Location: In person