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National volunteering vacancies

The Scout Association is the UK's largest mixed youth organisation with more than 400,000 members in the UK and more across the world.

Our innovative spirit and ability to make things happen plays a vital role in the development of young people everywhere and these posts in particular will give you the chance to make a big impact on the lives of young people.

Below is a list of specific national Scouting volunteering vacancies. To view details of each volunteering vacancy and to apply click on the appropriate role title.

Additional pages include information about The Scout Association's job vacancies, and Regional Scouting vacancies.

Contingent management team - World Scout Moot

We are seeking to appoint a small contingent management team to support the preparation and delivery of this life-changing experience. In fulfilling the role, it will be necessary to attend several meetings and events during evenings and weekends.

Project opportunities - International affairs


An opportunity to be part of the UK International Teams' national project teams for 2012/13, working on visits abroad, communications and partnerships.

Project opportunities - Developing resources

An opportunity to be part of the UK Programme Teams' national project teams for 2012/13, working on programmes in a box, resources for young people, life issues, cub adventure and creative activities event.

Project opportunities - Supporting young people and adults

An opportunity to be part of the UK Programme Teams' national project teams for 2012/13, working on recognising achievement, tailoring the programme to individual needs, support with discipline and behaviour, explorer scout empowerment and the Youth Involvement Group.

Project opportunities - Developing the programme

An opportunity to be part of the UK Programme Teams' national project teams for 2012/13, working on updating activity badge requirements, core programme resources or quality of programme delivery. 

The Scout Association Trust Corporation - board member

An opportunity has arisen for you to make a contribution to The Scout Association Trust Corporation as it is appointing two members to its board. Candidates with skills in chartered surveying, property/land or financial issues are particularly welcome.

Scout Active Support Manager – FLAGS


FLAGS is a national scout active support unit for LGBT adult members of UK Scouting. We are recruiting a scout active support manager for the unit, who will contribute to its development and ensure it fulfils its purpose.

 

Campdowne 2013

There are a number of volunteer positions avaialable for Campdown 2013 - an international scout and guide camp held  at Downe Scout Activity Centre in South-East London’s greenbelt.

UK Technical Advisers - Activities

The UK Activities Team is recruiting active volunteers to take on the role of UK Technical Adviser (UKTA) for a number of different activities. 

The main function of the role will be to advise, mainly on technical issues as they arise, and to keep a watch on factors external to Scouting that will affect the activity within Scouting.

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