1st Newhall Scout Group

Adult Volunteers (Various Roles)

Volunteering can be a brilliant way to boost your mental wellbeing. It’s a great feeling knowing you’re helping young people get skills for life, and you might even learn a lot about yourself along the way.

Scouts can make you feel good in other ways too. We’ll guide you to an opportunity where you’ll:
- Make friends and meet people
- Try new things and challenge yourself
- Get outdoors and get stuck in
- Positively impact your community
- Create vital opportunities for young people
- Make memories that'll last a lifetime

If you can only occasionally help, that’s OK. Whether you’d like to be an activity planner, instructor with specific skills, tea-maker or craft creator, we appreciate any time you can spare.

We currently have a number of volunteering opportunities which include:
(1) Section Leader for Cubs (see role descriptions at https://tinyurl.com/yc72sshv)
(2) Assistant Section Leaders (All Sections) (see role descriptions at https://tinyurl.com/yc72sshv)
(3) Sectional Assistants (All Sections) (see role descriptions at https://tinyurl.com/yc72sshv)
(4) Executive Committee Members (see the role descriptions at https://tinyurl.com/yhhbafyw)

Location

Newhall Scout HQ, Higgins Road, Newhall, DE11 0JY

Is the location accessible for those with physical disabilities or limited mobility?

Yes

Is the location accessible by public transport?

Yes

When?

Beaver Section (6-8 Years) Monday 17:30 - 18:45; Cubs Section (8-10.5 years) Monday 19:00 - 20:30; Scout Section (10.5 - 14 years) Thursday 19:00 - 21:00

Could this role be carried out virtually or through a hybrid volunteering model?

No

Is a criminal record check (DBS) required for this role?

Yes, ENHANCED

Is a driving license required?

No

Are expenses covered?

Yes, out of pocket expenses will be reimbursed, agreed in advance.

What will you be doing?

Some examples of you may be doing:
- Welcome young people and families to sessions and events
- Make sure everyone's safe, supported, included and having fun
- Help to plan and lead activities
- Get involved with days out, camps and expeditions
- Share and learn skills – from coding to cake decorating to canoeing
- Celebrate young people's achievements big and small

What skills are required?

No previous experience with young people? No problem. Whether you'd like to help out week-after-week or whenever-you-can, we provide training, learning opportunities and cups of tea – every step of the way.

Will training be given or available?

Yes, full support will be provided and depending on the role training will be provided on topics including mandatory online learning for Safety, Safeguarding, GDPR and First Aid.

Additional important information

The Scout Association welcomes volunteers of all backgrounds, abilities, races, sexual orientations, socio-economic backgrounds, and of all faiths and none. The Scout Association is committed to making reasonable adjustments to support volunteers with disabilities, so they have access to the same opportunities and experiences as volunteers who do not.

For further information on this opportunity and more please complete this form:

https://forms.office.com/e/55FPTiLuEQ

Alternatively email volunteer@sdcvs.org.uk quoting the opportunity number stated below.

Children & Young People

Volunteer Opportunity No.

VFO-23-0118,0119,0120,0121