Location: Local Scout Groups
Reports to: Squirrel Lead / Group Lead Volunteer
Role Overview:
As a Squirrel Section Volunteer, you will play a key supporting role in delivering engaging and fun activities for young children aged 4-6 in the Squirrel Scouts. You will assist the Squirrel Leader in creating a safe, exciting, and inclusive environment where young children can explore new experiences, build confidence, and learn important life skills.
Key Responsibilities:
- Activity Support: Help prepare and deliver activities, games, and outdoor adventures during Squirrel Scout meetings.
- Supervision: Assist in supervising the children during sessions to ensure their safety and well-being.
- Encouragement & Engagement: Provide encouragement and support to individual children, helping them to fully engage in activities and develop new skills.
- Set-up & Clean-up: Help set up materials and equipment for activities and assist with clean-up after the session.
- Team Collaboration: Work alongside the Squirrel Leader and other volunteers to ensure sessions run smoothly and are enjoyable for all.
- Positive Role Model: Demonstrate positive behavior and promote Scouting values such as respect, kindness, and teamwork.
Skills & Qualities:
- Friendly, patient, and approachable.
- Enjoy working with young children.
- Enthusiastic and willing to help in all aspects of the program.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Good communication skills with children and adults.
Time Commitment:
A commitment to assisting with weekly Squirrel Scout meetings (usually around an hour per week) and occasional events.
Training & Support:
No prior Scouting experience is required. All volunteers will receive full training, including safeguarding, health and safety, and support to develop in their role.
Benefits:
- Make a positive impact in the lives of young children.
- Gain new skills and experiences in working with children and as part of a team.
- Be part of a friendly, inclusive Scouting community.
Join us in helping to create an environment where Squirrels can learn, grow, and have fun!
For more information on volunteering in one of our Squirrel drey’s, please complete the form below and one of the team will be in touch.
