We’re currently looking for a District Lead Volunteer. This is a management role, and we need someone who can provide leadership, motivation and guidance to our adult volunteers.
A large part of this role involves managing and supporting Group Lead Volunteers, who manage local Groups. A key source of support for the District Lead Volunteer is their line manager, who is the County Lead Volunteer
You don’t need any prior experience of Scouting to apply for this role, we’ll make sure you’re fully trained and supported.
In addition to managing Group Lead Volunteers, District Lead Volunteers also ensure that support is available at every level, so that all volunteers feel valued, motivated, inspired and focused on providing first-class Scouting for young people. The most successful District Lead Volunteers recognise the importance of valuing the hard work of volunteers, seeks to ensure that they feel happy and supported, week after week and that they are regularly thanked for what they do.
The District Lead Volunteer provides direction for the District and will help others see the bigger Scouting picture through their leadership.
We encourage everyone in management roles within Scouting to adopt an approach that combines the skills of both leadership and management.

Activities

Advice, Information & Support,Business, Management & Research,Trusteeships & Committees,Youth Work,Volunteer Management

 

Skills & Attributes

Managing People, Organising & Planning, Leadership Skills, Communication Skills

 

Skills Description

1. Providing direction A good District Lead Volunteer will create a vision for Scouting in their District and provide clear leadership to implement that vision.

2. Working with people It is vital that a District Lead Volunteer can create team spirit amongst the other volunteers they work with, and can form effective working relationships based on trust and the fundamental principles of Scouting: • integrity • respect • care • belief • cooperation

3. Achieving results District Lead Volunteers ensure that goals are achieved, plans are seen through to completion, and that good relationships are maintained within and between Scout Groups. Forging links within the local community is also an important aspect of development.

4. Enabling change It is important for a District Lead Volunteer to encourage volunteers to think of creative ways to improve Scouting across the District. They should then provide the support to implement appropriate changes.

5. Using resources A District Lead Volunteer will ensure that information and resources are available, helping volunteers across the District to continue to provide excellent Scouting opportunities to young people. 6. Managing time and personal skills A good District Lead Volunteer should use their time effectively and be willing to continue to learn and improve their skills.