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Title

Scouting Lead for Sutton

Organisation

District Volunteer Team for Sutton Scouts

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Short Description

Could you be our next Lead Volunteer? Supporting our adult volunteers to deliver Scouting activities throughout the London Borough of Sutton.

What you will be doing

We’re currently looking for a District Lead Volunteer. This is a management role, and we need someone who can provide leadership, motivation and guidance to our adult volunteers.
A large part of this role involves managing and supporting Group Lead Volunteers, who manage local Groups. A key source of support for the District Lead Volunteer is their line manager, who is the County Lead Volunteer
You don’t need any prior experience of Scouting to apply for this role, we’ll make sure you’re fully trained and supported.
In addition to managing Group Lead Volunteers, District Lead Volunteers also ensure that support is available at every level, so that all volunteers feel valued, motivated, inspired and focused on providing first-class Scouting for young people. The most successful District Lead Volunteers recognise the importance of valuing the hard work of volunteers, seeks to ensure that they feel happy and supported, week after week and that they are regularly thanked for what they do.
The District Lead Volunteer provides direction for the District and will help others see the bigger Scouting picture through their leadership.
We encourage everyone in management roles within Scouting to adopt an approach that combines the skills of both leadership and management.

Activities

Business, Management & Research,Trusteeships & Committees,Youth Work,Volunteer Management,Advice, Information & Support

Skills & Attributes

Managing People, Organising & Planning, Communication Skills, Leadership Skills

Skills Description

1. Providing direction A good District Lead Volunteer will create a vision for Scouting in their District and provide clear leadership to implement that vision. 2. Working with people It is vital that a District Lead Volunteer can create team spirit amongst the other volunteers they work with, and can form effective working relationships based on trust and the fundamental principles of Scouting: • integrity • respect • care • belief • cooperation 3. Achieving results District Lead Volunteers ensure that goals are achieved, plans are seen through to completion, and that good relationships are maintained within and between Scout Groups. Forging links within the local community is also an important aspect of development. 4. Enabling change It is important for a District Lead Volunteer to encourage volunteers to think of creative ways to improve Scouting across the District. They should then provide the support to implement appropriate changes. 5. Using resources A District Lead Volunteer will ensure that information and resources are available, helping volunteers across the District to continue to provide excellent Scouting opportunities to young people. 6. Managing time and personal skills A good District Lead Volunteer should use their time effectively and be willing to continue to learn and improve their skills.

What is in it for you

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

Time Commitment

Driving Licence & Vehicle Required

Travel Expenses

Available in multiple locations

Further location details may be provided below.

Role Address

Home based, but ideally living in our new London Borough of Sutton

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Number of volunteers required

1