Youth Leader 14-18 Years Old

(Explorer Scout Leader)

Who we are...

Scouting in the UK is organised through The Scout Association. Its purpose is to help young people, aged 6-25 years old, achieve their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potential as individuals, as responsible citizens and as members of their local, national and international communities. With 400,000 members in the UK, Scouting is the largest mixed youth organisation in the country. Adult volunteers must follow the policies of The Scout Association, which can be found on our webpage:

When we need help...

This is a role that generally takes place during the term-time evenings, once per week. Explorer Scout meetings tend to run between 19:00-21:30 hours.

Short description…

Greater London South West Scouts are looking for adults to help support Scouting for boys and girls in their Scout Groups based across Richmond, Twickenham, Croydon, Kingston, Tolworth, Mitcham, Wimbledon, Morden, Teddington, Hampton, Purley, Sutton, Wallington, Carshalton, Cheam, Worcester Park and surrounding areas. The Section Leader is responsible for the planning and delivery of the balanced programme of activities with help from other adults and young leaders.

Outline...

Can you help inspire adventure?

Explorer Scouts are boys and girls aged 14 to 18 years. They have a broad programme, which focuses on making friends, providing challenge and adventure. Lots of Explorer Scouts are also Young Leaders themselves, working with the younger sections. This exciting role involves working with a small leadership team to enable the delivery of an exciting programme for the section members, with many outdoor opportunities. At this age, the programme is developed in consultation with and often driven by the Explorer Scouts themselves.

You will not only benefit from supporting young people, but also from gaining new skills and developing yourself. All of which apply to your everyday working life.

As an adult Member of Scouting you will receive:

- a dedicated members website and weekly e-newsletter and magazine

- a telephone support and information service,

- ongoing training and development opportunities with one to one support (including safeguarding training)

- discounts on a range of outdoor gear and other nice stuff.

The potential benefits to volunteering with us....

All adults are provided with training and support to carry out their role, and these can qualify you for nationally recognised awards.

Volunteering with the Scouts provides you with a number of opportunities to develop yourself. You can gain skills that are useful for your career, meet like-minded people and enjoy yourself all in one go. As a volunteer, you might be involved in marketing, recruiting, raising funds, handling budgets and managing large-scale events. And you could develop all sorts of skills including excellent organisational and communicative skills, as well as the ability to work as part of a team or on your own initiative.

Cause/Interests: Youth

Types of activity: Youth Work

What are we looking for in a volunteer?

  • Enthusiasm
  • Willingness to get involved
  • Enjoy working with and inspiring young people

Skills that would be useful

  • Leadership
  • Negotiation and influencing
  • Team work
  • Creative
  • Listening and communication

Skills a volunteer can gain

  • Improve your CV and put your skills to good use
  • Try new things and gain qualifications
  • Experience working with children
  • Personal development, the possibility to get involved in a number of other projects eg. Event management, volunteer recruitment, fundraising etc.
  • Experience volunteering within the charitable sector
  • Meet new people and have fun
  • Become an active member of your community
  • Supported and part of a District and County team
  • Part of a national and international organisation

What type of commitment might be required for a volunteer?

Part time during term-time (usually once per week in the evening)

Appointment Requirements:

To understand and accept The Scout Association’s polices, have a satisfactory CRB clearance, completion of a wood badge, which includes the achievement of the Section Leader specific Modules as outlined in The Scout Association’s Adult Training Scheme.

Interested? Contact – Louise Preedy –