Adult Volunteers (18+)

In June 2025 the current District Chair intends to step down so we are looking for an enthusiastic person to work alongside her with a view to taking over the role at the AGM.
The role of Chair has two key elements: firstly, to be the District Commissioners’ biggest supporter in ensuring that things in the District happen (coordinating if not necessarily taking the limelight) and, secondly, to ensure the governance of the District as a Charity is met. On a practical level, being able to confidently chair a meeting is essential (typically one per month); organisational skills are pretty useful too.  Please drop the current District Chair a line for an informal chat about the role if you might be interested.

In June 2025 our current, long-standing District Treasurer will be stepping down so we need a numerically literate individual to ‘understudy’ the role, with a view to taking over at the AGM.
Our Treasurer is vital to the effective functioning of the District, processing numerous payments, receipts and expenses claims every week. It is a busy role. Our Treasurer provides updated financial reports at Trustee Board meetings (six times per year) and is instrumental in setting the budget (and therefore Subs) for the coming year. They will also be required to submit annual accounts for independent examining, for our AGM and Charity Commission return.
The individual will need to be trustworthy, as they will become a signatory on our bank accounts in due course, and will need to be comfortable getting to grips with online banking, spreadsheet software and the financial side of OSM.
Please drop our District Chair a line for an informal chat about the role if you might be interested.

The Facilities Manager is a key role which is to help manage and support the Scout District to ensure it runs effectively and safely within the District HQ. They would ensure the building is maintained and any issues are raised with their relevant executive committee. Please click here for the full role description.

Location:

SO51 8EA, Baden Powell Way, Romsey

The Assistant District Commissioner is a key role which is to help manage and support the Scout District to ensure it runs effectively and that Scouting within the District develops in accordance with the rules and policies of The Scout Association.

The main task of this role is to promote adventurous activities to the leaders and be a source for advising on how to obtain permits. Note this role does not require the individual to hold a permit for activities as it is fundamentally a coordination role.

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Location:

SO51 8EA, Baden Powell Way, Romsey

The Assistant District Commissioner is a key role which is to help manage and support the Scout District to ensure it runs effectively and that Scouting within the District develops in accordance with the rules and policies of The Scout Association.

The main task of this role is to head up the organisation and delivery of our St Georges celebrations, Mayors Picnic and Romsey Show stands, as well as other district lead events. Please note this role does not require a ‘qualified’ leader as it is fundamentally a coordination role.

. Please click here for the full role description.

Location:

SO51 8EA, Baden Powell Way, Romsey

The Assistant District Commissioner is a key role which is to help manage and support the Scout District to ensure it runs effectively and that Scouting within the District develops in accordance with the rules and policies of The Scout Association.

The main task of this role is to head up the organisation and delivery of the development within the district. This would mostly involve recruitment of adult volunteers to ensure sections and groups thrive. Please note this role does not require a ‘qualified’ leader as it is fundamentally a coordination role.

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Location:

SO51 8EA, Baden Powell Way, Romsey

The Assistant District Commissioner is a key role which is to help manage and support the Scout District to ensure it runs effectively and that Scouting within the District develops in accordance with the rules and policies of The Scout Association.

The main task of this role is to head up the organisation and delivery of the growth within the district. This would mostly involve locating  new youth members to ensure sections and groups thrive. Advising groups on opportunities to open new sections. Please note this role does not require a ‘qualified’ leader as it is fundamentally a coordination role.

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Location:

SO51 8EA, Baden Powell Way, Romsey

Section Assistants are adult volunteers who assist the Section Leaders and Assistant Section Leaders in delivering a balanced programme to young people in Scouting.
We will locate a group close to you, or elsewhere within Romsey if that suits your lifestyle.
Assistants would assist the section leaders with the weekly meetings, where possible.
This role is great if you cannot make a weekly commitment but you still wish to give something back to the community.
You will receive all the training required in a friendly atmosphere, which is flexible and able to fit around your schedule.
Scouting is open to all. If you feel that this role is not quite the role for you, then please speak to a member of the team who will be able to suggest a more suitable position.
Some roles within scouting requires us to check the background of applicants to ensure that they do not have a history that would make them unsuitable for posts they are trying to fill. Disclosures will provide details of a person’s criminal record, including convictions, cautions, reprimands and warnings held on the Police National Computer (PNC).
This is a free to all applicants. If you feel that you may have something that you do not wish to disclose please make us aware when you meet the team.

Locations available :

SO51 8EA, Baden Powell Way, Romsey
SO51 6DD, Romsey SO51 6DD, UK, Romsey
SO52 9JZ, Queens Ride, Southampton
SO51 0NL, Timsbury, Romsey SO51 0NL, UK, Romsey
SO51 0PB, Romsey SO51 0PB, UK, Romsey
SP5 2DW, Landford, Salisbury SP5 2DW, UK, Salisbury
SO16 0UX, Knowles Close, Southampton

The Assistant District Commissioner is a key role which is to help manage and support the Scout District to ensure it runs effectively and that Scouting within the District develops in accordance with the rules and policies of The Scout Association.

The main task of this role is to oversee the marketing materials the district hold, ensuring that they are unto date and on brand and advising the district on any new marketing opportunities.

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Location:

SO51 8EA, Baden Powell Way, Romsey

Outline: Support the operation of the Section. In particular, assisting to provide and develop quality Explorer Scouting and 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. Some of the tasks for which the Assistant Section Leader is responsible may be delegated to others in the Section, including other Section Leaders, Assistant Section Leaders and Section Assistants.
Responsible to: District Explorer Scout Commissioner.
Main Contacts: Explorer Scouts, parents/carers of Explorer Scouts, District Explorer Scout Commissioner, District Explorer Scout Administrator, Assistant Explorer Scout Leaders, Section Assistants, Assistant County Commissioner (Explorer Scouts), Group Scout Leaders, Scout Leaders, County Scout Network Commissioner, Explorer Scout Leader (Young Leader).
Appointment requirements: Must successfully complete the appointment process (including acceptable personal enquiries and acceptance of The Scout Association’s policies). During the five months of Provisional Appointment the relevant Getting Started modules must be completed. A Wood Badge must be completed within three years of Full Appointment, and ongoing safeguarding and safety training completed as required.
It’s expected that whilst volunteering for this role you will undertake regulated activity.
Main Tasks
Delivery of a Balanced Programme:
• Support the delivery of a safe, exciting and stimulating Balanced Programme for the Explorer Scout Section taking into account the needs, interests and abilities of the Explorer Scouts.
• Support the safe delivery of the programme in accordance with the Policy, Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association.
• Support the Explorer Scout Leader in ensuring that every Explorer Scout in the Unit has the opportunity to attend at least one night’s away experience each year.
• Actively support and promote the achievement of badges and awards, in particular Platinum and Diamond Chief Scout’s Awards, the Queen’s Scout Award, Explorer Belt and the Duke of Edinburgh’s
Award Scheme.
• Actively co-operate with others at Group, District and County level to promote the Moving On Awards. This includes young people moving from the Scout Section to the Explorer Scout Section; or from the Explorer Scout Section to the Scout Network. This also includes promoting all options available to people within Scouting when reaching 18. These include Scout Network membership, Scout Active Support membership, and the full variety of adult appointments.
• Actively work with other adults in the District, or with Groups, to support and promote District or multisection activities and events
Support the Explorer Scout Leader to ensure that every member of the Unit has the opportunity to participate in all Explorer Scout activities within the District.
• Support the Explorer Scout Leader to ensure that those Explorer Scouts who want the opportunity to participate in the Young Leaders’ Scheme can do so.
• Support the Explorer Scout Leader to ensure that all Explorer Scouts have input into the programme and the running of the Unit and are able to review it. This may be through the use of a Unit or District Forum, or through other suitable methods.
Operation of the Section:
• Work with the Explorer Scout Leader, District Explorer Scout Commissioner and others to support recruiting and inducting appropriate Assistant Explorer Scout Leaders and Section Assistants.
• Ensure accurate records are kept of the young people in the Section in accordance with the Data Protection Act and pass these records to the County Scout Network Administrator when the Explorer
Scout reaches the age of 17 or prior to moving to the Scout Network.
• Regularly review the operation of the Unit and contribute to the review of the District programme.
• Make and maintain good relationships with parents/carers of the Explorer Scouts.
Wider District Tasks:
• Follow the District’s financial procedures which must be in accordance with POR.
• Attend and contribute to relevant District and County meetings. These may include meetings of the District and Scout Council, District Explorer Scout Planning Forum and District Explorer Scout Meeting, and other meetings of leaders at District and County level.
If the Explorer Scout Unit has a partnership agreement with a Scout Group, attend and contribute to relevant Group meetings. These may include meetings on the Group (Council(s). Location:

SO51 8EA, Baden Powell Way, Romsey
SO51 6DD, Romsey SO51 6DD, UK, Romsey
SO52 9JZ, Queens Ride, Southampton
SO51 0NL, Timsbury, Romsey SO51 0NL, UK, Romsey
SO51 0PB, Romsey SO51 0PB, UK, Romsey
SP5 2DW, Landford, Salisbury SP5 2DW, UK, Salisbury
SO16 0UX, Knowles Close, Southampton

Outline: Section Assistants are adult volunteers who assist the Section Leaders and Assistant Section Leaders in delivering the programme to young people in Scouting.
Responsible to: District Explorer Scout Commissioner.
Main Contacts: Young people, parents/carers, Section Leaders, other Section-based volunteers, Group Scout Leader or District Explorer Scout Commissioner, Young Leaders.
Appointment requirements: Must successfully complete the appointment process (including acceptable personal enquiries and acceptance of The Scout Association’s policies). Complete Getting Started training requirements within 5 months of full appointment.
It’s expected that whilst volunteering for this role you will undertake regulated activity.
Main Tasks
Delivery of a Balanced Programme:
• Running games and activities as part of weekly section meetings and other section events.
• Assisting young people to achieve badges and awards.
• Assisting with residential experiences for the section.
• Assisting the section with taking part in a varied, exciting and safe programme of activities.
Note: any other tasks are to be agreed with the Line Manager.

Location:

SO51 8EA, Baden Powell Way, Romsey
SO51 6DD, Romsey SO51 6DD, UK, Romsey
SO52 9JZ, Queens Ride, Southampton
SO51 0NL, Timsbury, Romsey SO51 0NL, UK, Romsey
SO51 0PB, Romsey SO51 0PB, UK, Romsey
SP5 2DW, Landford, Salisbury SP5 2DW, UK, Salisbury
SO16 0UX, Knowles Close, Southampton