Looking for variety and a challenge? The Scouts need you!

Leading group activities volunteers needed for Berkshire Scouts in RG4

22nd Reading Scout Group wants your help to create everyday adventures!

The group is looking for enthusiastic adult volunteers to help join their existing team of volunteers in providing fun, challenge and adventure to local young people. Our leaders are normal people just like you, but by working together they make extraordinary things happen! We are friendly and can teach you everything you need to know – no prior knowledge is required – and we will support you to reach your full potential.

So what do you have to do? Well, it’s up to you! Two of our sections are looking for support. You can choose to volunteer at either:

  • Cubs (age 8-10½) – Tuesdays 7.00-8.30pm
  • Scouts (age 10½-14) – Thursdays 7.30-9pm

Each section meets weekly (during term-time) and we do lots of different things like cooking, playing games, doing experiments and even camping. One week you may be rock climbing, the next doing a community service project, the week after going on a hike in the dark! What we can guarantee is that no two weeks are the same as the young people do different things each week to earn their badges and awards. We are open to boys and girls from all faiths, backgrounds and abilities and welcome everyone.


You’ll support and encourage the young people to join in with the activities and try their best. You will be an integral part of our leadership team and your thoughts and ideas will be welcomed. The skills you will use as an adult leader in Scouts, such as effective communication and planning, can enhance your CV and make you stand out to potential employers.

If you can’t be there every week that’s OK – we understand and welcome you when you can come! Perhaps you could help us plan some of our fantastic activities or day trips instead. Whatever time you have to give we can find a role for you that you will find rewarding.

We can offer you a free DBS check, free training, masses of career skills, and a great chance to improve your CV. There’s also plenty of support from fellow volunteers and the chance to meet new people. The most important part is that it’s fun and incredibly rewarding.

Contact us for more information or a no-commitment chat about how you could help or visit www.berkshirescouts.org.uk.

Organisation
Contact person firstname
Betony
Lastname
Taylor
Contact person's position
Local Development Officer
Their phone number?
0118 978 8292
Location address line 1
Scout HQ, St John's Church
Line 2
St John's Road
Line 3
Caversham
Town
Reading
County
Berkshire
Postcode
RG4 8EB

Map
Wheelchair accessible?
No
Car parking for the volunteer?
No
Secure bicycle parking?
No
Near public transport?
Yes
How much time?
A few hours a week
What times and days of the week?
Tue EVEThu EVE
Availability required
Any of these times
Additional timing details
Sections meet weekly (term-time).
Task type?
Leading group activities
Will suit someone like this:
Enjoys variety and changePrefers a regular scheduleGood sense of humourSociablePatientSupportiveWants to get out and about
Post suitable for supported volunteering?
Not specified
Is training given?
Yes
Training description
Induction and ongoing training relevant to role.
Is support given?
Yes
Description of support
Ongoing support from fellow volunteers.
Are expenses paid?
Yes
Description of expenses
Reasonable out of pocket expenses as agreed with volunteer 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?
4