Explorer Leader – Team Member

When: Thursday Where: At the following Groups/Units
9
Crusaders Explorer Scout Unit
Cross Gates Methodist Church
1a Austhorpe Rd
Leeds
LS15 8BA
9
Bowers Explorer Scout Unit
Bowers Allerton Hall
Queen Street
Leeds
LS26 8DF
Open Volunteer Spots: Unlimited

Are you interested in being part of running an Explorer Unit 14-18 year olds? Then being on an Explorer Team may be the place for you!

As part of an Explorer Team, you would take on a portion of the team’s tasks and assist the Explorer Team Lead. You can see what the team does below. If this role interests you or you’d like to know more, please get in touch.

Who do you report to?

Explorer Team Lead

Task for the whole Explorer Team

Plan and Deliver a great programme
  • Work with young people to plan and deliver a great programme, including nights away and adventurous activities
  • Help Scouts earn their top award – The Chief Scout’s Platinum, Diamond and King’s Scout Awards
  • Tailor the programme to the needs of your Explorer Unit
  • Include community members to help run programme nights
Make sure there’s a great culture for all
  • Help young people and volunteers feel welcome and included, and make changes (when necessary) so the environment and activities are accessible for everyone.
  • Check volunteers behave positively and in line with Our Volunteering Culture.
Create a safe environment
  • Check the programme can run safely.
  • Make sure adult:child safeguarding ratios are always maintained and there’s a leader in charge for each session.
  • Create and review risk assessments, check there are first aid kits or supplies for all activities,
  • Review safety incidents and report them in the right way & report any safeguarding concerns directly to the UKHQ Safeguarding Team

Tasks for allocated Team Members

Communicate with others including Parents/Carers
Make sure admin is done correctly
Look after finances

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