UK Squirrel Scouts Team Member
Join our UK Scouts volunteer team
Equal opportunities
Scouts is an equal opportunity recruiter. We're committed to diversity and actively seeking applicants from a wide range of backgrounds, in particular, Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities.
About the role
As a UK Squirrel Scouts Team Member, you will work closely with the UK Squirrel Scouts Team Leader to support the delivery of a fun, safe, and engaging programme for young people aged 4–6. You will focus on one of several key areas, such as Top Awards, Volunteer Communications, Webinars and Forums, or Partnership Working with other teams.
This role offers the opportunity to champion your area of expertise while contributing to national initiatives and projects. You will work closely with volunteers, gather feedback, and help ensure that Squirrel Scouts experiences continue to meet the needs of local leaders and families. Your work will support the delivery of Scouts’ 2026–2035 Strategic Plan, helping young people enjoy safe, adventurous, and skill-building activities from the very start of their Scouting journey.
As part of a collaborative national team, you will help develop projects from UKHQ guidance and your own initiatives, build relationships with other teams, and contribute to projects that strengthen the Squirrel Scouts programme across the UK.
Key tasks
- Support the UK Squirrel Scouts Team Leader in promoting and increasing participation in Top Awards and recognition programmes
- Enhance communication channels between UKHQ and local volunteers to ensure consistent and effective collaboration
- Coordinate and support webinars, forums, and events to strengthen elements of the Squirrel Scouts programme
- Build and maintain strong partnerships with other teams to develop engaging resources for Squirrel Scouts
- Collaborate on national projects and initiatives that align with Squirrel Scouts programme objectives
- Organise and support events that encourage growth, engagement, and development within the Squirrel Scouts section
- Gather feedback from volunteers and families to inform continuous improvement
Person specification
- Understanding of activity-based programme delivery in Scouting or similar youth-focused environments
- Experience in coordinating teams, projects, or initiatives involving volunteers
- Knowledge of safety and risk management considerations for adventurous activities
- Experience supporting volunteers in a collaborative setting
- Familiarity with UK Scouts’ structures, policies, and procedures (desirable)
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire, support, and guide volunteers
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to engage a wide range of stakeholders
- Ability to plan, coordinate, and manage multiple activities or initiatives effectively
- Problem-solving skills and creative thinking to enhance activity support
- Confident in using digital tools for communication, collaboration, and project management
- Passionate about delivering high-quality, inclusive Scouting experiences for young people
- Collaborative and able to work effectively as part of a diverse volunteer team
- Proactive, self-motivated, and able to drive initiatives forward
- Adaptable and open to feedback to continuously improve programme delivery
This role includes a range of tasks that need a realistic and ongoing time commitment, with flexibility around when those tasks are completed. If you already volunteer with Scouts, please take time to think about how this UK role would fit alongside any other roles you hold, and have a conversation with your current Team Leader before applying.
For some people, taking on a UK role may mean stepping back from, or handing over, another role so they can give each one the attention it deserves and have a positive and rewarding volunteering experience.
UK Squirrel Scouts Team
Squirrel Scouts is where young children take their first steps in Scouting, learning, exploring, and having fun in a safe and supportive environment. The UK Squirrel Scouts Team Member plays a key role in supporting volunteers, delivering projects, and helping to ensure that the programme is engaging and accessible to all.
This role offers the chance to champion your area of expertise, collaborate with other volunteers, and directly support Scouts’ 2026–2035 Strategic Plan. If you are enthusiastic, passionate about Scouting, and want to make a difference for young children, this is the role for you.
- Lewis Dangerfield (UK Lead Volunteer for Programme)
Sound good?
Before making an application please ensure that you've read carefully read our vacancy informtion. In order for us to monitor the application of our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policy, we'd be grateful if you'd also complete the Diversity Monitoring questions on the Application Form.
Questions?
If you'd like to discuss this role in more detail, please get in touch with:
Lewis Dangerfield (UK Lead Volunteer for Programme): [email protected]
Next steps
Thank you so much for your interest in volunteering with our team. You can apply for the role yourself by completing the Application Form.
A Search Group has been set up to guide the selection process. They will carefully review all applications and nominations and then invite selected applicants to the next stage, once internal checks are complete.
Interview date: TBC
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Closing date:
Fri, April 3, 2026, 9:00 AM