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Regional Administrator

  • VO94502
  • Home-based volunteering

Description

We have a new role a Regional Administrator. Geography is no barrier to this. The role can be done at home so is open to anyone in our Region who lives in Midlothian. This role is ideal for anyone with a couple of hours a month who is keen to give back to their community, help our young people realise their potential, do good and use their existing skills.
South East Scotland Scouts provides Scouting for 4-25 year olds. We’re growing our friendly and talented team to help us deliver more skills for life across Scotland. The Regional Administrator will support the Regional Commissioner to ensure the smooth functioning & sound administration of the Region. We are looking for a responsible person to perform a variety of administrative and clerical tasks. This role is flexible in location & time. No previous experience of Scouting is required.

Organisation aims and objectives

South East Scotland Scouts prepares young people with skills for life - helping them speak up and play their part. Each week we give over 6,000 young people aged 6 to 25 the skills they need for school, college, university, the job interview, the important speech, the tricky challenge, and the big dreams: the skills they need for life across South East Scotland. By 2023 Scouts will have prepared more young people with skills for life, supported by amazing leaders delivering an inspiring programme. We will be growing, more inclusive, shaped by young people and making a bigger impact in our communities. Our mission: Scouting actively engages and supports young people in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society Our values: We act with care, respect, integrity, cooperation, exploring our own and others’ beliefs Our goals: By delivering this plan we will achieve the following goals against our four objectives

Frequency and commitment details

2/3 hours per month at a time to suit the volunteer.

Restrictions

Experience required: Admin is an important part of our plans and Scouting as a whole & we'd like you to join our friendly team. Key qualities include being an enthusiastic & organised individual. We have strong values, a great culture & we have lots of fun!
Travel details: This is mainly working from home but there may be an occasional face to face meeting.
Minimum age: 18

Support

Expenses paid: Yes
Expenses details: Reasonable expenses are available and agreed in advance
Training details: We provide our volunteers with the tools and tips to help you feel trained, supported and happy in your role. Each support is unique to the individual but we would build on your existing skills and knowledge.
Support: Named Contact For Volunteer

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