Currently in the Odiham District we are looking for the following people to assist with running the District. Scouting is a purely voluntary hobby - however there are many benefits to assisting a local Scout group. We have an active social scene and you'll get the opportunity to try many of the activities and improve your skills and qualifications. Of course, you get the benefit of seeing the youngsters develop as they progress through Scouts, knowing you are helping your local community!
For more information about Scouting, please visit the national website: www.scouts.org.uk
Current roles required in Odiham District:
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Section Leaders |
The Beaver, Cub, Scout or Explorer Leader. Responsible for running the evenings for the youngsters, in conjunction with a number of Assistant Leaders. The most demanding of the jobs within Scouting, but also the most rewarding. Plenty of opportunity for adventure and discovery - international travel encouraged! Training is provided for all uniformed roles with support and advice from local, county and national resources. For detailed information about each of the Scout family sections, visit the national website www.scouts.org.uk and follow the 'New to Scouting' link. |
Group Scout Leaders |
Responsible for efficient running of the local Scout Group. Odiham District consists of 7 'groups' each with it's own Beaver Colony, Cub Pack and Scout Troop. The GSL role involves managing the leaders running these sections and liaising with the District Commissioner. A uniformed role. |
Group Chairman |
Each Scout Group is run by a Group Executive. The Exec is responsible for the administrative side of the group, often including maintenance of the headquarters. The Chairman of this Exec is also a member of the District Executive who are trustees for the District Scout Council. This is a non-uniformed role. |
Network Scout Members |
Aged 18 - 25? Network Scouts have their own programme and meet when and where they want to. The programme includes the Awards structure, aiming to achieve the ultimate goal in Scouting - the Queen's Scout Award. Members of Network include any leaders under 25. Visit the Hampshire Scout website for more information about the county run activities of this section, including the annual Ball. |
Fellowship Members |
Aged over 18, but don't wish to go into uniform or become a member of Network Scouts? The Scout Fellowship is a unit whose aim is to support Scouting whether at Group, District or County level - or for a specific purpose, like supportng a campsite. Members meet socially and assist with Scouting under the aims of their Fellowship. Members can make The Promise and wear the uniform if they so wish. More information on Fellowships from the national Scout website or from our own District pages. |
Skills Instructors |
In addition to the uniformed Leaders, Odiham District Scouts are always looking for additional skills instructors. This can be for any speciliased activity, or for general activities. You need to be qualified to a national body level for specilist skills (like climbing, archery and shooting) but often Scouting is able to offer training courses if you wish to increase your skills base. |
For more information about any of the above Scouting roles in Odiham, or if you would like to discuss Scouting further, then please contact the District Commissioner, Jakki Holland email dc@odihamscouts.org.uk