Whatever your skillset, 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. Our volunteering opportunities are as varied as you!
You don’t need to be Bear Grylls to join us. Our door is open to people of all ages, genders, races and backgrounds, and we’re only able to change lives because people like you lend a hand. We’re talking about students who want to boost their CV, and parents who volunteer so they can spend more time together as a family.
We provide the training. You show up, get stuck in, and make memories for life. Sounds fun? Worthwhile? It is…
Whether running a group of Squirrels, Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, or even Explorers, this is only a small part of the amazing team we have at 6th Gosport, and we are so glad you would like to get more information/jump on board. Whether that is with the direct support of the young people, managing the adult volunteers or finances, recruitment, maintenance, or fundraising etc. Everyone matters.
Over 120 Children are supported by a team of dedicated volunteers at 6th Gosport. But always on a drive to help serve more children in and around Gosport we are always looking for more.
#JoinTeam6th today and become part of the team.
Outline: To work in partnership with the Group Executive Committee to:
Externally: create promotional positive media coverage in print, online and broadcast which helps create a modern perception of 6th Gosport Scouting and understanding that we provide Skills for Life.
Internally: manage and create a number of channels to keep adult and youth members informed and engaged about opportunities, ideas and the Groups work.
Responsible for: No direct reports
Co-ordinate media across the group and all sections, in liaison with Group and Section Leaders.
Responsible to: Group Chairman
Main Contacts: Group Scout Leader, Section Leaders, Group Executive Committee, Assistant District Commissioner Media and Communications, HQ Media and PR Team, The Media (Press, Broadcast, Web) and Members of the Public
Appointment Requirements: To understand and accept The Scout Association’s policies. Module 1, Essential Information and GDPR training must be completed within 5 months.
Main tasks
Personal specification
Any person appointed to this role should be a team player, who gets satisfactions from seeing a job well done, they will have an eye for detail and should have a ‘roll your sleeves up’ attitude to get involved with ensuring delivery if things get tight.
They will have a sense of humour and be an ambassador for Scouting who can represent the Group if needed in media coverage and interviews.
Skills and Experience
Essential
Desirable
Parent Reps are really important to the Group and they play a valuable role in the management of the Group. They are there to raise any issues parents may have with their child’s Section, or as a point of liaison if a parent feels they have any great fund-raising ideas, or wishes to help out at an event or activity.
Would you like to get involved with the decisions that make your child’s Scout Group run?
Do you have skills from work that you could bring to our Group?
Then becoming a Group Exec Parent Rep may be the role for you!
Group Executive Committee meets around 6 times a year plus the AGM and is made up of a Chair, Secretary, Treasurer, Section Leaders, Fundraising Committee rep and Section parent reps. The committee is an integral part of our Group and extends support to the Group Scout Leader in meeting the responsibilities of their appointment and that of the Charity Commission. The committee is responsible for:
We currently have parent rep vacancies for Squirrels, Beavers, Cubs and Scouts.
If you’re interest and can help, why not apply for the post? It looks great on the CV too!
Parent Reps are really important to the Group and they play a valuable role in the management of the Group. They are there to raise any issues parents may have with their child’s Section, or as a point of liaison if a parent feels they have any great fund-raising ideas, or wishes to help out at an event or activity.
Would you like to get involved with the decisions that make your child’s Scout Group run?
Do you have skills from work that you could bring to our Group?
Then becoming a Group Exec Parent Rep may be the role for you!
Group Executive Committee meets around 6 times a year plus the AGM and is made up of a Chair, Secretary, Treasurer, Section Leaders, Fundraising Committee rep and Section parent reps. The committee is an integral part of our Group and extends support to the Group Scout Leader in meeting the responsibilities of their appointment and that of the Charity Commission. The committee is responsible for:
We currently have parent rep vacancies for Squirrels, Beavers, Cubs and Scouts.
If you’re interest and can help, why not apply for the post? It looks great on the CV too!
Parent Reps are really important to the Group and they play a valuable role in the management of the Group. They are there to raise any issues parents may have with their child’s Section, or as a point of liaison if a parent feels they have any great fund-raising ideas, or wishes to help out at an event or activity.
Would you like to get involved with the decisions that make your child’s Scout Group run?
Do you have skills from work that you could bring to our Group?
Then becoming a Group Exec Parent Rep may be the role for you!
Group Executive Committee meets around 6 times a year plus the AGM and is made up of a Chair, Secretary, Treasurer, Section Leaders, Fundraising Committee rep and Section parent reps. The committee is an integral part of our Group and extends support to the Group Scout Leader in meeting the responsibilities of their appointment and that of the Charity Commission. The committee is responsible for:
We currently have parent rep vacancies for Squirrels, Beavers, Cubs and Scouts.
If you’re interest and can help, why not apply for the post? It looks great on the CV too!
Parent Reps are really important to the Group and they play a valuable role in the management of the Group. They are there to raise any issues parents may have with their child’s Section, or as a point of liaison if a parent feels they have any great fund-raising ideas, or wishes to help out at an event or activity.
Would you like to get involved with the decisions that make your child’s Scout Group run?
Do you have skills from work that you could bring to our Group?
Then becoming a Group Exec Parent Rep may be the role for you!
Group Executive Committee meets around 6 times a year plus the AGM and is made up of a Chair, Secretary, Treasurer, Section Leaders, Fundraising Committee rep and Section parent reps. The committee is an integral part of our Group and extends support to the Group Scout Leader in meeting the responsibilities of their appointment and that of the Charity Commission. The committee is responsible for:
We currently have parent rep vacancies for Squirrels, Beavers, Cubs and Scouts.
If you’re interest and can help, why not apply for the post? It looks great on the CV too!
Parent Reps are really important to the Group and they play a valuable role in the management of the Group. They are there to raise any issues parents may have with their child’s Section, or as a point of liaison if a parent feels they have any great fund-raising ideas, or wishes to help out at an event or activity.
Would you like to get involved with the decisions that make your child’s Scout Group run?
Do you have skills from work that you could bring to our Group?
Then becoming a Group Exec Parent Rep may be the role for you!
Group Executive Committee meets around 6 times a year plus the AGM and is made up of a Chair, Secretary, Treasurer, Section Leaders, Fundraising Committee rep and Section parent reps. The committee is an integral part of our Group and extends support to the Group Scout Leader in meeting the responsibilities of their appointment and that of the Charity Commission. The committee is responsible for:
We currently have parent rep vacancies for Squirrels, Beavers, Cubs and Scouts.
If you’re interest and can help, why not apply for the post? It looks great on the CV too!
An exciting opportunity has opened up and the group is looking to expand with a second Scout troop. Due to this we are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic adult to join the team and help deliver #skillsforlife to the young people of Gosport.
You will be supported by a vast team of experienced assistants and a solid and helpful management team, meaning you wouldn’t be alone at point.
Role description is below, but any questions feel free to contact Scouts-6thGosport@gosportscouts.org.uk.
Outline: Manage and lead the operation of the Section. In particular, the planning and delivery of the Balanced Programme, with the help of Assistant Section Leaders, Section Assistants, Young Leaders and members of Scout Active Support as appropriate. Some of the tasks for which the Section Leader is responsible may be delegated to others in the Section, including other Section Leaders, Assistant Section Leaders and Section Assistants.
Responsible to: Group Scout Leader
Responsible for: Young Leaders whilst they are working in the Section
Main Contacts: Young people, parents/carers, Assistant Leaders, Section Assistants, other Section Leaders within the Group, Group Scout Leader, Assistant District and County/Area Commissioners (Section), Explorer Scout Leader (Young Leaders), Young Leaders, Group Executive Committee members, sponsors of the Group.
Appointment requirements: Must successfully complete the appointment process (including acceptable personal enquiries and acceptance of The Scout Association’s policies). During the five months of Provisional Appointment the relevant Getting Started modules must be completed. A Wood Badge must be completed within three years of Full Appointment, and ongoing safeguarding and safety training.
It’s expected that whilst volunteering for this role you will undertake regulated activity.
Delivery of a Balanced Programme:
Operation of the Section:
Wider Group tasks:
Note: any other tasks are to be agreed with the Line Manager.
Outline: Support the operation of the Section. In particular, assisting to provide and develop quality Explorer Scouting and the planning and delivery of the Balanced Programme, with the help of other Section Leaders, Assistant Section Leaders, Section Assistants, Young Leaders and members of Scout Active Support as appropriate. Some of the tasks for which the Assistant Section Leader is responsible may be delegated to others in the Section, including other Section Leaders, Assistant Section Leaders and Section Assistants.
Responsible to: District Explorer Scout Commissioner.
Main Contacts: Explorer Scouts, parents/carers of Explorer Scouts, District Explorer Scout Commissioner, District Explorer Scout Administrator, Assistant Explorer Scout Leaders, Section Assistants, Assistant County Commissioner (Explorer Scouts), Group Scout Leaders, Scout Leaders, County Scout Network Commissioner, Explorer Scout Leader (Young Leader).
Appointment requirements: Must successfully complete the appointment process (including acceptable personal enquiries and acceptance of The Scout Association’s policies). During the five months of Provisional Appointment the relevant Getting Started modules must be completed. A Wood Badge must be completed within three years of Full Appointment, and ongoing safeguarding and safety training completed as required.
It’s expected that whilst volunteering for this role you will undertake regulated activity.
Delivery of a Balanced Programme:
Operation of the Section:
Wider District Tasks:
Outline: Section Assistants are adult volunteers who assist the Section Leaders and Assistant Section Leaders in delivering the programme to young people in Scouting.
Responsible to: Group Scout Leader (if assisting with Beavers, Cubs or Scouts) or District Explorer Scout Commissioner (if assisting with Explorers).
Main Contacts: Young people, parents/carers, Section Leaders, other Section-based volunteers, Group Scout Leader or District Explorer Scout Commissioner, Young Leaders.
Appointment requirements: Must successfully complete the appointment process (including acceptable personal enquiries and acceptance of The Scout Association’s policies). Complete Getting Started training requirements within 5 months of full appointment.
It’s expected that whilst volunteering for this role you will undertake regulated activity.
Delivery of a Balanced Programme:
Note: any other tasks are to be agreed with the Line Manager.
Occasional Helpers (OH) are adult volunteers who support and assist the Section Leaders, Assistant Section Leaders and Section Assistants in delivering the programme to young people in Scouting. They are required to complete a Disclosure Check (DBS) but it is not a formal appointment; they generally do not help more than once a month. If you attend a Parent and Child Camp or FamJam we have to register you as an OH
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