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.
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, and that Scouting within the District develops in accordance with the rules and policies of The Scout Association. To ensure the District provides good quality Scouting for young people and proactively supports and manages adults in the District.
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
Note: Some of the tasks for which the District Lead Volunteer is responsible may be delegated to others in the District Team
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
Here’s a more detailed breakdown of the role:
They provide guidance and support to District Lead for volunteer development.
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.
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.
They promote learning opportunities to volunteers and young people, ensuring they are aware of the available resources and training programs.
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.
They may facilitate learning sessions, training events, or workshops for volunteers and young people.
Closing date: Current
Role Overview: Advise and Promote an International Dimension in the Youth Programme within the County/Area
Responsible to: County Lead Volunteer
Responsible for: County Scouters and/or Advisers (International) and local support team members, where appointed
Main Contacts: County Lead Volunteer, County Chair, County/Area Team, Leaders in Groups, International Commissioner and International Office at HQ, County/Area Administrator, County Scout Network Commissioner, Members of County/Area Scout Network, Explorer Scouts, FDO, and other NSOs.
Appointment Requirements:
Role Expectation: Whilst volunteering for this role, you will undertake regulated activity including governance of the Part A and B application process for teams wanting to visit abroad.
Main Tasks
Deliver a Balanced Programme:
Note: Any additional tasks to be agreed with your line manager.
Closing date: Current
Responsible to: County Lead Volunteer
Main Contacts: County Volunteers, Section Leaders, other Section-based volunteers, Treasurer
Closing date: Current
In Scouts terms we call this role a District Lead Volunteer, a person who supports groups in a District, one of nine in our County. This District is extra special because it is newly formed with groups opening in Tenbury, Bromyard and surrounding areas.
Check out the info pack for full details.
Candidate Pack – The Shire DC Application Pack
Closing date: Current
In Scouts terms, Trustees for the District are known as the District Executive Committee. The Exec supports the District Volunteer Manager to proactively manage and support adult volunteers and develop the District, ensuring that it runs effectively and enabling the District 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
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