Medway Towns District Scouts

Vacancies - Wanted: Everyday heroes. Volunteer today.

We constantly need to find volunteers for specific roles within the district. These roles range from section team members 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 of medway.

You will find our current vacancies listed below. Click on the one that interests you to find out more information and how to apply.

Team Roles - (working with Young People)

Team Leaders

Manage and lead the operation of the Section. In particular, the planning and delivery of the Balanced Programme, with the help of team members, Young Leaders and members of Scout Active Support as appropriate. 

Position(s) vacant - Scout Section (10.5 - 14 years old) - Scout Section Team Leader - 44th Medway

Explorer Section (14 - 18) - Explorer Scout Team Leader - 10th Medway

Beaver Section (6 - 8) - Beaver Scout Team Leader - 14th Medway

Beaver Section (6 - 8) - Beaver Scout Team Leader - 11th Medway (Mondays)

Cub Section (8 - 10.5) - Cub Scout Team Leader - 11th Medway (Wednesdays)

Cub Section (8 - 10.5) - Cub Scout Team Leader - 44th Medway (Tuesdays)

Explorer Section (14 - 18) - Explorer Scout Team Leader - 11th Medway (Tuesdays or Thursdays)

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Team Members

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

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Parent Helpers (DBS Essential)

DBS'd Parent Helpers are adult volunteers who assist the Section Team Leaders and Team Members in delivering the programme to young people in Scouting.

Position(s) vacant - Most Sections & Groups

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Management and Trustee Roles

District HR Manager

The HR Manager will support the District Lead Volunteer Team 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.

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Group Lead Volunteer (GLV)

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

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Group Chair (Trustee)

The Group Trustee Board plays a vital role in the running of a Scout Group. Trustee Boards 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 Trustee Board, ensuring that it fulfils its responsibilities within the Group. The Chair will work closely with the Group Lead Volunteer 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

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Group Secretary (Non Trustee)

The Group Trustee Board plays a vital role in the running of a Scout Group. Trustee Boards 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 is a non trustee role will support the Chair and the Trustee Board 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)

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Group Treasurer (Trustee)

The Group Trustee Board plays a vital role in the running of a Scout Group. Trustee Boards 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 Trustee Board and Group, in accordance with the Policy, Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association.

Position(s) vacant - 44th Medway (Delce)

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Group Trustee Board Members

The Group Trustee Board plays a vital role in the running of a Scout Group. Trustee Boards make decisions and carry out administrative tasks to ensure that the best quality Scouting can be delivered to young people in the Group.

Positions vacant - most Groups

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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

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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.

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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.

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