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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