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These are descriptions of the sort of roles that can be undertaken at Section Level within a Group or District. If you have a skill set that you think may aid Scouting, please get in touch
Colony, Pack, Troop and Explorer Section helpers |
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There are vacancies in practically every District and every Section |
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Helpers are there to provide the leaders with general everyday support from making drinks at a Beaver meeting to assisting with refreshments on a Scout. |
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No formal qualifications needed. We ask that you are prepared to undertake a CRB (Criminal Record Bureau) check |
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We suggest that you attend a introduction to Scouting Course. |
Colony, Pack, Troop and Explorer Section Assistant Leaders |
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There are vacancies in practically every District and every Section |
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A rewarding post closely linked to the development of the youth members. Assistant Leaders are there to take an active part in delivering the Sectional programmes. Running games and activities and badge work, helping with the training of youth members. |
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No formal qualifications needed. We ask that you are prepared to undertake a CRB (Criminal Record Bureau) check |
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You agree to undertake training in a number of key areas. |
Colony, Pack, Troop and Explorer Section Leaders |
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There are vacancies in practically every District and most Sections |
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A more challenging post closely linked to the development of the youth members. Section Leaders coordinate the delivery of high calibre Scouting in their Sections. They coordinated the Sections activities within the Group and District framework and coordinate and guide their Sectional Assistants and helpers. They also take an active role in running games, activities, badge work, and training youth members. |
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No formal qualifications needed. We ask that you are prepared to undertake a CRB (Criminal Record Bureau) check |
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You agree to undertake training in a number of key areas, including some management skills. |
These are descriptions of the sort of roles that can be undertaken at Group level. If you have a skill set that you think may aid Scouting, please get in touch
Group Scout Leaders |
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There are vacancies in practically every District |
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A more management biased role requiring the coordination of Beaver, Cub and Scout sections (and possibly Explorer Unit if not District based). To ensure the quality of Scouting is being delivered within the Group, to support the selection and mentoring of Adult members of the Group. To facilitate the movement of members between sections and the coordination of Group wide activities. |
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No formal qualifications needed, but a background in Scouting would be useful. We ask that you are prepared to undertake a CRB (Criminal Record Bureau) check |
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You agree to undertake training in a number of key areas, including some management skills. |
Group Committee Members |
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There are vacancies in practically every District and in most Groups |
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Part of the behind the scenes team keeping the Group running in financial and practical terms. Every Group Needs a Chair, Secretary, and Treasurer, some also need Grounds people, Fundraisers, Hut maintenance coordinators etc. (If you ask your Local Group's Leaders they will be able to tell you about the requirements of the Group) |
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No formal qualifications needed. But it is advisable that you have some qualification or experience in the role you undertake. That is you may handle cash books for a local business and would suit the treasurer's role. You may be a team Leader at work and would like to lend a hand as a Chairperson. Although you do not necessarily have direct contact with youth members most Groups ask that you are prepared to undertake a CRB (Criminal Record Bureau) check |
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You are advised to attend an introduction to Scouting course. |
These are descriptions of the sort of roles that can be undertaken at District level. If you have a skill set that you think may aid Scouting, please get in touch
Assistant District Commissioners |
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There are some vacancies in practically some all Districts for some Sections |
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A more management biased role requiring the coordination of either Beaver, Cub, Scout or Explorer Sections within a District. To ensure the quality of Scouting is being delivered within each of those sections in groups throughout the District. Support the Sectional Assistants and Leaders a particular Section. To coordinate of District wide activities. |
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No formal qualifications needed but a background in Scouting would be useful. We ask that you are prepared to undertake a CRB (Criminal Record Bureau) check |
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You agree to undertake training in a number of key areas, including some management skills. |
Group Committee Members |
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There are vacancies in practically every District |
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Part of the behind the scenes team keeping the District running in financial and practical terms. Every District needs a Chair, Secretary, and Treasurer, some also need Grounds people, Fundraisers, property maintenance coordinators etc. (If you ask your Local District Commissioner they will be able to tell you about the requirements of the District) |
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No formal qualifications needed. But it is advisable that you have some qualification or experience in the role you undertake. That is you may handle cash books for a local business and would suit the treasurer's role. You may be a team Leader at work and would like to lend a hand as a Chairperson. Although you do not necessarily have direct contact with youth members most Groups ask that you are prepared to undertake a CRB (Criminal Record Bureau) check |
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You are advised to attend an introduction to Scouting course. |
There are a number of administrative and activity based roles in the County. If you have a particular skill set that you think may aid Scouting, then please get in touch.
These roles are for defined positions which require filling. For further information see County Roles
County Treasurer |
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Needs to have easy access to Kendal |
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Honorary role responsible for financial management and reporting, investment activities and obtaining funding /grants. The Treasurer is supported by a paid County Administrator, based in the County Office in Kendal, who carries out the day-to-day book-keeping. |
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Understanding of finance, book keeping and charities would be useful. We ask that you are prepared to undertake a CRB (Criminal Record Bureau) check |
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You are advised to attend an introduction to Scouting course. |
County Secretary |
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Needs to have easy access to Kendal |
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Honorary role Provides administrative support to senior County officials and the County, and secretarial support to the County Scout Council/and other committees.. |
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Secretarial experience. We ask that you are prepared to undertake a CRB (Criminal Record Bureau) check |
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You are advised to attend an introduction to Scouting course. |
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