Outline: To support the District in administerial duties including role recruitment, PVG's, reviews, leaving processes and awards.
Open Volunteer Spots: 1
Responsible to: District Volunteer Development Team Lead
Main Contacts: Members of the Movemement, District Lead Volunteer Development Team, Group Lead Volunteers
Learning Required:
- PVG
- The learning everyone needs
(Full training & support is provided)
Main Tasks:
- To support the District and our Groups in processing roles and accreditations on our membership management system
- To support the District and our Groups in processing PVG applications
- To process reviews carried out by Team Leads from across the District
- To support the District in any award nominations paperwork
- To support the District and our Groups in processing volunteers volunteers leaving the Scouts
The post holder will use a range of systems such as email, Microsoft 365, Word, Excel, Teams, Scouts Membership Management System, District Website; the ideal candidate should have basic knowledge and IT skills.
Additional info:
Please note there may be other specific tasks allocated, these are to be agreed with the District Volunteer Development Lead.
How to apply:
If you are interested in applying for this volunteer vacancy then please complete the following form below. If you wish to get in contact to find more information about the role or have any questions please email: sarah.lintott@dunbartonshirescouts.org.uk
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Outline: The West Region Safety Assurance Team aims to improve West Region's health & safety knowledge, promote positive culture and behaviours towards health & safety management through improved leadership, commitment, involvement, communication and capability. The team's objective aligns with the Scout Association's aim to prevent accidents and ensure a safe working environment, storage and practices concerning the health and safety of our volunteers and members.
Open Volunteer Spots: 1
Responsible to: Regional Safety Advisor (Chair)
Main Contacts: Regional Safety Advisor, other Representatives from the five Districts, District Lead Volunteer Development Team, Group Lead Volunteers, Members of the Movement
Learning Required: The ideal candidate has a keen interest and desire to improve health and safety arragments in the Region & Districts. Some knowledge and experience of health and safety is desirable and a strong people skills, expressing thoughts / ideas & maintaining positive relationships.
Main Tasks:
- Oversee compliance with health & safety legislation and Scout Association Safety Policy
- Develop and deliver an annual health & safety assurance strategy with the Board of Trustees
- Assess compliance with health & safety standards in the Region and Districts, recommending improvements where appropriate
- Conduct analysis such as (PESTEL & SWOT) to identify areas for enhancing health & safety capability
- Cascade safety information and best practices to Districts & Groups
The post holder will use a range of systems such as email, Microsoft 365, Word, Excel, Teams, District Website; the ideal candidate should have basic knowledge and IT skills.
Additional info:
The assurance team aims to foster a positive safety culture and improve health & safety knowledge across the Region. Commitment to ensuring a safe environment for all our volunteers and members and adherence to Scouts Association's healthy and safety objectives.
How to apply:
If you are interested in applying for this volunteer vacancy then please complete the following form below. If you wish to get in contact to find more information about the role or have any questions please email: barbara.macdonald@dunbartonshirescouts.org.uk
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Week by week, our volunteers empower thousands of young people to try new things, make new friends and stand on their own two feet.
You don’t need to be Bear Grylls to join us. You don’t need to have been a Scout when you were younger. You don’t even need to know how to put up a tent.
Whatever your skill set, lend a hand for as little or as much time as you can spare, and we promise you’ll get more out than you put in.
We provide the training. You show up, get stuck in, and make new memories for life.
Sounds fun?
Worthwhile?
It is.
1st Rhu Scout Group are looking for Team Members to join either Squirrels, Beavers, Cubs or Scouts.
They can't wait to hear from you
How to apply:
If you are interested in applying for this volunteer vacancy then please complete the following form below. If you wish to get in contact to find more information about the role or have any questions please email: louise.mathis@rhuscouts.org.uk or charlotte.craig@rhuscouts.org.uk
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Outline: Join the Board of Trustees of 1st Renton Scout Group as a Chair and play a vital role in shaping the strategic direction of our organisation. As a Chair, you'll be responsible for leading our board meetings, ensuring effective decision-making, and providing guidance to our group.
Responsible to: District Chair
Main Contacts: Group Lead Volunteers, Trustees, Section Team Leaders
Learning Required:
- PVG
- The learning everyone needs
- Being a Trustee in Scouts
(All training & support is provided)
Main Tasks:
- Lead Board meetings
- Ensure effective decision-making
- Provide guidance to the group
- Ensure compliance with charitable objectives and Scouting policies
- Collaborate with volunteers and District team to enhance Scouting experiences
Additional Info:
As a successful candidate, you will have the opportunity to develop your leadership skills and contribute to shaping the future of Scouting in Dunbartonshire. Your efforts will make a significant difference in the lives of young people in your community.
How to apply:
If you are interested in applying for this volunteer vacancy then please complete the following form below. If you wish to find more information about this role or have any questions please email: sarah.lintott@dunbartonshirescouts.org.uk
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Outline: Join the Board of Trustees of 1st Renton Scout Group as a Treasurer to help shape the stragetic direction of our group. As a Treasurer, you'll be responsible for preparing and reviewing our fiancial statements, managing our budget, reimbursing, dealing with payments & ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
Open Volunteer Spots: 1
Responsible to: Chair
Main Contacts: Group Lead Volunteers, Trustees, Section Team Leaders, District Lead Volunteers
Appointment Requirements: The ideal candidate should have a good understanding of finances, ideally have previous experience with charity finances or is a qualifed accountant. Training and support is provided for the following if the sucessful applicant does not already hold the following: Module 1, Essential Information, GDPR, Safety and Safeguarding training are essential for undertaking this role.
Main Tasks:
- Prepare and review financial statements
- Keeping the accounts, ensuring an accurate record is held
- Manage the groups budget
- Handle reimbursments and payments
- Ensure compliance with charity regulations and Scouting policies
- Ensure that the group has appropriate insurance in place, for example to cover assets
Additional Info:
As a successful candidate, you will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience in governance and financial oversight in the charitable sector, which can be beneficial for both personal and professional growth. Your efforts will make a significant difference in the lives of young people in your community.
How to apply:
If you are interested in applying for this volunteer vacancy then please complete the following form below. If you wish to find more information about this role or have any questions please email: sarah.lintott@dunbartonshirescouts.org.uk
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Outline: Join the Board of Trustees of 1st Cardross Scout Group as a Chair and play a vital role in shaping the strategic direction of our organisation. As a Chair, you'll be responsible for leading our board meetings, ensuring effective decision-making, and providing guidance to our group.
Responsible to: District Lead Volunteer Development Team
Main Contacts: Group Lead Volunteers, Trustees, Section Team Leaders
Appointment Requirements: Module 1, Essential Information, GDPR, Safety and Safeguarding training are essential. (All training is provided)
Main Tasks:
- Lead Board meetings
- Ensure effective decision-making
- Provide guidance to the group
- Ensure compliance with charitable objectives and Scouting policies
- Collaborate with volunteers and District team to enhance Scouting experiences
Additional Info:
As a successful candidate, you will have the opportunity to develop your leadership skills and contribute to shaping the future of Scouting in Dunbartonshire. Your efforts will make a significant difference in the lives of young people in your community.
How to apply:
If you are interested in applying for this volunteer vacancy then please complete the following form below. If you wish to find more information about this role or have any questions please email: sarah.lintott@dunbartonshirescouts.org.uk
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Outline: Being a Group Lead Volunteer is all about providing direction and support to develop your group.
Responsible to: District Lead Volunteer Development Team
Main Contacts: Section Team Leaders, Section Team Members, Trustees
Appointment Requirements: PVG Module 1, Essential Information, GDPR, Safety and Safeguarding training are essential. (All training & support is provided)
Main Tasks:
- Ensure that all adult volunteers are adequately supported, including induction, training, review and development
- Provide guidance to the group and plan the future development of the sections that operate within
- Ensure compliance with charitable objectives and Scouting policies
- Collaborate with other volunteers within Dunbartonshire and the District team to enhance Scouting experiences. Giving support to district-level plans and maintaining effective communication on Group needs and issues.
- Resolve problems or disputes that occur within the group
- Support the delivery of a 'balanced programme' and ensure effective administration within the group
- Maintain open communication with parents, guardians, and the Trustees regarding activities and resources required
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Additional Info:
The ideal condidate would possess strong communication skills and leadership experience, demonstrating the ability to motivate and inspire a team. The ability to stay organised, The post holder will use a range of digital systems such as email, Microsoft 365 including Word, Excel, Teams, District Website, Scout Membership System; the ideal candidate should have basic knowledge and IT skills.
As a successful candidate, you will have the opportunity to develop your leadership skills and contribute to shaping the future of Scouting in Dunbartonshire. Your efforts will make a significant difference in the lives of young people in your community.
How to apply:
If you are interested in applying for this volunteer vacancy then please complete the following form below. If you wish to find more information about this role or have any questions please email: sarah.lintott@dunbartonshirescouts.org.uk
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Outline: Join the Board of Trustees of 5th Dumbarton Scout Group as a Chair and play a vital role in shaping the strategic direction of our organisation. As a Chair, you'll be responsible for leading our board meetings, ensuring effective decision-making, and providing guidance to our group.
Responsible to: District Lead Volunteer Development Team
Main Contacts: Group Lead Volunteers, Trustees, Section Team Leaders
Appointment Requirements: Module 1, Essential Information, GDPR, Safety and Safeguarding training are essential. (All training is provided)
Main Tasks:
- Lead Board meetings
- Ensure effective decision-making
- Provide guidance to the group
- Ensure compliance with charitable objectives and Scouting policies
- Collaborate with volunteers and District team to enhance Scouting experiences
Additional Info:
As a successful candidate, you will have the opportunity to develop your leadership skills and contribute to shaping the future of Scouting in Dunbartonshire. Your efforts will make a significant difference in the lives of young people in your community.
How to apply:
If you are interested in applying for this volunteer vacancy then please complete the following form below. If you wish to find more information about this role or have any questions please email: sarah.lintott@dunbartonshirescouts.org.uk
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Outline: Our Group Lead Volunteer coordinates the work of our group leadership team to the effective operation of our Scout Group. They help ensure that our group is well run, has enough leader supporters in each of our section leadership teams and that they have all the things they need to provide an exciting weekly programme to their young people.
They also work closely with our group chair and the members of our group board of trustees, so if you like the idea of working in a small, flexible team to get things done to help our scout group be the best it can this is the role for you.
THis is an ideal role for someone who is interested in supporting our scout group by working with adults and having some contact with young people. If you have an eye for light admin, they why not support the growth and development of young people and our leadership team by taking on this vital role.
Responsible to: District Lead Volunteer Development Team
Main Contacts: Group Leadership Team Members, including Section Team Leaders and Group Sub-teams such as fundraising team or inclusion team.
Learning Required:
- PVG
- The learning everyone needs
- Leading Scout Volunteers
- Being a Trustee in Scouts
- First Response
Main Tasks:
To lead the Group Leadership Team to help volunteers across all Sections work well together and feel motivated. They make sure the Group is respected ans supported in their local community. The Group Leadership Team carry out the following tasks:
- Support the Group's sections
- Developing our volunteers
- Engaging with the local community
- Opening new provision where demand dictates
- Managing incidents as they arise, in line with Scouts policy and procedures
- Support effective procedures for running the day-to-day aspects of the Group
How to apply:
If you are interested in applying for this volunteer vacancy then please complete the following form below. If you wish to find more information about this role or have any questions please email: sarah.lintott@dunbartonshirescouts.org.uk
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