Without you, young people in Beeston are missing out.
Our volunteers are our everyday heroes!
At 2nd Beeston Sea Scouts, all of our roles are voluntary (nobody gets paid). We are a small group of volunteers that handle all of the administration and day-to-day running that both a youth group and charity needs to keep going. We need people like you to join our group of heroes and make a different in the Beeston Community.
Make a difference, volunteer today
We’ve all seen Bear Grylls on the telly, and the good news is that you don’t need to be him to join us. Many of our adult volunteers have never done Scouts before. We don’t need a CV and covering letter to join us, we just need you and your enthusiasm! We’ve had volunteers who are parents, who are from the University of Nottingham, and also people who’ve just moved to the area and want to give some time to their new community.
Training
Oh no! That dreaded word! Please don’t get put off by training. There are a hand full of short e-learning modules we need you to complete for safety and safeguarding reasons along with a DBS check.
Whilst some of us to have qualifications in most water activities, most of us do not hold any other specific qualifications: it’s all learnt week-on-week. So don’t worry, you wont be thrown in at the deep end, you don’t need to know anything about Scouts, badges, and neckerchiefs, as you’ll pick it all up along the way!
You show up, get stuck in, and make memories for life. Sounds fun? Worthwhile? It is…
Volunteers checklist
If you are able to answer Yes to these statements, then come and join us!
☑ Over 18
☑ Have some spare time time (either weekly or otherwise)
☑ Are enthusiastic and want to have fun
☑ Able to clear a DBS check (Criminal Record check)
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160,000 volunteers like you, helping more than 460,000 young people each year to build #SkillsForLife
What we’re currently looking for
We are always looking for volunteers to help us with young people, and also for those who don’t wish to be directly involved with young people wo have non-scouting roles too. Have a scroll through. If you don’t think you’re a fit with anything listed here, then you are wrong, anyone can help us, so get in touch and have a chat with us about how you can make a difference.
Programme Team
Cubs Team Member
Reports to: Cubs Team Leader Cubs want to do things, not watch things. You’ll help run a hands-on programme — fires, knots, first aid, first paddles — that grows confidence fast. What you’ll do Every adult role includes a friendly welcome conversation, a DBS check and free training — and a team that’s got your…Find Out More
Scouts Team Member
Reports to: Scouts Team Leader This is Sea Scouting at full sail. You’ll help plan and run a programme that gets Scouts onto the water for six months of the year, regularly sleeping under canvas and out of their comfort zones — safely. The Troop is at the heart of Scouting at 2nd Beeston, and…Find Out More
Water Team Member
Reports to: Water Team Lead Love being on, in or near the water? The Water Team is for you. You’ll help run water sessions across the whole Group — no section commitment required, and there’s always room for more. What you’ll do The bigger this team, the more time everyone spends afloat. Every adult role…Find Out More
Lilac Grove Lead
Reports to: Group Lead Volunteer Lilac Grove is our home, and this role keeps it safe, warm and ready — week in, week out. It’s the practical partner to the trustee-level Assets and Building Lead. What you’ll do Every adult role includes a friendly welcome conversation, a DBS check and free training — and a…Find Out More
Quartermaster
Reports to: Lilac Grove Lead The Quartermaster is the guardian of the kit — from tents and stoves to buoyancy aids and paddles. If it’s stored, borrowed, fixed or counted, it’s yours. What you’ll do Every adult role includes a friendly welcome conversation, a DBS check and free training — and a team that’s got…Find Out More
Health and Safety Lead
Reports to: Group Lead Volunteer Adventure is the point — doing it safely is the deal. The Health and Safety Lead helps everyone plan well, spot hazards early and learn when things don’t go to plan. What you’ll do Every adult role includes a friendly welcome conversation, a DBS check and free training — and…Find Out More
Beavers Team Members
Reports to: Beavers Team Leader Beavers are busy, curious and up for anything. You’ll help run sessions where six-to-eight-year-olds try things for the first time — from toasting marshmallows to their first night away. What you’ll do Every adult role includes a friendly welcome conversation, a DBS check and free training — and a team…Find Out More
Deputy Group Lead Volunteer
Reports to: Group Lead Volunteer The Deputy GLV shares the load of leading the Group — stepping in when the Group Lead Volunteer can’t be there and taking the lead on agreed areas. What you’ll do Every adult role includes a friendly welcome conversation, a DBS check and free training — and a team that’s…Find Out More
Squirrels Team Member
Reports to: Squirrels Team Leader Squirrels is where the adventure begins. As a team member you’ll help run weekly sessions full of play, stories, mess and first-time wins for our youngest members. What you’ll do No experience needed. Energy, patience and a love of glitter all help. Every adult role includes a friendly welcome conversation,…Find Out More
Board of Trustees Team
Technology Lead
Reports to: Chair The Technology Lead keeps our digital life simple, safe and working — so nobody loses an evening to a forgotten password. What you’ll do Every adult role includes a friendly welcome conversation, a DBS check and free training — and a team that’s got your back.…Find Out More
Secretary
Reports to: Chair The Secretary keeps the board organised and its paperwork in order. It’s not a trustee role — no vote, no trustee duties — but the board couldn’t run without it. What you’ll do Perfect for someone organised who’d rather keep things moving than hold a vote. Every adult role includes a friendly…Find Out More
Chair
Accountable to: The Group’s members and Trustee Board (elected at the AGM) The Chair leads the Trustee Board and works hand in hand with the Group Lead Volunteer, so that trustees support the adventure rather than steer it. What you’ll do You’ll enjoy this role if you like bringing people together and getting things decided.…Find Out More
Fundraising Lead
Reports to: Chair The Fundraising Lead finds the money that keeps subs affordable and ambitions big — from grant applications to bag-packing days. What you’ll do Every adult role includes a friendly welcome conversation, a DBS check and free training — and a team that’s got your back.…Find Out More
Other roles
Do you fancy volunteering, but the above don’t quite fit? We have a variety of other roles that are always available. We rely on these people to help run the group in the background.
Trustees – The Trustee Board plays a vital role in the running of a Scout Group. Trustee Boards make decisions and carry out administrative tasks to ensure that the best quality Scouting can be delivered to young people in the Group.
Maintenance crew team members – Without our maintenance crew, we simply wouldn’t be able to operate safely. Our maintenance crews look after our Lilac Grove HQ site and maintain Barton Island. If you are a keen gardener or an expert DIY-er we want you!
Also if you are qualified individual, electric / gas / plumbing / tree surgeon / joiner / builder and want to give something back to your community, get in touch.
Fundraising Team– We are always looking for enthusiastic people to join our team of fundraisers. 2nd Beeston is a charity and membership fees paid by parents does not cover all of our outgoings, so we top this up by fundraising. We also have a number of projects ongoing that need urgent funding. We need people like you to help raise vital funds to ensure the group has all the kit we need to operate.
