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.
Take a look at our vacancies below:
District Lead Volunteer – Scouts Wyre Forest
Closing Date: 25th October 2024
We are inviting applications from anyone interested in the role, or nominations of individuals who may be suitable. Attached to this email is a recruitment pack with further details.
The closing date for applications is midday on Friday 25 October 2024. Shortlisting and discussions with candidates will follow soon after. The selection process will be overseen by a small team, led by myself as Lead Volunteer for the County. Interviews will be held during the week commencing 04 November 2024.
- Information Pack here: Scouts Wyre Forest DL Application 2024
- You can apply directly via this link: Apply Here
- Or nominate someone you think would be perfect for the role here: Nominate Here
Volunteer County Youth Team
Closing date: Current
In Scouts terms we call this role a County Youth Commissioner and it can be one person or a team of people who share the role and the responsibilities. The CYC helps ensure the youth members are involved in decisions at County level, so that younger members can shape their own Scouting experience. The team members work closely with the county commissioner, county trustees, and other lead volunteers, and they also work with district youth commissioners to support them in district and group planning.
Check out the role description and information for more details: Team CYC Role Description
Please apply here
Volunteer Assistant County Commissioner – International
Closing date: Current
Role Overview: 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:
- Understand and accept The Scout Association’s policies
- Obtain satisfactory DBS Clearance
- Complete the Wood Badge, including the Section Supporter Modules as detailed in the Adult’s Personal File and The Scout Association’s Adult Training Scheme
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:
- Team Contribution: Participate actively as a member of the County Team
- Development: Assist in the growth and development of the County
- Support Network: Establish and coordinate a support network for the international dimension of the programme
- Global Support: Aid the integration of global and international aspects into the balanced programme
- Travel Assistance: Provide support to parties and individuals travelling abroad and hosting international Scouts
- Relationships: Maintain effective working relationships with all County/Area Team members
- International Activities: Coordinate and support international activities at a County level
- Awareness: Help the County Programme Team develop international awareness among leaders and young people
- Liaison: Communicate regularly with the International Commissioner and the International office at HQ
- Information Management: Keep up-to-date information on international initiatives and distribute them widely
Note: Any additional tasks to be agreed with your line manager.
To apply, please complete our application form: APPLY HERE
Volunteer County Quartermaster
Responsible to: County Lead Volunteer
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
To apply, please complete our application form: APPLY HERE
Closing date: Current
Volunteer Manager – The Shire
In Scouts terms we call this role a District Commissioner, 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
Trustees – The Shire
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
Closing date: Current
County Training Manager
This vacancy is the volunteer role of County Training Manager in Scouts Hereford and Worcester, which operates in the counties of Herefordshire and Worcestershire. At the last annual census we had over 5,000 youth members between the ages of 6 and 18 involved in our Beaver, Cub, Scout, Explorer and Young Leader sections. We have over 1,700 adult volunteers, who undertake roles including working directly with young people, adults who manage and support other adults, adults who are experts in programme and activity areas, adults who support elements of the programme through Scout Active Support Units, as well as the Scout Network which provides development activities for adults aged 18-25.
The County Training Manager working with members across the County supports our Leaders and Adults in Scouting roles. This includes all training functions towards the wood badge scheme and managing training courses offered by the County and its People team.
The role is open to anyone interested in developing and supporting our people and no previous Scouting experience is required.
Check out the info pack for full details.
Candidate Pack – County Training Manager Application Pack
Closing date : Current