Outline: Provide guidance to Squirrel leaders in the delivery of a safe, fun, inclusive and age-appropriate programme. In partnership with the District Commissioner, support the growth of Squirrel Dreys in the District, including getting people ready to set up the Drey and provide ongoing care.
Responsible to: District Commissioner
Responsible for: District Leaders (if applicable)
Main Contacts: District Commissioner, District Team, including Group Scout Leaders, Squirrel Section Leaders, across the District, Assistant District Commissioners (Squirrel Section) in other Districts, within the County, Assistant County Commissioner (Squirrel Section)
Main Tasks
- Work with the Group Scout Leader to advise the Section Leaders about the Squirrels programme and support the induction of new volunteers.
- Advise the District Commissioner and District Team on matters relating to the Squirrel section
- Support Squirrel section leaders to follow Scout policies and let the Group Scout Leader know, if any additional support is needed.
- Be a part of the District and County Team and attend meetings.
- Organise meetings for Squirrel Drey Leaders to share best practice and identify opportunities to work together.
- Encourage the Squirrel section leaders and any district squirrel leaders, to work together to organise and run District wide programme of activities for Squirrels.
- Keep up to date with information about 4-5 year olds and what things are happening in local communities, which might be relevant to the Squirrels section
- Promote Squirrel Scouts in local communities, in partnership with Squirrel leaders.
- Support the District Commissioner with the growth of Squirrel Dreys within the district, including recruiting new volunteers.
Appointment Requirements:
- Complete the appointment process (including acceptable personal enquiries and acceptance of the Scout Association’s policies), including a disclosure check.
- Completion of applicable Getting Started training modules, which cover Essential Information, Safety, Safeguarding and GDPR, (within five months of starting the role, if new to Scouts).
- Complete the Scout training programme for this role, to achieve the Wood Badge within three years.
- Renew safeguarding and safety training, when it is due.
- Take part in ongoing learning opportunities.
If your interested in the role of Programme Lead Volunteer – Squirrels please complete the short form below and our District Commissioner / Lead Volunteer will be in contact to discuss the role further.
