Purpose

The Group Leadership Team helps volunteers across all Sections work well together and feel motivated. They make sure the Group is respected and supported in their local community.

Group Leadership Teams make sure:

• The Group’s sections are supported
• Volunteers in the group can develop and share skills
• The Group is engaging with the local community, and has a positive image
• Effective processes, like finance, joining enquiries and meeting places are well managed

Purpose

The Section Team plans, delivers, and runs quality programmes safely. They make sure all young people can take part in the programme and gain skills for life. They also help young people work towards their Top Awards.

With a brilliant programme, each young person can make a positive impact in society as they step up, speak up, and find their place in the world.

Section Teams make sure:

• We’re planning and delivering a great programme
• There’s a great culture for volunteers a members
• Scouts is a safe environment for everyone
• Admin gets done, such as keeping member records
• Everyone’s kept in the loop

Who’s in the Team

• Group Lead Volunteers
• Leadership Team Members

Other volunteers are automatically members of this team because of their roles in Scouts:

• Team Leaders of each Section Team
• Team Leaders of any Group Leadership Team sub-teams. For example, Fundraising Team or Inclusion Team.

Who’s in the team

Team Tasks

The main task is to support the Group’s Sections

Make sure:

• The views and ideas of young people shape decisions in the Group and its Sections.
• Section Teams help young people and volunteers feel welcome and included and make changes (when necessary) so the environment and activities are accessible for everyone.
• The demographics of young people and adults represent their local area.

Develop our volunteers:

• Work with volunteers to share skills between Sections.
• Make sure volunteers in the Group’s teams fulfil their safety and safeguarding responsibilities, including keeping up-to-date with changes and learning.

Team Tasks

Create a safe environment:

• Create a safe environment for young people by sharing the Yellow Card with parents and carers, the Orange Card with Young Leaders, and display posters in your meeting place.
• Check the programme can run safely.
• Make sure adult:child ratios are always maintained and there’s a leader in charge for each session.
• Brief helpers on the practical aspects of safety and safeguarding. This includes giving them a copy of the Yellow Card and confirming they’ve read and understood it. Make sure helpers know who to speak to if they have any concerns.
• Create and review risk assessments.
• Check there are first aid kits or supplies for all activities.
• Review safety incidents and report them in the right way.
• Report any safeguarding concerns directly to the UKHQ Safeguarding Team.

Plan and deliver a great programme:

• Work with young people to plan and deliver a great programme, including nights away and adventurous activities, to help them achieve their Top Awards.
• Find ways to continue to improve the programme.
• Make good use of stakeholders in their community, including other Scout volunteers.

Make sure there’s a great culture for everyone:

• Help young people and volunteers feel welcome and included, and make changes (when necessary) so the environment and activities are accessible for everyone.
• Create leadership opportunities for Young Leaders.
• Mentor volunteers in the team and help them develop, including Young Leaders.
• Check volunteers behave positively and in line with Our Volunteering Culture.

If you would like to volunteer for a role in the Section team please use the Join us and select “Adult Volunteer” for the joining type.