Adult Leader, Helper or Supporter
OFFERED BY:
26th Nottingham (The Meadows) Scout Group - St Saviours ChurchLocation(s): Meadows
Address where volunteering takes place: Arkwright Walk The Meadows Nottingham NG2 2JUHow many places are on offer? Unlimited
Purpose of Role:
Children and young people have been affected by the pandemic just as much as older people. As an adult leader, your support can help them to overcome barriers, develop skills and increase their confidence and self esteem. Join us and help to give young people skills for life.
ROLE DESCRIPTION:
As a volunteer with our Scout Group, you will find that the roles are so varied and flexible. So you could be supporting and working directly with young people or in more a background role but it’s all about giving young people skills for life.
Scouting is taught using the Scout method, which incorporates an informal educational system that emphasizes practical activities in the outdoors. In our group, programs exist for Scouts ranging in age from 6 to 14 and program specifics target Scouts in a manner appropriate to their age.
In the Meadows area of Nottingham, we are looking for tea makers, drivers, runners of games, lookers after equipment, leaders for outdoor activities, teachers of skills (ironing, sewing, wood work, carving, crafts, art etc. etc.) and lots more.
These roles will require a DBS disclosure.
Scouting is taught using the Scout method, which incorporates an informal educational system that emphasizes practical activities in the outdoors. In our group, programs exist for Scouts ranging in age from 6 to 14 and program specifics target Scouts in a manner appropriate to their age.
In the Meadows area of Nottingham, we are looking for tea makers, drivers, runners of games, lookers after equipment, leaders for outdoor activities, teachers of skills (ironing, sewing, wood work, carving, crafts, art etc. etc.) and lots more.
These roles will require a DBS disclosure.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
No particular skills are required, but your life experience will shape your own volunteer role
Training in Safeguarding, Safety and First Aid and GDPR are mandatory for adult volunteers and is provided free of charge.
Training in Safeguarding, Safety and First Aid and GDPR are mandatory for adult volunteers and is provided free of charge.
WHEN REQUIRED:
This grid shows when you can volunteer for this opportunity.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Are there age restrictions for this opportunity? Yes
Age Restrictions:
18+
Are there gender restrictions for this opportunity? No
Gender restrictions:
Is the opportunity accessible to disabled people? Yes
Disability restrictions:
Yes but cannot be guaranteed for adventurous activities
How long before volunteer can expect a response?
We will try to respond to volunteer enquiries within one week
How long to complete training and recruitment?
This depends a great deal on which role you take up
Volunteer Expenses offered? Yes
Induction and Training offered? Yes
Support and Supervision offered? Yes
Has a risk assessment been carried out? Yes
DBS Disclosure required? Yes