Volunteer Manager – Explorer Scouts (14-18)
Scouts - Axe District
| Name: | Volunteer Manager – Explorer Scouts (14-18) |
| Organisation: | Scouts - Axe District |
| Location: | C/O Volunteer Centre - Weston Court, Oldmixon Crescent, Weston super Mare, BS24 9AU |
| Type: |
Part Time
Some availability during evening and weekends will be needed for this role. We are flexible so if you have limited time but are interested in getting involved then please talk to us and we will help you find a role that suits you.
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Description
We have a really exciting opportunity for you to help shape the lives of young people. Explorer Scouting provides adventurous activities and development opportunities for boys and girls aged 14–18yrs. We are looking for someone who is passionate about providing the best possible opportunities for our young people, who can lead and motivate a team of adults and deliver through others. This will be someone with good communication and management skills who can communicate well with young people and adults of all ages. We currently have 6 Explorer Scout Units and around 130 Explorer Scouts. If you enjoy inspiring, enthusing and motivating others, then this could be a great way for you to volunteer within your local community.
Main tasks:
• Delivering a Balanced Programme in the District
• Ensure that a safe, exciting and stimulating Balanced Programme is run for Explorer Scouts across the District taking into account the needs, interests and abilities of the young people across the District.
• Ensure the safe delivery of the programme across the District in accordance with the Policy, Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association.
• Ensure that Explorer Scouts have the opportunity to participate in the Platinum and Diamond Chief Scout’s Awards, the Queen’s Scout Award and the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme.
• Ensure that Explorer Scouts have input into the programme and running of Explorer Scouting in the District. This may be through the use of a District Explorer Scout Forum.
• Ensure that all Explorer Scouts have input into the programme and the running of their Unit and are able to review it. This may be through the use of a Unit Forum, or through other suitable methods.
• Regularly review the District provision of Explorer Scouting.
• With the Explorer Scout Leader (Young Leader) develop provision for the Young Leaders’ Scheme within the
District, and ensure that all Young Leaders receive adequate training whilst given full access to the wider District Explorer Scout programme.
Managing the operation of the District Explorer Scout provision
• Ensure that there is an adequate provision of Explorer Scouting in the District, for all young people who wish to participate.
• Recruit and induct adequate numbers of Leaders and other adults, and make sure that they are supported and trained.
• Ensure that all Unit Leaders, Assistant Leaders and Section Assistants in the District have access to a Training Adviser and carry out their specific learning and are keeping adequate records of the development of their
Personal Learning Plan
• Maintain a good working relationship with the District Executive Committee, to ensure that all Explorer Scout Units are adequately and appropriately funded, and have access to buildings and equipment.
• Ensure that partnership agreements are made between Units and any supporting bodies, ratified by all parties (Unit, District and supporting body), and regularly reviewed.
• Work with the District Explorer Scout Administrator to ensure efficient administration of the District Explorer Scout records and finances, and enable regular communication of information to youth members and adults in the District.
• Hold a regular District Explorer Scout meeting, at least annually.
• Promote, encourage and support good relationships between Explorer Scout Leaders, District Explorer Scout Administrators, the Group Scout Leaders and Scout Leaders. In particular this is to enable and encourage the moving on process from Scouts to Explorer Scouts.
• Actively encourage the moving on process from the Explorer Scout Section to the Scout Network, and promote all options available to people within Scouting when reaching 18. These options include Scout Network membership, Scout Active Support membership, and the full range of adult appointments.
• Follow the District’s financial procedures.
• Attend and contribute to relevant District and County meetings. These may include meetings of the District Scout Council, District Explorer Scout meetings, District team meetings, and other meetings at District and County level.
Organisation Description
Axe District includes Weston-super-Mare, Wick St Lawrence, Worle, Congresbury, Wrington, Blagdon, Churchill, Sandford, Winscombe, Banwell, Locking, Uphill and everything in between.
Each week over 1400 young people aged 6–25 enjoy an active programme in one of our 17 groups, our Explorer Scout Units or with our Scout Network.
As well as the weekly meetings groups take part in a number of fun and exciting events. Recent events have included archery, climbing, hill walking, canoeing, camping, paintballing, zip wires, go karting – in fact you name it and we’ve probably done it.
Join the adventure!
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Organisation Description
Axe District includes Weston-super-Mare, Wick St Lawrence, Congresbury, Wrington, Blagdon, Churchill, Sandford, Winscombe, Banwell, Locking, Uphill and everything in between.
Each week over 1400 young people aged 6–25 enjoy an active programme in one of our 17 groups, our Explorer Scout Units or with our Scout Network.
As well as the weekly meetings groups take part in a number of fun and exciting events. Recent events have included archery, climbing, hill walking, canoeing, camping, paintballing, zip wires, go karting – in fact you name it and we’ve probably done it.
Join the adventure!
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Cause / Interests
- Children
- Families
- Youth
Types of Activity
- Administration
- Advice, Information and Support
- Business, Management and Research
- Youth Work
Skills and Qualifications
Requirements
We are looking for someone who is passionate about providing the best possible opportunities for our young people, who can lead and motivate a team of adults and deliver through others. This will be someone with good communication and management skills who can communicate well with young people and adults of all ages. We currently have 6 Explorer Scout Units and around 130 Explorer Scouts. If you enjoy inspiring, enthusing and motivating others, then this could be a great way for you to volunteer within your local community.
Benefits
Volunteering with Scouts can enrich your life – don’t just take our word for it. Over 90% of our volunteers say that their Scout experiences are hugely beneficial:
For some volunteering provides an opportunity to:
• Give something back to an organisation that has impacted on a person’s life, either directly or indirectly
• Make a difference to the lives of others
• Help others less fortunate or without a voice
• Feel valued and part of a team
• Spend quality time away from work or a busy lifestyle
• Gain confidence and self-esteem
For some, volunteering can be a route to employment, or a chance to try something new which may lead to a career change. From this perspective, volunteering can be a way of:
• Gaining new skills, knowledge and experience
• Developing existing skills and knowledge
• Enhancing a CV – More than two thirds of our volunteers say their CVs have been enhanced by joining Scouts. Employers love to see the commitment of volunteers, and through Scouts you can get vital experience in areas like management, administration and activities
• Improving one’s employment prospects
• Gaining an accreditation
• Using one’s professional skills and knowledge to benefit others (usually described as pro bono)
For others, volunteering appeals because of its social benefits. These include:
• Meeting new people and making new friends, a whopping 97% of our volunteers say their involvement has helped them forge new friendships.
• A chance to socialise
• Getting to know the local community
Boost your potential with employers:
Competition in the job market is higher than ever, and making your application stand out to potential employers is vital. Most candidates who apply for a job have the required academic and technical skills, so to be successful you need something extra to set yourself apart. This is where Scouting can help. Your time in Scouting, the roles you have held and the experiences you have taken part in will have developed a whole range of skills to impress employers. In a recent Public and Corporate Economic Consultants (PACEC) report into the impact of Scouting, 41% of employers said that involvement in Scouting would have a positive influence on their decision to employ applicants.
There’s no better feeling than making a difference to communities and transforming the lives of young people.
Additional/Specific Suitabilities
| Minimum Age: | 18 | |
| Maximum Age: | NA | |
| Disabled Access: | No | |
| Wheelchair Access: | No | |
| Expenses: | Out of pocket expenses will be reimbursed | |
| Restrictions: | You must complete the Scout Association recruitment process which including understanding and accepting the organisations policies. A DBS check will be required for most roles | |
| Induction: | Yes | |
| Insurance Cover: | Yes | |
| Special Needs: | Considered on an individual basis | |
| Offer: | NA | |
| Training: | We have an award-winning training scheme for our volunteers. You will complete 'Getting Started' training during the first six months | |
| Other: | NA |
Recruitment Method
Application form, Informal discussion, References, Trial Period, DBS Check, Interview