To: [Company/individuals name]

Dear [Company/individuals name],

The search is on for a new Group Manager (GSL) for [Group name] Scouts, and we need you to think about anyone you know who would thrive in this role!

So what is the role?

This role acts as a Group manager, supporting other volunteers to ensure the Group runs effectively and provides quality Scouting to more and more young people in <District name> and the surrounding area. This role suits both an individual and also role share with a team of 2 or 3 people.

In a nutshell, the GSL needs to:

  • Inspire and enthuse people
  • Apply strategic thinking to a challenge
  • Build and lead a team of key volunteers
  • Be resourceful and energetic
  • Believe passionately about developing young people and volunteers

What’s in it for you?

Volunteering with us is not only fun and rewarding, but also offers the opportunity to develop a range of skills and attributes which are transferable to the workplace, such as confidence, social skills, teamwork ability and leadership and management skills, including line management experience. In addition to this is the opportunity to rediscover adventure, make new friends and get involved in the community; all of which is great for personal development and will enhance the CV. At the same time this could support your Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities and objectives.

There are a number of different ways to apply or nominate someone else:

  • Download the Vacancy Pack which contains a full role description, a nomination form and an application form.
  • Click here to apply/nominate someone using our online form.
  • Contact [name and role] at [email address] or [telephone number].

Please could we ask that you display the attached literature [the Vacancy Pack] and a copy of this email for employees to view? If you think the information would be better and easier for you to distribute in another format, or you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

The closing date for receiving applications is the [Date].

Thank you for taking the time to consider the role carefully, and if you have any questions please do get in touch! We would be more than happy to send a representative to talk to interested employees about volunteering for the Scout Association, and if this is something that would be useful please contact us on <telephone number> or <email address>. For more information please visit or <local website>.

[Name],

[Role]

On behalf of the [Group Name] GSL Search Group