Equipment Manager

Who we are...

Scouting in the UK is organised through The Scout Association. Its purpose is to help young people, aged 6-25 years old, achieve their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potential as individuals, as responsible citizens and as members of their local, national and international communities. With 400,000 members in the UK, Scouting is the largest mixed youth organisation in the country. Adult volunteers must follow the policies of The Scout Association, which can be found on our webpage:

When we need help...

This is a role that is very flexible, and could be undertaken during the day or evenings as convenient.

Short description

Greater London South West Scouts are looking for adults to help support Scouting for boys and girls in their Scout Groups based across Richmond, Twickenham, Croydon, Kingston, Tolworth, Mitcham, Wimbledon, Morden, Teddington, Hampton, Purley, Sutton, Wallington, Carshalton, Cheam, Worcester Park and surrounding areas. The Equipment Manager looks after the equipment and resources of the Scout Group.

Outline...

The Equipment Manager role is really vital to helping a Scout Group run effectively. Scout Groups get up to all sorts of exciting activities, and so they often have lots of equipment that needs looking after. This can include camping equipment (tents, stoves, shelters, lamps etc) to games equipment in order to run sections each week, to cooking equipment (pots and pans etc). As Equipment Manager it would be your job to ensure you keep an accurate inventory of this equipment, and seek approval to purchase new equipment, or repair it when necessary. You would have close connections with the Volunteer Group Manager (Group Scout Leader) and Youth Leaders who need access to the equipment for camps or particular activities.

You will not only benefit from supporting young people, but also from gaining new skills and developing yourself. All of which apply to your everyday working life.

As an adult Member of Scouting you will receive:

- a dedicated members website and weekly e-newsletter and magazine

- a telephone support and information service, - ongoing training and development opportunities with one to one support (including safeguarding training) - discounts on a range of outdoor gear and other nice stuff.

The potential benefits to volunteering with us....

All adults are provided with training and support to carry out their role, and these can qualify you for nationally recognised awards.

Volunteering with the Scouts provides you with a number of opportunities to develop yourself. You can gain skills that are useful for your career, meet like-minded people and enjoy yourself all in one go. As a volunteer, you might be involved in marketing, recruiting, raising funds, handling budgets and managing large-scale events. And you could develop all sorts of skills including excellent organisational and communicative skills, as well as the ability to work as part of a team or on your own initiative.

Cause/Interests: Youth

Types of activity: Youth Work

What are we looking for in a volunteer?

  • Responsible and trustworthy (some of our equipment can be very valuable)
  • Good Organisation skills

Skills that would be useful

  • Practical
  • Team-player
  • Good eye for detail
  • Enjoy caring for equipment

Skills a volunteer can gain

  • Improve your CV & put your skills to good use
  • Try new things & gain qualifications
  • Personal development, the possibility to get involved in a number of other projects eg. Event management, volunteer recruitment, fundraising etc.
  • Experience volunteering within the charitable sector
  • Meet new people and have fun
  • Become an active member of your community
  • Supported and part of a District and County team
  • Part of a national and international organisation

What type of commitment might be required for a volunteer?

Part-time, very flexible.

Appointment Requirements:

To understand and accept The Scout Association’s polices, have a satisfactory CRB clearance, completion of modules required as outlined in The Scout Association’s Adult Training Scheme.

Interested? Contact – Louise Preedy –