| A | B | C | D | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Core Function | Typical Activities | Skills needed | Time investment | |
2 | Administration Support | Assisting Group Secretary with range of duties including Group wide communications, census completion, joining list management | Organisation Communication Spreadsheet use | 2hrs a week | |
3 | Architect and planning expertise | Design a building that would meet needs and secure planning consent | Adhoc as needed no more than an hour a month | ||
4 | Assistant Section Leader | This a significant role which is very rewarding to find out more please see the formal role description | Organisation and planning for a balanced programme of activity over a two year programme Ability to lead and work with children and adults Readiness to attend event and camps and development children in their development To undertake training required to earn wood badge | Varies | |
5 | Badge Corner | Review Badge evidence from Beavers, Cubs or Scouts to ensure duly completed Work with Section Leader to verify and issue badges Planning how to achieve partnership badges and organising | Understanding of badge qualification requirements Ability to check evidence and ask questions to test knowledge | Every other week on a Thursday | |
6 | Building Specialist | Review potential sites and / or building in terms of our suitability Make estimates on possible costs and effort to meet our needs | Knowledge of construction approches, costs and risks Access to speciaist advisers and skills at low or probon basis Ability to make assessments of any potential sites and buildings | Ad Hoc, site visits, advice | |
7 | Camp Adult Helper | Help with Catering Help with activities Help with general supervision | Patience Interest in outdoor activities helps Ability to cook en masse Vigilance | 1 to 2 days twice a year | |
8 | Camp Set up and Break down team | Unload Trailer Plan site layout Put up tents Set up Kitchen Set up fire area Set up Eating Area | Physical ability to work with tents and equipment Work as part of a team Knowledge of tent erection a benefit | Per event usually a camp for 50 takes 8 hours to set up with 6 to 8 people working together | |
9 | Carpenter | Build Wooden boxes / Crates for storage Build shelves / Tables / Benches | Qualified | Adhoc | |
10 | Electrical skills | Making electrical games and experiments Building wiring review | Qualified | AdHoc | |
11 | Equipment Maintenance | Cleaning Equipment post events Hanging Tents to Dry out in large warm space or outside Working with Quarter Master | Access to workshop area or large dry areas for hanging out tents | Event related, peaks of activity | |
12 | Equipment Sourcing | Make connections with possible sources of equipment, seek donations or discounts on behalf of Scout Group Work with Quarter Master to determine priorities | Good network of organisations and contacts Have the cheek to ask for it for free and charm people into donations or exceptionally good deals | Ad Hoc as and when it can be achieved | |
13 | Event / Trip / Visit Organisers | Plan Trips to venues Liaise with Venue and their organisers and Section Leaders Write brief about event for distribution to parents and section members Manage budget and liaise with Group Treasurer | Telephone Organisation and planning Use of internet Good communication skills | 3 hours per event | |
14 | Finding sources of grant funding and making applications and maintaining a pipeline of prospective sources of funds | Web research for sources of applicable grants Reading through application process Phoning grant organisations to seek clarification and promote our cause Complete online and offline forms Working with Group Chairman and GSL | Perseverance! Ability to use web browser and search capabilities Accurate Records for tracking applications Good telephone skills / Sales ability Attention to detail in completing forms! both on an doffline | 1 to 2 hours per week at anytime of the day | |
15 | Loading and Unloading Trailer | Before and After Camp we need to load and unload our trailer of Van of Camp equipment this can be a time consuming task made easier by many hands | Physical ability to lift bags and boxes and work in a team | 1.5 hours per time, linked to an event | |
16 | Meeting Adult Helper | See FAQ | |||
17 | Metal and Pipework | Work with Gas systems, water heating systems, build trolleys, trailers, go karts | Qualified | ||
18 | Parent rota management | Managing an online parent rota shared by all leaders Calling, emailing, texting and meeting parents to schedule them into rota for at least 2 months in advance | Telpehone, internet, interpersonal skills, organisational ability, perseverance, ability to juggle lots of inputs and schedule challenges | 2 hours a week | |
19 | Partnership Badge coordinator | Making connections with other scout or community groups organising a joint event that enables cross fertilisation of ideas Ensuring follow up is done and confirmation of achivement of requirements to earn badge | Planning and coordination Telephone / Email / Web basic skills Writing brief and plan for leaders, children and parents Monitoring and evaluation of progress | 12 hours per badge over several months | |
20 | Property Researcher | Build a profile of the ideal site requirement Keep track of possible plots of land in and around Sarratt that may be suitable for us to find a permanent home: Find out who owns it, if there is any potential to get it, planning permission challenges and think of possible forms of approach Work with Chairman and Group Scout Leader on approaches | Build a profile of the ideal site requirement and possible building type Keep track of possible plots of land in and around Sarratt that may be suitable for us to find a permanent home: Find out who owns it, if there is any potential to get it, planning permission challenges and think of possible forms of approach Work with Chairman and Group Scout Leader on approaches | 3 hours month | |
21 | Section Accounts | Working with Group Treasurer Working with Section Leaders Processing reciepts Monitoring Budget Chasing for Subs and Fees | Attention to Detail Accurate Record keeping Use of web browser to complete online records Telephone skills | 1 Hour a week | |
22 | Section Leader | This a significant role which is very rewarding to find out more please see the formal role description | Organisation and planning for a balanced programme of activity over a two year programme Ability to lead and work with children and adults Readiness to attend event and camps and development children in their development To undertake training required to earn wood badge | ||
23 | Towing Services before and after camp or event | Havea vehicle fitted with two bar and enough pulling power to tow a trailer up and down north hill if need be | Car with right equipment and insurance Expertise tow a trailer and reverse and manouver | ||
24 | Transport Services taking equipment or children to camp or event | Typically driving to and from a campsite with equipment we cannot get into the trailer or needs collecting, may also involve ferrying some Children or Adults as well | Well maintained car with space for luggage Insurance Driving license | Adhoc depending on event |