Assistant Scout Leader

Who are we?

A busy, lively Scouts group who are very involved with our local community and want to continue to give our young people opportunities to grow and gain confidence.

When do we meet?

We are asking for someone who would be able to commit to most Thursdays during term time from 7pm to 9pm - you would need to be in attendance slightly before and after the Scouts meeting each week. In addition to weekly Thursday meetings, there are events and activities planned throughout the year which would require some additional commitment, for example a few camping trips, helping with community events such as fireworks night, remembrance day parades etc.

We know life is busy and that every week might not be possible but a commitment to some consistent support would be a huge help. This could also work on a shared basis, for example two people helping every other week.

Who would I be working with?

You would be part of a supportive team including the Group Scout Leader, Scout Leader, other Assistant Section Leaders, Section Assistants, and Young Leaders....and of course, the Scouts themselves!

Key Responsibilities:

This is not an 'absolute' list, but helps to give a clearer idea of the role;

Work with the Leadership Team to help deliver a fun and diverse programme of events, including nights away and adventurous activities, to help Scouts achieve their goals.

Find ways to contribute to, and help to improve the programme.

Help to create a welcoming and accessible environment.

Help to check that volunteers behave positively and inline with Our Volunteering Culture

Work with the Leadership Team to help keep a safe environment.

Help the Leadership Team with record keeping such as badges earned, attendance register and contact details and help to obtain and manage permission slips for events and activities.

Some help may be needed with collecting payments for activities when required.

And to generally be there for the Scouts to help ensure a safe and happy, positive environment.

Summary:

This is a very rewarding role which really helps our young people make a positive impact in society and find their place in the world. We want the best for our Scouts and you will be part of a great team; this role can be busy and demanding at times but also interesting, fun and fulfilling - here are a few examples of some of our recent activities:

Water Activities Mayhem - a weekend at Decoy Broad canoeing, paddle boarding, rowing, kayaking, raft making

Rifle shooting, axe throwing, archery

Night time hikes through the woods, orienteering, astronomy

Camp fire cooking

Puzzle solving, games night, First Aid

Zip lining

Trips to Quasar, Cromer beach, bowling, climbing etc

And of course, camping trips away and so much more!!!

Our Group Scout Leader would be happy to talk things through with you and answer any questions so please do get in touch if you are interested and would like to know more.