The search is on for a new Chief Volunteer of Wales

Thank you Rhian! 

Rhian has provided leadership within Wales at a pivotal time as we have worked through our Skills for Life strategy and helped people navigate through a global pandemic.

Rhian has worked in partnership with the ScoutsCymru staff and trustees to make sure our Areas, Districts and Scout Groups have been supported to deliver brilliant programme to our young people. As part of Team UK and more recently the UK Leadership Team, as well as the UK’s Operations Committee and then Strategy & Delivery Committee,

Rhian has contributed to the development of Scouting across the whole of the United Kingdom, making sure the voice of Scouts in Wales is strongly heard as part of UK decision making.

I would like to take the opportunity to thank Rhian for her dedication and commitment over the past six years as Chief Volunteer.

The search for the new Chief Volunteer of Wales

We are now looking to find our next Chief Volunteer of Wales. This is an important volunteer leadership role for our movement as we work together to provide Skills for Life for even more young people across Wales through our inclusive growth efforts. 

The Chief Volunteer role is about leadership, providing support for a team of volunteers in key leadership roles by being a great coach, critical friend and providing inspiration. Leadership in the Scouts is about creating the conditions for our people to succeed whilst having fun and finding fulfilment along the way. Being the Chief Volunteer of Wales is no different and so I would encourage you to think about who you know who would be great for this role. 

I want to create the best possible team to lead UK Scouts, and I believe that we will do that by inviting and involving volunteers from different walks of life with different experiences, different skills and perspectives.

So at this time we are really keen to provide opportunities for people to develop their skills, interests and experience in Scouting in a supportive and enjoyable way.

You do not need years of experience in Scouts or in life, we are looking to identify volunteers with potential and enthusiasm for what we are here to achieve together for young people who we can help develop along the way. 

Find out more about the role, including the details of how you can apply or nominate someone else. 

The closing date for nominations and applications is Wednesday 16 April at 23.59pm.

We’ll then be inviting shortlisted candidates to attend interviews on Sunday 18 May.

Thank you in advance for your support in identifying suitable people who’d be great in this role.