Volunteer Chair - 1st Honeybourne Scouts Trustee Role | Scouts Hereford & Worcester

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Honeybourne Scouts are seeking a person to chair the group Executive Committee and support the restart of the group. The role acts as a trustee and is vital to support the growth of Honeybourne Scouts.

What will you be doing?

Proactively manage and support adults in the Scout District, ensuring that it runs effectively. The group Chair supports the Group Scout Leader (Volunteer Manager) to develop the group in accordance with the rules and policies of The Scout Association, enabling Leominster Scout group to provide good quality Scouting for young people.

This role is a support role that does not require you to work directly with Young People but will provide support and sustainability to Honeybourne Scout Group.

Key tasks

• Objectively and impartially chairing and facilitating Executive Committee meetings. Acting as the Chair of the relevant Scout Council.
• Planning the annual cycle of Executive Committee meetings and setting the agenda for Executive Committee meetings.
• Monitoring that decisions and actions agreed at Executive Committee meetings are implemented.
• Working closely with the Group Scout Leader to ensure there are long term and short term goals and the role the Executive Committee can play in helping to achieve these.
• Providing direction for the Executive Committee.
• Ensuring that all members of the Executive Committee have been briefed and inducted into their roles, receive appropriate training, and are aware of their status as charity trustees.
• Addressing and resolving conflicts that arise.
• Membership and attendance of any working groups or sub-Committees set up by the Executive Committee, where appropriate.
  

What are we looking for?

We are looking for an enthusiastic and confident person. Preferably someone who can bring existing skills but we have amazing training support if not.

You will be able to integrate into and lead an established team to deliver the business side of the Scout group as well as overseeing a diverse range of projects, inc Governance review, Growth and Development, and building management.

What difference will you make?

As Scouts, we believe in preparing young people with skills for life.

Here in Hereford & Worcester we have over 6000adult volunteers and young people enjoying fun and adventure while learning the skills they need for whatever life throws at them.

We are part of the UK’s biggest mixed youth organisation. The Scouts helps young people reach their full potential. All our members gain valuable skills for life including teamwork, time management, leadership, initiative, planning, communication, self-motivation, cultural awareness and commitment. We help young people develop their skills to help them later in life to get jobs, save lives and even change the world.

Your role will be key in ensuring the management of Honeybourne Scout group and the recruitment of a fantastic volunteer team who will provide, sustain and grow the opportunities available for generations of Scouts to come.

What’s in it for the volunteer?

Your involvement in Scouting, the roles you have held and the experiences you have taken part in will have developed a whole range of skills to impress employers. In a PACEC report into the impact of Scouting,41% of employers said that involvement in Scouting would have a positive influence on their decision to employ applicants.

Not a fan of the uniform? Adventurous activities isn’t for you? Still want to volunteer and support Scouting? This role is for you!

A few more details

The new Chair will be provided with support from the District to ensure a smooth transition into Scouts Hereford & Worcester.

The appointed volunteer will be required to complete an enhanced DBS (no charge) and agree to complete the mandatory training for this role.

Before you apply

The role is over a rolling 1 year commitment. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an interview. If you require any further information about the role, or would like an informal discussion, please contact us initially via the Reach platform.

Causes

• Young people
  

The Scouts is the UK’s biggest mixed youth organisation. We change lives by offering 6 to 25-year-olds fun and challenging activities, unique experiences, everyday adventure and the chance to help...