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35th Sheffield Scout Group

Scouts helps children and young adults reach their full potential.

Assistant Cub Scout Leader 2020/21

This opportunity takes place between 17 Sep 2020 and 30 Apr 2021.

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You'll support the running of our group (for 8-10.5 year olds) in the planning & delivery of the programme with the help of the Cub Scout Leader, Section Assistants & Young Leaders. You'll work with young people & gain skills in youth work. Currently this is a virtual programme, typically through zoom or email.

What skills do I need?

Willingness to work with 8-10.5 year olds Good at planning and preparing Good at working with mature adults in a team

What will I gain?

Project management Youth work

Training and support

Support from experienced Leaders Training available if you want to progress from an Occasional Helper to Full Leader Role

Time commitment

About four hours a week including prep and attendance

Food

Travel

Childcare

DBS (criminal records) check

Yes

Location

The Scout Centre, Edgefield Road, S7 2BT Currently virtual so done from home.

Travel information

97,98,75,76 all stop about five min walk. Total travel time from Union about 25 mins. Currently virtual so done from home.

CausesArts and culture, Children and families, Education
FrequencyEvery week
WhenTuesday evening, Friday evening
Skills and InterestsAdministration, Creativity, Hands-on tasks, Leadership, Outdoors
Careers and AspirationsSocial work, Third sector and charity work

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