Adult volunteers are pivotal to the running of our Scout Group. These include leaders, assistants, occasional helpers, parents, committee members, fundraisers and more.
As long as you're over 18, you can help out as an adult volunteer in Scouting. There is no upper age limit for adult volunteers. If you are aged between 14 and 18, there is the option of becoming a Young Leader.
As well as gaining externally recognised skills and having a brilliant time, Scouting also offers the chance to build on personal skills, like teamwork, confidence and leadership. A study found that over 90% of our volunteers believe that the skills and experiences they have gained through Scouting have been of relevance to their working or personal lives.
The Group Scout Leader and Section leaders do a great job of planning programmes and activities, in line with badges, to ensure that your child gets the most out of scouting. But to enable the sessions to run, legally, we require the correct adult to child ratio.
Traditionally sections would have a number of assistant leaders and long term helpers but with lives getting busier for everyone, this long term commitment can be hard and this is where occasional volunteers come in – how much time you give is completely up to you. The section leaders have done the hard work, volunteers just need to give up 60/90 mins of a week and be willing to help out during that session.
You don’t have to be an adventurer like Bear Grylls to get involved. But even better if you have a skill you’re willing to share! Do you have first aid knowledge? Are you good with numbers? Handy in the kitchen? Or are you a DIY whizz? It can all be used to assist the children in achieving their and our goals.
Many Scouting helpers and leaders are parents of members because they’ve seen first-hand how Scouting benefits young people and want to give something back. It’s also a chance to spend more time with your children and learn new skills.
Also children of volunteers, in the main roles across the group, jump to the front of the queue when waiting to join the group.
If you are interested and would like to discuss it further please feel free to approach any of the leaders or make contact using the link on the left.
Roles within Hutton Rudby and Swainby Scout Group
Volunteers are required across the group to assist in the running of our Scout Group. Below is a list of the main roles.
Leaders
Group Scout Leader, currently Paul Clarke
To manage and support the Scout Group and its Leaders to ensure it runs effectively and that Scouting within the Group develops in accordance with the rules and policies of The Scout Association.
Scout Leader, currently Tom Courtman-Stock
Manage and lead the operation of the Scout section. In particular, the planning and delivery of a balanced programme.
Assistant Scout Leaders, currently Nigel Cambage and Allan Pang
Support the operation of the Scout section. In particular, the planning and delivery of a balanced programme.
Cub Leader, currently Gavin Bowers
Manage and lead the operation of the Cubs section. In particular, the planning and delivery of a balanced programme.
Assistant Cub Leaders, currently Keith Mungham & Jill Banks-Howe
Support the operation of the Cubs section. In particular, the planning and delivery of a balanced programme.
Beaver Leader, currently VACANT
Manage and lead the operation of the Beaver section. In particular, the planning and delivery of a balanced programme.
Assistant Beaver Leaders – currently VACANT
Support the operation of the Beaver section. In particular, the planning and delivery of a balanced programme.
Occasional Volunteers
Occasional volunteers are essential to the success of section meetings and activities. Having the back up of a pool of volunteers to call on when required means leaders can plan a programme of a term ensuring the children achieve their badge goals.
To allow volunteers enough notice of availability, some leaders assign volunteers to specific weeks at the beginning of term to ensure activities can go ahead. If you would be willing to go on one of these volunteer rotas, please inform your child’s section leader.
Executive Committee
Chair, currently VACANT
The Chair will lead the Executive Committee, ensuring that it fulfils its responsibilities within the Group. The Chair will work closely with the Group Scout Leader to achieve the purpose of The Scout Association through the development of local Scouting, in accordance with the Policy, Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association.
Secretary, currently Pippa Allan
The Secretary will support the Chair of the Executive Committee to ensure the smooth functioning and sound administration of the Scout Group in accordance with the Policy, Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association.
Treasurer, currently Laura Malkin
The Treasurer will provide sound financial administration, support and information to the Executive Committee and Group in accordance with the Policy, Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association.
Training Lead, currently Martin Rayner
Responsible for supporting and assessing adult members through their training up to the award of the Wood Badge.
Group Administrator, currently Paul Barnard
Group Administrators are adult volunteers who support and assist in the smooth running and sound administration of the Scout Group.
Parent Representative (at least 2 of), currently VACANT
Contribute to the running of the Group by providing administrative support, strategic direction, compliance with relevant legislation and completion of the duties set out in The Scout Association’s Policy, Organisation and Rules.
Fundraiser Lead, currently VACANT
Main contact with the executive committee for ideas in relation to raising funds for the group. Leads the fundraising group with any fundraising activities supported by the group secretary and treasurer.
Fundraising Parent Representative (at least2 of), currently VACANT
Assists the Fundraiser Lead in achieving fundraising goals for the group.