Beaver Team Lead

We are looking for a friendly, enthusiastic volunteer to take the lead of one of our established Beaver Colonies.

You will be joining a well-established section with an experienced team already around you, as well as support from the Team Lead of our other Beaver Colony. There will also be plenty of opportunity to work alongside the current Team Lead before taking on the role fully, so you will not be expected to simply step in and know everything from day one.

The role involves helping the team plan and deliver a fun, varied and engaging programme for young people aged 6–8, supporting other volunteers within the section and helping make sure the Colony continues to provide a safe, welcoming and exciting experience.

You do not need previous Scouting experience. Training, guidance and support will be provided, and the role can be shaped around the strengths of the person who takes it on.

Skills

We are looking for someone who is approachable, organised and enjoys working as part of a team.

Useful skills and qualities include good communication, the ability to encourage and support others, confidence making decisions when needed and a willingness to plan ahead. Experience of leading or coordinating people would be helpful, but it is not essential.

Most importantly, you should be enthusiastic about helping young people develop, willing to learn and comfortable working alongside an experienced team of volunteers.

Details

  • Accessibility
    We welcome volunteers with disabilities and will discuss reasonable adjustments to enable participation wherever possible. Site is fully wheelchair friendly.
  • Age restrictions
    18+
  • DBS check required
    Relevant roles are subject to the appropriate criminal record check as part of the Scouts volunteer joining process.
  • Equal Opportunities Policy
    We follow The Scouts’ Equal Opportunities Policy, which supports inclusion and fair access to volunteering opportunities. Full policy: https://www.scouts.org.uk/por/2a-key-policies/#2a.5
  • Expenses reimbursed
    Personal Expenses are not re-imbursed as a general rule, however prior arrangment with the Board of Trustee can be arranged in special circumstances.
  • Health and Safety Policy
    We follow The Scouts’ Safety Policy to help ensure activities and volunteering are planned and carried out safely. Full policy: https://www.scouts.org.uk/por/2a-key-policies/#2a.8
  • Ongoing support
    Volunteers join an established team and receive ongoing support from their Team Leader, Group Lead Volunteer and wider #Team6th leadership team.
  • Training provided
    Full Scouts induction and role-appropriate learning is provided, alongside informal support and guidance from the existing team.
  • Volunteer induction
    All new volunteers complete a structured induction and joining process, including role familiarisation and required safeguarding and safety learning.
  • Volunteer Policy
    We follow The Scouts’ policies and procedures for recruiting, supporting and managing volunteers.
  • Volunteers covered by insurance
    olunteers are covered by The Scouts’ insurance arrangements while carrying out authorised Scouting activities.
  • Written role description
    A clear role description is provided for each volunteer opportunity, outlining the purpose of the role, key responsibilities and support available.

When can I volunteer?

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Location

Acorn Close
Gosport
Hampshire
PO13 0DA

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