Volunteering Opportunities
We currently have the following volunteer positions available (as of January 2026).
All adult volunteers go through enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance for work with children as part of their induction process. No Scouting experience or children at Scouts is needed to take up any of these roles. Children of parents who are Leaders, or those in other key roles, are given a space in the Group provided they commit to taking up their role, and for a minimum of two years, before their child is accepted. Full training is provided.
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To enquire about any of the roles listed below please send an email to the Group Lead Volunteer (Group Scout Leader).
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Section Team Leader roles
Our wonderful team of volunteer Section Team Leaders and Team Members allows the magic to happen! Each week during term-time our three sections meet so that Scouts, Cubs and Beavers can have fun, learn and develop. Whether you choose to don the uniform or not, you can take on one of the challenging and rewarding roles below.
Section Team Leader
Section Team Member
(Section Leader)
(Section Assistant Leader)
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A vital role for enthusiastic people who like to get stuck in with fun activities. These uniformed roles can be job-shared with other volunteers, thereby reducing the regular term-time commitment.
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​Each section (Scouts, Cubs and Beavers) is managed by a Section Team Leader, supported by Section Team Members (Assistant Leaders).
Beavers and Cubs are looking for 1x Section Team Leader and 2x Section Team Members to help out at Beavers on Tuesday evenings 6pm - 7:15pm or Cubs on Wednesday evenings 6:30pm - 8pm during term time.
The Section Team Leaders and Members also meet up once a term to plan the programme, sharing the running of sessions to suit their other commitments.
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No Scouting experience or children at Scouts needed. Training is provided and a minimum of one uniformed Leader attends each Scouting session. For more information, please see the Parental Participation section of our Constitution.
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Section Team Member
(Section Assistant)
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While our Section Team Leaders and Team Members plan and deliver the weekly sessions, we also need adult volunteers to assist in making the sessions safe. We therefore need reliable volunteers to pitch in and help. This role is normally job-shared with other volunteers, thereby reducing the regular term-time commitment.
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​Our Section Team Members (Section Assistants) often join the termly planning meetings, and some choose to wear the uniform, but neither of these are mandatory - you can choose your level of involvement in order to suit your own circumstances. Training is provided.
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Group Leadership Team Member
(Assistant GSL)
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The Group Lead Volunteer (Group Scout Leader, GSL) has overall responsibility for the safe operation of the Scout Group and runs the Group Leadership Team. The Group Leadership Team is made up of the Section Team Leaders. We are looking for an adult volunteer to join the Group Leadership Team to assist the Group Lead Volunteer. Responsibilities would largely involve the management of adult volunteers in the Group, including their recruitment and development.
Other elements of the role include interfacing with District/County Scouts, the Group Trustees and with local community organisations. No previous experience is required, although some experience of management in the charity sector and/or youth groups would be useful. Time requirements can be tailored to the volunteer’s work/family commitments.
Trustee Roles
For many people the option to volunteer on a specific evening every week is not an option, due to work or family commitments. That doesn't need to be an impediment as every Scout Group needs a team of Trustees in order to allow it to run. Our Trustees meet once each term in order to manage the Group finances and to ensure that Scouting at 1st Weybridge can happen safely. In general no previous experience is required, but we often find that our volunteers have relevant skills that they can bring to a role.
The Trustee roles below are currently available for new volunteers. All roles require that volunteers become Trustees of the Group.
No Roles at Present
We are in the fortunate position of having all roles filled at present, but check back again soon if you're interested.
Other Volunteer Roles
Several "behind the scenes" roles within Scouting do not require volunteers to don a uniform or become a Trustee. They're nevertheless vital roles for the smooth running of the Group and can be done without committing to regular weekly evenings. Time commitments vary between roles but these positions can normally be carried out on an ad-hoc basis to fit in with work & home commitments.
If you think you're suited to any of the roles below then get in touch using the link above.
No Roles at Present
We are in the fortunate position of having all roles filled at present, but check back again soon if you're interested.