At a glance

Skills

Public speaking
Strategic development and planning
Volunteer management

Where

Crawley, RH11 7QG

Mainly at the office

Travel limit? Travel to the group's meeting place will be necessary.

Time

Either in or out of office hours Estimate of time needed:
3-7 hours / week

Visitors from Fifth Day

Welcome to Reach Volunteering. We are a community and registered charity that connects people, skills and good causes.

To apply for this role, and any other on our platform, you need to be based in the UK, have at least three years of experience using the skills you wish to volunteer in a professional capacity or have lived experience (for trustee roles). Read more about our criteria.

The Group Lead Volunteer strategically leads the charity, ensuring the young people get the best possible Scouting programme and that the volunteer leaders are well supported through excellent line management.

What will you be doing?

As a Group Lead Volunteer for Crawley District Scouts, you’ll play a key role in creating positive experiences for young people in a local Scout group. In this role, you will:

Oversee and plan activities that help young people develop skills, confidence, and friendships.
Act as line manager to the charity's volunteers and provide support to the Leaders in the Scout Group, including setting objectives for their work and holding regular reviews and one-to-one meetings. Help them develop their skills, so that our young people have the best possible leaders.
Manage group logistics, including scheduling meetings, organising events, and coordinating resources.
Maintain a watchful eye over the demographics of the Scout Group and how it compares to our local community. Where differences emerge, lead on co-ordinating recruitment efforts for young people to address the differences.

No prior Scouting experience is needed! We’ll provide training and resources to help you succeed. The key deliverable for this role is to ensure a thriving, well-organized group that provides valuable experiences for its young members.

This role is flexible and collaborative, allowing you to make a difference in a way that best fits your skills and availability.

What are we looking for?

Ability to manage adults effectively
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Provide advice and guidance effectively to others
Experience of providing inspirational leadership
Build, maintain and facilitate effective working relationships with a wide range of people
Enable others to identify issues, clarify objectives, develop attainable objectives and gain the necessary skills and confidence to work as an effective team
Ability to negotiate compromises
Plan, manage and monitor own tasks and time
Construct and implement long-term plans that improve and expand the Scouting offered to young people and identify any training, resources and other needs required to undertake this work
Use basic computer software
An understanding of the needs of adult volunteers
Flexible approach
Self-motivated
Able to work as part of a team and promote good teamwork
Resourceful, energetic and enthusiastic about the job
Acceptance of the fundamentals of the Scout Movement

No previous Scouting experience is required!

What difference will you make?

As a Group Lead Volunteer, you’ll help young people grow through exciting activities, build essential skills, and develop lifelong friendships. By organising and leading group activities, you’ll empower the next generation to become confident, resilient, and active members of their community. Your involvement will make a lasting difference in the lives of young people across Crawley.

Before you apply

Please contact us if you require any more information regarding the role.

About Crawley District Scouts

Causes

Young people

Organisation type:

Charity

Crawley District Scouts aims to support young people aged 4 to 25 in developing skills, confidence, and a sense of social responsibility through a range of enriching activities. Our programmes...