Triple X Explorer Scout Leader, Nailsea

Gordano District Scouts

Name: Triple X Explorer Scout Leader, Nailsea
Organisation: Gordano District Scouts
Location: Scout HQ, Clevedon Road, Nailsea, BS48 1EH
Type: Part Time
Volunteers need to attend our meeting on Monday evenings from 8 pm and occasional extra activities such as camps and fundraising events etc.

Description

Have fun, laughs and adventure helping to provide 14 –18 yr Explorer Scouts with ‘Skills for Life’.

Explorer Scouts undertake a range of adventurous activities outdoors and in, from camping to climbing, hiking to hobbycraft and bowling to ballooning!
We are looking for a leader/s for this friendly, established group of scouts in Nailsea, meeting at the Scout HQ by the fire station in Nailsea we also make good use of Gordano Scout’s fabulous campsite, Glenny Wood and are keen participants in the annual Ten Tors Dartmoor Challenge.

Some experience of working with this age group would be an advantage but good support and training given.

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Organisation Description

The District organisation for Scout Groups in Long Ashton, Pill, Portishead, Clevedon, Nailsea, Yatton and Backwell


When

  Mon Tue Wed Thurs Fri Sat Sun
Morning
Afternoon
Evening

Cause / Interests

  • Sport and Outdoor Activities
  • Youth

Types of Activity

  • Youth Work

Skills and Qualifications

Requirements

An enthusiastic person who likes teenagers and working with them to provide opportunities to grow and develop ‘Skills for Life’. Many activities will be of an outdoor adventurous kind with opportunities to take youngsters camping in this country and abroad.

You will be able to have fun, ‘go with the flow’ as well as set boundaries and offer advice as appropriate. Much of the work will be youth led, giving youngsters the opportunity to organise and manage their activities.


Benefits

You will make friends, and provide leadership and support for young people.

Additional/Specific Suitabilities

Minimum Age: 18
Maximum Age: NA
Disabled Access: Yes
Wheelchair Access: Yes
Expenses: NA
Restrictions: NA
Induction: Provided
Insurance Cover: Good Scout insurance and public liability
Special Needs: NA
Offer: Support from colleagues and parents
Training: Induction training, first aid, safeguarding and safety.
Other: You will be encouraged to take advantage of the Scout Association’s local and national training scheme.

Recruitment Method

DBS Check, Informal discussion