Vacancies - Wanted: Everyday heroes. Volunteer today.
We constantly need to find volunteers for specific roles within the district. These roles range from assistant section leaders to Group Trustees, Activity Instructors to Campsite Service Crew. The roles are exciting and rewarding, and help us to deliver the best possible Scouting experience for the young people.
You will find our current vacancies listed below. Click on the one that interests you to find out more information and how to apply.
Leaders Roles - (working with Young People)
Section Leaders
Manage and lead the operation of the Section. In particular, the planning and delivery of the Balanced Programme, with the help of Assistant Section Leaders, Section Assistants, Young Leaders and members of Scout Active Support as appropriate.
Position(s) vacant - Scout Section (10.5 - 14 years old) - Scout Leader - 44th Medway
Explorer Section (14 - 18) - Explorer Scout Leader - 10th Medway
Beaver Section (6 - 8) - Beaver Scout Leader - 14th Medway
Beaver Section (6 - 8) - Beaver Scout Leader - 11th Medway (Mondays)
Cub Section (8 - 10.5) - Cub Scout Leader - 11th Medway (Wednesdays)
Cub Section (8 - 10.5) - Cub Scout Leader - 44th Medway (Tuesdays)
Explorer Section (14 - 18) - Explorer Scout Leader - 11th Medway (Tuesdays or Thursdays)
Assistant Section Leaders
Support the operation of the Section. In particular, the planning and delivery of the Balanced Programme, with the help of other Section Leaders, Assistant Section Leaders, Section Assistants, Young Leaders and members of Scout Active Support as appropriate.
Position(s) vacant - Beavers (6 - 8 yrs old) - 38th/40th Strood
Cubs (8 - 10.5) - 28th Medway
Explorers (14 - 18) - 10th Medway
Beavers (6 - 8) - 14th Medway
Beavers (6 - 8) - 30th Cuxton
Cubs (8- 10.5) - 14th Medway
Scouts (10.5 - 14) - 27th Strood
Most Sections & Groups
Section Assistants
Management and Trustee Roles
District HR Manager
The HR Manager will support the DC to ensure the smooth functioning and sound administration of the District appointments process, in accordance with the Policy, Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association.
Group Scout Leader
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.
No positions vacant
Group Chair
The Group Executive Committee plays a vital role in the running of a Scout Group. Executive Committees make decisions and carry out administrative tasks to ensure that the best quality Scouting can be delivered to young people in the Group.
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.
Position(s) vacant - 28th Medway
30th Cuxton
Group Secretary
The Group Executive Committee plays a vital role in the running of a Scout Group. Executive Committees make decisions and carry out administrative tasks to ensure that the best quality Scouting can be delivered to young people in the Group.
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.
Position(s) vacant - 24th Medway Scout Group (Borstal)
2nd Cliffe Scout Group
44th Medway (Delce)
Group Treasurer
The Group Executive Committee plays a vital role in the running of a Scout Group. Executive Committees make decisions and carry out administrative tasks to ensure that the best quality Scouting can be delivered to young people in the Group.
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.
Position(s) vacant - 44th Medway (Delce)
Group Executive Committee Members
Support Roles - District Teams / Campsite Service Crew / Activity Instructors
District Team
The District Team provides vital support to the District and Groups whether its organising District activities and events, supporting growth and development, providing digital help and IT solutions, graphic designs and posters or promoting Scouting in the local media there's a role for any skill set.
Positions available - all District Teams
Campsite Service Crew / Activity Instructors
Buckmore Park Service Crew contribute to the day to day running of our popular local Scout campsite by providing support in all aspects of running a busy activity centre.
Service crew duties include providing activity instruction, ground works and general maintenance, administration, cleaning and staffing large events.
First Aid Trainers
All of our Leaders, managers and supporters are required to gain a First Aid qualification and renew this every 3 years, first aid trainers are vital in providing this important training for our 400+ volunteers.
Training Advisors
