All Scout groups need adults to enable it to function and our group is no different!
We have a number of different roles and we can always accommodate more.
All of our adults are volunteers who freely give their time. We are not paid for what we do.
Here are some of the roles within the group:
Scouters – Team Leaders and Team Members
Scouters, led by the Group Lead Volunteer (GLV) run the sections – the weekly meetings and external activities such as competition hikes. Each section has a Team Leader and one or more Team Members. All Team Leaders and Members undertake a training programme to enable them to deliver a quality programme to the young people in their charge.There has to be a minimum of one Team Leade/Member and an additional adult to run a section meeting. Team Leaders and Team Members wear the adult Scouter uniform.
Occasional helpers
As the name suggests they help occasionally whenever they have the time.
Trustee Members
The Group Trustee Board, comprising Chairperson, Secretary, Treasurer and other nominated / elected Trustees are responsible for the governance of the Group. Activities include fundraising, looking after the equipment, HQ maintenance, everything that is needed to ensure that quality Scouting can take place at 1st Burgess Hill.
Anyone in any of the above roles is required to have a valid Scouting DBS check as a condition of taking on the role. This check is at no cost to you and requires about 10 minutes of your time to complete and validate the data.
Parents
As parents of someone in the group, you are part of the group and every other year we have a family camp to which you are invited. You can always do more – you will be welcomed into any of the roles above.
Looking for a worthwhile and enjoyable hobby? Why not offer your help, it’s always needed—and enjoy doing something challenging.