This team supports volunteers during there time with us, To when they start through there training and recognise there amazing talent. They work as part of the District Leadership Team.
Chris Dolby
District Volunteer Development Team Leader
The Volunteering Development Team Leader looks after the volunteer experience and journey. working with the District’s Welcome, Learning and Awards & Recognition teams to ensure everyone feels valued and supported in their roles.
Volunteer Development Team
As Scouts, we plan ahead and we support each other. Our volunteers are the very reason we can help young people learn skills for life. They need to be supported and prepared with the right knowledge and inducted well so they can make a flying start. The Volunteering Development team ensures each of our volunteers receives a warm welcome, is prepared with the right learning for their role and recognised for their achievements.
There are three sub-teams within the Volunteering Development team. They focus their efforts into some of the aims of the team. The team’s volunteers may be in more than one or even none of the sub-teams, but all contribute to help.
Welcome
Our volunteers deserve a warm welcome and to be inducted into their role quickly and confidently. This team hold welcome to Scouting chats and support others so great inductions take place across the district.
Learning
This team help volunteers access the learning they need, so they know where to find it and help deliver some of the more practical learning opportunities.
Awards and Recognition
From saying thank you to Good service awards, this team ensure our volunteers are recognised for their hard work. Moreover, they support those completing the award applications.
Team Members
Catherine Lawrence
Awards and Recognition Team
Angela Lawrence
Learning Team
Toni Foulds
Learning Team
Matthew Lane
Learning Team
Jacqui Day
Learning Team
Janet Bradshaw
Learning Team
Interested in joining the Volunteer Development Team?
The Volunteer Development Team work together to support, encourage and develop volunteers across the District. The team works closely with the District Lead Volunteer and Group leadership teams to ensure volunteers feel confident, supported and able to grow in their roles.
The Volunteer Development Team aims to:
- Support new volunteers as they begin their journey in Scouting
- Encourage ongoing learning and skills development across the District
- Help create a positive, welcoming and inclusive volunteer culture
- Provide guidance and signposting to training, resources and opportunities
- Work with Group leadership teams to strengthen volunteer recruitment and retention
If you are interested in getting involved, please get in contact.
