Team Tasks

Create a safe environment:

• Create a safe environment for young people by sharing the Yellow Card with parents and carers, the Orange Card with Young Leaders, and display posters in your meeting place.
• Check the programme can run safely.
• Make sure adult:child ratios are always maintained and there’s a leader in charge for each session.
• Brief helpers on the practical aspects of safety and safeguarding. This includes giving them a copy of the Yellow Card and confirming they’ve read and understood it. Make sure helpers know who to speak to if they have any concerns.
• Create and review risk assessments.
• Check there are first aid kits or supplies for all activities.
• Review safety incidents and report them in the right way.
• Report any safeguarding concerns directly to the UKHQ Safeguarding Team.

Plan and deliver a great programme:

• Work with young people to plan and deliver a great programme, including nights away and adventurous activities, to help them achieve their Top Awards.
• Find ways to continue to improve the programme.
• Make good use of stakeholders in their community, including other Scout volunteers.

Make sure there’s a great culture for everyone:

• Help young people and volunteers feel welcome and included, and make changes (when necessary) so the environment and activities are accessible for everyone.
• Create leadership opportunities for Young Leaders.
• Mentor volunteers in the team and help them develop, including Young Leaders.
• Check volunteers behave positively and in line with Our Volunteering Culture.

If you would like to volunteer for a role in the Section team please use the contact form and select “Volunteering Enquiry” for the enquiry type.