16th Wigan has experienced a growth in young people waiting to join. Therefore we are looking for new leaders, trustees (including a chairperson) and fundraisers/ boosters to help us carry on the work we are doing and take us to the next level.
As little as an 1 hour a month can be enough to make a difference to young persons life and with no experience needed there really is a role for everyone.
Leaders – Leaders work in a team with a main responsibility to put on a programme of activities in a safe and fun way. This involves planning weekly activities so the members can work towards their badges. And working with the wider scout network on events (the group, district, and county). This means ensuring there are the right resources in place, that other leaders in the team know what they need to do, and that there is a risk assessment in place for each activity. Additionally, leaders also ensure all young people are registered, badges are up to date and payments for subs and events are up to date.
Trustees – Trustees meet every couple of months for about an hour. They offer oversight of how the group is run, take care of insurances and finances, building safety and equipment. We are currently looking for new members and a chairperson.
Fundraisers/ Boosters – We are looking to start a fundraising team that will organise a few social events, raffles and looking for other fundraising opportunities to support the group.
Ad Hoc Support – Do you have a hobby or skill that could be put to use at Scouts? Maybe you bake, knit, cycle, hillwalk or work with money or applications? Maybe you can drive a mini bus. Let us know.
Even giving an hour a month could be an extra activity, an ice cream on camp, or a new piece of equipment. It may seem small but these make a big difference to our young people. And the more help we have, the more flexible it can be and the more the group can continue to grow. If you are unsure on what suits you best please complete our questionnaire. We will be holding a new volunteer drop in on the 14th May at 6.30pm where you can ask anything and get more information. Without more help we risk our compliance as a group and we can not continue to offer everything we do.