Assistant Section Leader / Section Assistants

• 27th Aberdeen Scout Group

• VO92129

Through the adventure of Scouting, young people get to take risks in a safe environment, and have their first taste of responsibility. We give young people experiences they’ll never forget. The sort of adventure Scouting offers is the chance to experience something different and the opportunity to challenge yourself. When a Beaver Scout wakes up the morning after a sleepover, or Cub Scout has just got over her fear of heights by completing her first abseil - that’s adventure.

Come join us in providing that adventure and sharing #SkillsForLife. Volunteering with our sections needn’t be a weekly commitment, if you’re not sure if it’s for you ask us about the four week challenge.

We have three sections in the group for you to choose between, depending on just how much you want to “grow down” as a means to relax. Our Beavers (6-8 year olds) and Cubs (8-10½ year olds) meet on Tuesday Evening, whilst the Scouts (10½ – 14 year olds) meet on Fridays.

You’ll be getting involved with delivering games and activities for our young people, whether that’s dishing out tails or getting them unstuck with something they’re making. Assistant Section Leaders will additionally take an active part in the planning of these activities and generally assist the section leader in running the section.

You don’t need to travel to the other side of the world to make a difference.

For further details please contact Bryan McKellar,, Executive Committee Member at E Mail: joinus@27thaberdeen.org.uk or telephone: 07981 477560.

Experience required

No experience required - We’ll give you all the training and support you need to feel good in your chosen role. All we ask is that you’re a team player with respect for yourself, others, and the world around you.

Travel details

Scout Hut at the end of Rosehill Avenue (AB24 4JY, see https://27thaberdeen.org.uk/finding-us.html for a map), occasionally other venues (normally within the city).

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Training details

Excellent support and relevant training is provided. You’ll start with a commitment free few weeks, to find out if we’re right for each other. After that you’ll pick which role you’d like to take up which will require PVG check, 2 references and an interview. You’ll be required to complete some online training within the next few months. There’s more training required for Assistant Section Leaders over the first few years, this will be explained before you make a firm commitment to the group.

Restrictions

Minimum age: 18

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Volunteers (aged 18-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
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