Outline: Support the operation of the Explorer Section. In particular, the planning and delivery of the Balanced Programme, with the help of other Team Members.
Responsible to: Group Lead Volunteer
Appointment Requirements: Must successfully complete the appointment process (including acceptable personal enquiries and acceptance of The Scout Association’s policies). During the 5 months of Provisional Appointment the relevant Getting Started modules must be completed and a Wood Badge must be completed within three years of Full Appointment, as well as ongoing safeguarding and safety training.
It’s expected that whilst volunteering for this role you will undertake regulated activity.
Main Tasks
Delivery of a Balanced Programme:
- Support the delivery of a safe, exciting and stimulating Balanced Programme for the Section taking into account the needs, interests and abilities of the Young People.
- Support the safe delivery of the programme in accordance with the Policy, Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association.
- Ensuring that every young person in the Section has the opportunity to attend at least one night’s away experience each year.
- Actively support and promote the achievement of badges and awards, in particular the Chief Scouts Award.
- Actively work with other adults in the Group to support and promote Group or multi-section activities and events.
- Agree how you can support the team Leader to ensure regular opportunities are provided for young people to express their views on the programme and running on the Section, and that those views are taken into account (for example using Log Chews, Pack, Troop, Sixer or Patrol Leader forums, or any other method).
- Actively support the Section Leaders to promote the Moving On from Section to Section.
Operation of the Section
- Work with the Group Lead Volunteer, the Trustee Board and others to support recruiting and inducting appropriate Team Members
- Agree responsibilities with the Team Members and parent helpers taking into account the development of the individual’s leadership potential.
- Ensure accurate records are kept of the Young People in the Section in accordance with the Data Protection Act and pass these records to the Section Leader when the Young Person reaches the age to move up to the next Section.
- Regularly review the operation of the Section.
- Make and maintain good relationships with parents/carers of the Young People. This may include running a parent rota and/or inviting parents to support camps or other residential experiences.
Wider Group tasks:
- Follow the Group’s financial procedures which must be in accordance with POR.
- Attend and contribute to relevant Group and District meetings. These may include meetings of the Group Council, Leaders’ meetings (at Group, District or County level), and AGMs.
Note: any other tasks are to be agreed with the Line Manager.
