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Scout Volunteer

Ongoing

3 places
An Assistant Scout Leader supports the Scout Leader in delivering a safe, exciting, and engaging program for children aged 10.5 -14 . This role involves assisting with planning and delivering activities, encouraging participation, and fostering a positive atmosphere. Key responsibilities include supporting the "Balanced Programme," ensuring participation in residential experiences, and promoting the transition to the next scouting section.

This may look scary, but when you share the load with your team it becomes easier. You don't need commit every week, you can do as little or as much as you like. any help is grateful. 

Our beavers meet from 7.30pm till 9pm on Tuesday evening.

 We are looking for the below:

Qualities of a Good Assistant Scout Leader:

  • Patience: The ability to remain calm and understanding when working with young children. 
  • Fairness: Ensuring all Beavers have equal opportunities and are treated with respect. 
  • Sense of Humor: The ability to create a fun and engaging atmosphere. 
  • Positive Attitude: A positive and encouraging attitude towards the Beavers and the program. 
  • Communication Skills: The ability to communicate effectively with young people, parents, and other volunteers. 
  • Commitment to Scouting Principles: A willingness to uphold the values and principles of the Scout Association. 

As you will be with young people A DBS check will need to be done. 

We do also have space in our older section if this is something you would like to consider. 

 

Benefits to self

Helps develop communication skills with adults. you get to meet new people.

Benefits to others

Benefits the community, you become art of a large charity organisation that provides life skills to the young people.

Location

St James Church, Pokesdown Hil, BH7 6DWl,

Training available

There is training offered if you would like to become a fully warranted leader.

Hours per week

1.5

Fund-raising targets

0

Transport details

no transport provided

Employability skills

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  • Communication 0
  • Critical Thinking 0