County Volunteer Vacancies

Scouting is constantly growing across Herefordshire and Worcestershire and this is made possible by award-winning training and one-to-one support for all adult volunteers. We make sure that everyone gets to make the best use of their skills and talents. You can be in the thick of activities with a group of young people. You can be working behind the scenes in a management. Or you can be supporting as a trustee or helper. However you volunteer, our approach focuses on what you want to get from Scouting as well as what you can give, while respecting how much time you can offer. We also offer training, free of charge, to support all our adult volunteers. To apply for any of our roles below please contact HereToHelp for an application form.

Trustees for Scouts Hereford & Worcester

Good governance helps to ensure that Scouting in Scouts Hereford & Worcester takes place in a safe environment, provides inclusive opportunities for young people and adults, delivers financial oversight and strategic leadership. We are looking for enthusiastic new Trustees to join our team at the AGM in July.

Closing date: Wednesday 15th June 2026

A full description of this role and an application form can be found on this page

District Lead Volunteer – South Marches

The current team is looking to stand down and we are seeking either an individual or team that would be happy to lead Scouting in Hereford, Leominster and surrounding areas. The current team are happy to have phased handover or a timed handover. So, lots of support from the leadership team in the District and within the County team too. If you want a chat with either the current team or the County Lead Volunteer please email heretohelp@scoutshw.org.uk and we can arrange a conversation

Closing date: Current

Role Description: To manage and support the Scout District to ensure it runs effectively, provides good quality scouting for young people and proactively supports adult volunteers, and that Scouting takes place in accordance with the policies and rules of The Scout Association.

Responsible to: County /Lead Volunteer

Responsible for: Group Lead Volunteers, District Youth Leads, District Leadership Team Members, 14-24 Team Leaders, Programme Team Leaders, Support Team Leaders, Volunteering Development Team Leaders, District Leadership sub-teams

Main Contacts: • County Lead Volunteer, County Trustee Board, County Team Members • District Trustee Board Chair, District Trustee Board, District Team Members, • Group Lead Volunteers, • Wider community contacts, businesses, other youth organisation leads, etc

Appointment requirements: Must complete the relevant training for the role within the prescribed timescales. Must be eligible for charity trustee status (as a member of the District Trustee Board). This role is likely to include contact with young people and will therefore require disclosure checks.

Main Tasks

• Ensure that the District thrives and has the best systems in place to support the Groups, to support all adult volunteers in the District and to develop Scouting in the District
• Provide line management and support to the adults in the District that directly report to you including setting objectives for their work and holding regular reviews and one-to-one meetings.
• Produce a vision for the District and implement a development plan to meet that vision.
• Ensure that Scouting in the District is attractive to young people and adults from all backgrounds in the District.
• Ensure that the District has an adequate team of supported and appropriate adults working effectively together and with others to meet the Scouting needs of the area.
• Ensure that problems within the District are resolved so that excellent Scouting is provided to young people in the District.
• Work with the County / Area / Region Lead Volunteer and other District Lead Volunteers in the County to ensure that Scouting thrives.
• Ensure that an excellent safeguarding and safety culture exists across the District including addressing issues if they arise, with help from County, Regional and National teams.

Note: Some of the tasks for which the District Lead Volunteer is responsible may be delegated to others in the District Team

County Learning Lead

The County Learning Lead ensures that learning opportunities are available for volunteers and young people at the County level. This includes managing the learning offer, providing support and guidance, and ensuring volunteers are appropriately trained and accredited. The County Learning Lead also supports District Lead Volunteers to ensure practical learning is integrated into the County’s overall plan support to our adult volunteers Closing date: Current

• Supporting District Lead Volunteers:

  They provide guidance and support to District Lead for volunteer development.

   
• Ensuring Learning Integration:

  They work with the County Leadership Team to integrate learning into the overall plan, ensuring that learning opportunities align with the County’s goals and priorities. 

   
• Supporting Volunteer Development:

  They support volunteers in their development, ensuring they have the skills and knowledge needed to lead their sections and deliver a high-quality Scouting program effectively. 

   
• Promoting Learning Opportunities:

  They promote learning opportunities to volunteers and young people, ensuring they are aware of the available resources and training programs. 

   
• Maintaining Records:

  Ensure use the membership system and local files for skills, to keep track of volunteer learning records and create reports to monitor progress and identify areas for improvement. 

   
• Facilitating Learning:

  They may facilitate learning sessions, training events, or workshops for volunteers and young people. 

Main Contacts: County Volunteers,  Section Leaders, other Section-based volunteers, Treasurer

• Taking stock of all county kit and organising a comprehensive catalogue
• Enabling scout groups to use and rent equipment
• Maintaining an up-to-date centralised equipment database (using Online Scout Manager)
• Ensuring equipment is in a good, usable state and easily available for camps and activities
• Assisting in the picking and preparation of equipment before camps and activities
• Checking all equipment is returned after use and ensuring it is clean and in good working order
• Arranging for the repair or replacement of equipment and other resources
• Ordering new equipment and resources
• Keeping all storage areas tidy and safe
• Working with the Treasurer to ensure all equipment is adequately insured

Volunteer Manager – The Shire

Closing date: Current

In Scouting terms, this role is called the District Lead Volunteer, the line manager for all the adult volunteers in the District and the person responsible for operations, strategy and development there. This District is quite newly formed and has groups opening in Tenbury, Bromyard and Clifton.

Check out the info pack for full details. Candidate Pack – The Shire DC Application Pack

Trustees – The Shire

Closing date: Current

Trustees support the District Lead Volunteer to manage and support adult volunteers and develop the District, ensuring that it runs effectively and enabling it to provide good quality Scouting for young people.

We are currently recruiting for 2 Trustees to support the District. Check out the info packs for full details of each role

Chair Candidate Pack – The Shire Chair Application Pack

Treasurer Candidate Pack – The Shire Treasurer Application Pack