Midlothian Scout District Training Adviser

• South East Scotland Scouts

• VO90876

Training Advisers (TA) provide adult Scouts training support to help our young people be the best they can be. You
can join Scouts as a TA with no Scouting experience. Yes, we couldn’t deliver Scouting without our TAs!
No previous Scouts experience, no problem! This is a non-uniformed volunteering role. And if you aren’t an
existing training provider please don’t worry – it’s the passion, interest and relatable skills which count.
Trainers are key to the volunteer training scheme at the Scouts. Training Advisers (TA) have an essential job in
providing support to those undertaking training for their appointment in Scouting. The key role of a TA is to
support a learner through The Scouts’ Adult Training Scheme. Our excellent South East Scotland Scouts TA
team provide our volunteers with superb assistance, the tools and tips to feel trained, supported and happy in
your role.
As a TA you will help adults navigate through the training process. You'll start by identifying the training needs for
the person concerned and agreeing a Personal Learning Plan (PLP), planning how these needs can be met, validate
training and possibly presenting some key modules as part of your learning or skills presentations. You will work with a wider experienced Training Team to support our learners. The ultimate goal is to help our adult leaders secure their 'Wood Badge' which you'd play a pivotal role as this will mean they can deliver the best scouting experience for our young people today and tomorrow. Our training is award-winning and you have the chance to be part of this amazing experience - learning and growing as you go. We are looking for new faces to join our expanding training team in line with our recovery post covid and ongoing growth

Experience required

Strong organisational skills
Able to provide constructive feedback
Motivate participants to apply their learning in their Scouting role
Manage and monitor own tasks and time
Strong communication skills
Flexible approach
Able to think creatively and solve problems
Good IT skills
Ability to summarise information for different audiences
Able to maintain independent and objective judgement
Enthusiastic about learning

Travel details

mainly online

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Training details

We provide our volunteers with the tools and tips to help you feel trained, supported and happy in your role. Our training is award winning and reflects the experience and role requirements. You’d not be alone!

Restrictions

Minimum age: 18

Frequency & commitment

Days and times to be discussed with volunteer. Approximately five hours of volunteering per month

Volunteers (aged 18-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
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This volunteering opportunity is also advertised across Midlothian.

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