Organisation Name:
Organisation's Cause(s):
Children / Young People / Families
Education & Learning
Local Community
Location of voluntary activity:
2nd St Thomas Scout Group
Haxby Road
Clifton
York
YO31 8JZ
When are volunteers needed: Tuesday evenings (term time only), 5:45pm to 7:15pm.
Type of Voluntary Activity:
Community Work
Education
Group Facilitation
Volunteering with Children & Young People
Role description:
We are looking for adult volunteers to support our Beaver colony!
2nd St Thomas has a thriving Beaver colony in the heart of York (based on Haxby Road, a 10 minute walk from York St John University), and we are looking for new adult volunteers to join our team. Whether you can spare an hour a month or an hour a week, we'd like to hear from you. Beaver team members help to deliver fun, engaging and safe activities for children aged 6 to 8 years old.
Skills and behaviours needed for the role:
No previous Scouting experience, or experience working with young people is necessary. All we ask for is a positive attitude and a willingness to get stuck in!
You will need to complete an enhanced DBS check and mandatory online training upon joining to be able to work with young people.
Will there be a DBS check? Yes
Driving Licence required? No
Volunteer's own vehicle required? Yes
Suitable for:
Families
Groups
Ongoing Volunteering
What will the volunteer gain/benefit from:
Volunteering with 2nd St Thomas has a wide range of benefits such as:
Developing your leadership skills through planning, organising and developing opportunities for young people.
Learning new skills such as outdoor activities, fundraising, and problem solving.
Enhance your communication and teamworking skills by collaborating with other passionate and likeminded volunteers.
Gain experience developing a wide range of diverse and inclusive programmes for young people.
It enhances your CV, and you will also receive safety, safeguarding, GDPR and first response training.
Build strong friendships and connections with our friendly team of volunteers.
Feel a sense of achievement and fulfilment by being part of a thriving community that helps young people to learn, have fun, adventure and learn skills for life.
How to get involved:
To find out more and register your interest, email Holly via 2ndstthomas.beaverscouts@gmail.com
Web link: Click here
Closing date: 31-12-2025