35th Sheffield (St Oswald's) Scout Group

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A Scout Group based in Netheredge Sheffield. Scouting exists to actively engage and support young people in their personal development...

Assistant Beaver Scout leader

Ongoing

As Assistant Leader you will support the operation of the Beaver Scout Section, in particular, the planning and delivery of the Scout Association's 'Balanced Programme' to the section with the help of the Cub Scout Leader, Section Assistants and Young Leaders.

Beaver Scouts are aged 6-8 years old.

As well as having the opportunity to gain externally recognised skills and to have a brilliant time, you will also have the chance to build on personal skills, like teamwork, confidence and leadership. A study found that over 90% of our volunteers believe that the skills and experiences they have gained through Scouting have been of relevance to their working or personal lives.

St Oswald's Scout Group is celebrated its Centenary year in 2012-2013 and is doubling the size of the Group to meet local need. Some adult support already exists and new assistants are required to meet the local demand for Scouting.

There is no requirement to attend every week, flexible volunteering means that you can contribute to meet your other commitments. All that we ask is that you are involved in the planning process and provide support when you agree to.

 Pack meetings typically last 1.25 hours plus setting up and tidying up. No previous scouting experience is required.

 

Overview of Project

The Scout movement delivers informal education to young people with a focus on outdoor and practical skills. This opportunity is to work as part of a small leadership team working with Beaver Scouts who are aged 6 - 8 at meetings once a week

This Role Involves

As Assistant Leader you will support the operation of the Beaver Scout Section, in particular, the planning and delivery of the Scout Association's 'Balanced Programme' to the section with the help of the Cub Scout Leader, Section Assistants and Young Leaders

Location

The Scout Centre, Edgefield Rd, Sheffield S7 2BT

Skills/Experience Required

A desire to work with young people as part of a team Good communication skills

Benefits to Others

Providing young people with the opportunity to master new skills, make new friends, help their communities and have fun.

Benefits to the Volunteer

As well as having the opportunity to gain externally recognised skills and to have a brilliant time, you will also have the chance to build on personal skills, like teamwork, confidence and leadership. A study found that over 90% of our volunteers believe that the skills and experiences they have gained through Scouting have been of relevance to their working or personal lives

Role Duration

Ongoing as long as volunteer wishes

Time Commitment (hours Per week/month/year, etc)

2.5 hours per week

Training Information

A comprehensive training scheme is provided alongside working with the young people. This includes safeguarding, health and safety and data protection. This is at nil cost to the volunteer.

Expenses Information

The Scout Group offers to pay for your Uniform

DBS required?

Yes. At no cost to volunteer
  • Area of InterestChildren, Communities, Outdoors
  • Academic Course RelevanceArt, Childcare, Education, Fashion, Health and Social Care, Journalism, Music, Psychology, Sports Studies
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Employability skills

  • Assertiveness 0
  • Communication and Listening 0
  • Critical Thinking 0
  • Cultural Awareness 0
  • Delegation 0
  • Initiative 0
  • Innovation and Creativity 0
  • Leadership 0
  • Meeting Skills 0
  • Organisation 0
  • Partnership Working 0
  • Problem Solving 0
  • Project Management 0
  • Public Speaking and Presentations 0
  • Reflection 0
  • Session Planning 0
  • Team Work 0
  • Time Management 0
  • People Skills 0