Most of our volunteers work directly with young people aged 6-18 through our Beaver, Cub, Scout and Explorer groups, known as sections – helping young people gain skills for life through activities and adventures.
Working in teams, they might:
- Welcome young people and families to sessions and events
- Make sure everyone’s safe, supported, included and having fun
- Help to plan and lead activities
- Get involved with days out, camps and expeditions
- Share and learn skills – from coding to cake decorating to canoeing
- Celebrate young people’s achievements big and small
No previous experience with young people? No problem. Whether you’d like to help out week-after-week or whenever-you-can, we provide training, learning opportunities and cups of tea – every step of the way.
On this page you’ll find our current vacancies – the names we’ve used aren’t the official Scouts ones, instead we’ve tried to use terms which actually say what the role does. Assistant District Commissioner won’t mean much to most people!
We’ve also split some roles up a bit to make things more flexible. Some people might prefer just to be an Activity Runner for example without having to do the planning as well, while others may be interested in being a Programme Planner without actually having to turn up each week and run things. Some people might like to combine the two, and that’s fine too!
Click on an opportunity for more info…
Find your nearest group
Programme Planner
Plans a balanced programme for the Section in consultation with the Activity Runner, and books venues and guests. In Scout Lingo: Section Assistant. What we need from you: We’d need you to complete a DBS check and do some basic training within 5 months of you starting. There is optional training available covering how to…Find Out More
Stuff Getter
Pops to the shops to pick up a few bits that are needed for the programme. In Scout Lingo: (no official role – but still special to us) What we need from you: Just for you to be reliable, as the session won’t be able to go ahead without the things you’ve said you’ll bring!…Find Out More
Badge Recorder
Keeps badge records up to date by finding out from the Programme Planner what the programme covers and from the Activity Runner who was there and took part. Could even let the Stuff Getter know which badges are required so they could get them and drop off for the Activity Runner to present. In Scout…Find Out More
Checker upper
Helps by keeping us safe, on track, and in the black. In Scout Lingo: Group Trustee What we need from you: What you’ll get from us: How we’ll work together: Location: Your local Group…Find Out More
Communicator
Ensures parents/carers know what’s going on, promotes the Section online and deals with enquiries from those who want to join. In Scout Lingo: Occasional Helper. What we need from you: We’d need you to complete a DBS check What you’ll get out of it: This is a really cool role all about promoting the positives…Find Out More
Group leadership team member
If you’ve ever led a small team in work, or organised a community event, or even planned a family holiday, you’ll have the skills to help support the leaders who put on activities for the young people. In Scout Lingo: Group Scout Leader Main functions: Support the leaders in the Beaver Scout, Cub Scout and…Find Out More
Now and Againer
If you want to help out but can’t make every week, that’s fine by us. We often need more help on occasional events or with short-term projects. If this suits you better, we’ll keep you on our books and you can get stuck in if you’re free. In Scout Lingo: Scout Active Support Member. What…Find Out More
Squirrels volunteer
Runs or helps run the session for 4-6 year olds using the programme planned by the Programme Planner, and ensures the safety and well-being of the young people. In Scout Lingo: Squirrel Scout Leader/Assistant Squirrel Scout Leader/Section Assistant What we need from you: We’d need you to complete a DBS check and do some basic…Find Out More
Activity Runner
Runs the session using the programme planned by the Programme Planner, and ensures the safety and well-being of the young people. In Scout Lingo: Beaver Scout Leader/Assistant Beaver Scout Leader (for 6-8 year olds)Cub Scout Leader/Assistant Cub Scout Leader (for 8-10½ year olds)Scout Leader/Assistant Scout Leader (for 10½-14 year olds)Explorer Scout Leader/Assistant Explorer Scout Leader…Find Out More
