Could You Be Our Volunteering Development Lead?

Behind every brilliant Scout adventure is a brilliant team of volunteers and behind every brilliant volunteer is someone who welcomed, supported, and empowered them to succeed.

At Maidstone West Scouts, we’re looking for a new Volunteer Development Team Leader to help us create the best possible experience for our adult volunteers.

If you’re passionate about people, developing potential, and making Scouting more welcoming, this could be the role for you.

Have a read of the responsibilities and tasks below, and get in touch. Don't be put off, you'll be supported by a team of Volunteer Development Team Members.

Contact form for this role: https://tinyurl.com/VolunteerDevLead

Key Responsibilities: 

Welcome Our New Volunteers:

• Attract and welcome new volunteers to District and Group teams.

• Hold inductions with Group Lead Volunteers and other Group and District Leadership Team Members.

Volunteer Learning:

• Help volunteers find and engage in opportunities for learning and development.

• Supporting the Learning Team and First Aid Training Team.

• Coordinate Scouts learning that needs to be delivered by an accredited Trainer – including organising and supporting the Trainers.

Support our volunteers:

• Support all District teams (including Group Lead Volunteers) to follow our approach to safer volunteer recruitment, volunteer onboarding, assisting with role reviews, and processes for leaving Scouts.

Recognise Volunteers:

• Help the district recognise and appreciate volunteers for their brilliant work, formally and informally, by supporting the Awards & Recognition Team.