Scouts are do-ers and give-it-a-go-ers. Yes, we go camping, hiking, swimming, abseiling, cycling and canoeing.
But, we also get to hang out with our friends every week – having fun, playing games, working in a team and taking on new challenges.
Every week we give almost half a million 4-25 year olds the skills they need for school, college, university, the job interview, the important speech, the tricky challenge and the big dreams: the skills they need for life.
Everyone’s welcome here. All genders, races and backgrounds. Regardless of your young person’s physical ability – there’s a Scout adventure out there waiting for them. And we’ll help them find it.
What does the opportunity involve doing?
Central to everything we do, Group Lead Volunteers are our inspirational facilitators, supporting our teams in making sure everything at Scouts is fun, safe and inclusive.
We’re looking for happiness sharers, double-checkers, logical-thinkers, forward-planners and calm-reassurers. Our Lead Volunteers don’t do big drama. They’ve the life experience and know how to share advice on solving a problem over a mug of tea and biscuits.
We’re talking about people who understand how to create a positive environment, support their team, understand different projects and find new talent. They’ll lead their team of volunteers by offering support and helping them every step of the way. Know nothing about tents or knots? Don’t worry, we’ll help you learn everything you need to know! Can you lead by example and give others the space to shine? If the answer’s ‘Yes’, you sound like a Lead Volunteer to us!
What induction, training and support is offered?
DBS checks will be carried out for any Scout role, and there is basic training to complete which includes Safeguarding, Safety, GDPR and so on - after all we want to make sure our young people are in the best hands.
We will also make sure that you obtain a first aid certificate - the cost will be on us.
We also have role - specific training available, as well as one to one training to help you settle in. You will be fully supported in your role.
What skills or qualities are needed?
We don't need qualifications. What we do need is for you to be kind. Have a willingness to get involved, and a desire to help our young people be the best they can be and to support them to learn skills for life.
Can you create a positive environment? Could you help continue to support our existing volunteers to carry on being inspiring to our young people and further support them to continue to deliver a brilliant programme for our young people?
Can you oversee that everyone in the team is safe & following safeguarding and safety guidelines?
Date added
1st April 2025
Organisation
Location
14th Brighton Scout Group, Dorset Gardens,
Deadline for applications
1 Sep 2025
Categories
Children/families Young people
Activities
Volunteering as part of a team
Disabled access?
Yes
Expenses paid?
Yes
Childcare available?
No
Contact name
Kim Hall
Phone number
07743172860
Email address
kim.hall@scouts.org.uk
https://volunteeringopportunities.scouts.org.uk/#/vacancydetail/370fdf63-8ff2-4b50-b0fb-3b1a1c676fa3
