Supporting Explorers in Basingstoke East

12 December 2023

We’re looking for someone new to join our 14 to 25 Team, and help to lead Explorers across the District as we look into launching our second Explorer Unit. If you’re interested in this role then reach out to Jack Dilly (jack.dilly@bescouts.org.uk).

Role Overview

This role is all about working with the Explorer Scout Teams to create links between all explorer groups and ensuring that they each have exciting programmes and equal opportunities no matter which group they are in. We need a forward-thinking person for this role who can help explorers make the most of their time in explorers and achieve their top awards without any unnecessary barriers in their way. 

Responsible to: District Lead Volunteer, 14-24 Team Leader 

Responsible for: All District Explorer Teams 

Main Contacts: District Lead Volunteer, 14-24 Team Leader, District Explorer Team Leads, District Explorer Team members, Group Lead Volunteers, County 14-24 Team Leader, Network Team leader, District Board of Trustees, County Network Team Leader and Scout Team Leads 

Appointment Requirements: Must successfully complete the appointment process (including acceptable personal enquiries and acceptance of The Scout Association’s policies). Must complete Getting Started training and may be required to complete other relevant trianing.

14-24 Team

Purpose

The 14–24 Team helps all volunteers in Explorer (including Young Leaders) and Network Sections. They help Section teams plan and deliver great programmes for young people.  

Who’s in the team 

• 14–24 Team Leaders  
• 14–24 Team Members  
• Section Team Leaders of each section for 14–24-year-olds (Explorer Scouts, including Young Leaders, and Scout Network Sections)  

Tasks for the whole team

Support Explorer Units, Young Leaders, and Network by making sure:  

• The views and ideas of young people shape decisions in the 14–24 Team and its Sections.  
• Section Teams help young people feel welcome and included. They make changes (when needed) so activities are accessible for everyone. The demographics of young people and adults reflect their local area. 
• To meet the needs of 14–24 year olds through the Explorer or Network programme, and creating opportunities to volunteer as a Young Leader.  

 Develop our volunteers  

• Work with volunteers to share skills between Section Teams.  

Allocated tasks

• Support the 14–24 Sections  
• Make sure the Sections run smoothly.  
• Work with Group and Section Teams to check there are Young Leaders in all Squirrel, Beaver, Cub, and Scout Section Teams.  
• Make sure all safety and safeguarding incidents are reported in the right way.  
• Look after first aid kits and accident forms for the Sections and their meeting places.  
• Look after membership system records for volunteers and young people.  
• Look after enquiries for joining and moving between Sections. 

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