We are looking for adults who can help with Explorers, our youth section for 14 – 18 year olds. These young people, boys and girls from all faiths, backgrounds and abilities, are eager to try new activities and we need adults to help us provide these opportunities. No two weeks are the same as the young people do different things each week to earn their badges and awards. You do not need any specific skills or qualifications, just enthusiasm, teamwork and a love of fun.
Some of our activities are:
- rock climbing
- doing a community service project
- taking the young people on a hike to test their navigation skills
We can offer you
- a free DBS check
- an excellent and externally recognised training programme
- a chance to improve your CV
We have three Explorer sections in Reading:
- Raccoon ESU Wednesday 7.30pm to 9pm Kensington Recreation Park, RG30 2SQ
- Penguins ESU Thursdays 8pm to 9.30pm Jefferson Close, Kiln Road, Emmer Green, RG4 8US
- Trident ESU Sea Scouts Fridays 7.15-9.15pm Parkside Road, RG30 2DD
If you could help with one of these groups we would love to hear from you.
Organisation
Contact person firstname
Betony
Lastname
Taylor
Contact person's position
Local Development Officer
Email address?
Their phone number?
0118 978 8292
Web page
Location description
Choose from three locations across Reading.
Wheelchair accessible?
Not specified
Car parking for the volunteer?
Not specified
Secure bicycle parking?
Not specified
Near public transport?
Not specified
How much time?
A few hours a month
What times and days of the week?
Availability required
Any of these times
Task type?
Leading group activities
Will suit someone like this:
Enjoys variety and changePrefers a regular scheduleLikes team workLeaderGood sense of humourSociablePatientSupportiveWants to get out and aboutEnjoys working outside
Post suitable for supported volunteering?
No
Is training given?
Yes
Training description
As part of your role you’ll get to take advantage of our excellent and externally recognised training programme. You’ll complete some mandatory modules to support you in your role, along with modules that you agree with your personal training.
Is support given?
Yes
Description of support
Fellow volunteers and mentor.
Are expenses paid?
Yes
Description of expenses
Reasonable out of pocket expenses as agreed with assigned manager.
Will I need my own transportation?
No
Will the volunteer be CRB or DBS checked?
Yes
Are references required?
Yes
Will there be an interview?
Yes
Are they properly insured?
Yes
Minimum age
18
Do they need a specific gender?
No
How many volunteers needed?
3
Opportunity added on
1 April 2016