Midlothian District Scouts Secretary

• South East Scotland Scouts

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Midlothian Scouts currently do not have a District Secretary and we need one! We need your help to volunteer
to become an Executive member. Do you have good administration skills? Would you prefer to support more
‘behind the scenes’? Can you help keep our records in order?
You will play a key role by leading the administrative work for Midlothian Scouts. No previous secretarial
experience is needed, we just need someone who is good at admin and keeping records. This is an exciting central
which could take about 2 hours or so per month only!
This is your chance to be extraordinary and help in a flexible way! Joining our committee is not as posh as it

sounds but we do like to have fun.
· Minimal commitment – only a couple of hours a month
· Flexible volunteering to fit around you – your skills/interests/time
· Alongside like-minded people – we're easy to get on with
· Great fun - it sounds formal, but it isn't!
· Make a difference – get that ‘feel good factor’
The Secretary will support the Chair of the Executive Committee to ensure the smooth functioning and sound administration of the Scout Group for instance. · Provide administrative support to the running of the Executive Committee. · Work with the Chair of the Executive Committee to set meeting agendas and arrange meeting logistics for the Executive Committee. · Communicating with the Executive Committee and relevant Scout Council. · Preparing the appropriate administration for the Annual General Meeting, including collating the Annual. · Report and Accounts for the Annual General Meeting. · And more Though ‘Executive’ sounds a bit formal, it is not like that at all! We are a relaxed group of like-minded individuals! This role is ideal for those who do not necessarily wish to work directly with young people but would like to help to support and develop Scouting a couple of hours or so a month.

Experience required

· Strong organisational skills · Strong communication skills · Ability to work as part of a team · Able to think creatively and solve problems · Good IT skills · Ability to summarise information for different audiences · Willing to speak one’s mind and listen to the views of others. · Able to maintain independent and objective judgement

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Volunteers (aged 12-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
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