2nd Exeter Scouts

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𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫 – 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲 ⁣
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2nd Exeter Scouts ⁣
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𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐊𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐎𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐁𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬 ⁣
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Do you enjoy organisation, keeping things moving and helping good people do great work? ⁣
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2nd Exeter Scouts is looking for a friendly and organised volunteer to join our Trustee Board Team as 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲. ⁣
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This role sits at the heart of the Group’s governance and supports the Trustees in helping the Scout Group run smoothly and plan for the future. ⁣
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You do 𝐧𝐨𝐭 need previous Scouting experience, and you definitely do not need to know how to tie knots or sleep in tents! ⁣
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The role is flexible and should take around one hour per week. ⁣
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𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐔𝐬 ⁣
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2nd Exeter Scouts supports local young people through Squirrels, Beavers, Cubs and Scouts, helping them build confidence, friendships and skills for life. ⁣
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Behind every great Scout Group is a strong Trustee Board helping with governance, finance, planning and future development, including exciting ambitions around a proposed new Scout Hut and community facility. ⁣
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We are looking for someone to help keep our Trustees organised and connected. ⁣
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𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐖𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐃𝐨? ⁣
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Think of this role as the organiser and coordinator of the Trustee team. ⁣
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Typical tasks include: ⁣
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Helping arrange Trustee meetings ⁣
Preparing and sharing agendas ⁣
Taking notes and recording actions from meetings ⁣
Keeping Trustee records organised ⁣
Supporting communication between Trustees ⁣
Helping ensure governance actions stay on track ⁣
Assisting with administrative tasks linked to Trustee activities and projects ⁣
Supporting longer-term planning and governance where needed ⁣
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This role supports the Trustee Board only and does not involve managing Scout leaders or running activities with young people. ⁣
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𝐖𝐡𝐨 𝐌𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐄𝐧𝐣𝐨𝐲 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐑𝐨𝐥𝐞? ⁣
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You could be someone who: ⁣
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Likes organisation and structure ⁣
Enjoys helping teams work effectively ⁣
Is good with notes, lists and follow-up actions ⁣
Wants to give something back locally ⁣
Has experience in administration, governance, office support, project coordination or business administration ⁣
Wants experience of charity governance and Trustee work ⁣
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No previous Scouting experience is required. ⁣
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𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 ⁣
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Around 1 hour per week ⁣
Flexible and mostly remote ⁣
Bi-monthly Trustee meetings [evenings] ⁣
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𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐘𝐨𝐮’𝐥𝐥 𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤 ⁣
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The opportunity to support local young people indirectly through good governance ⁣
Experience working with a charity Trustee Board ⁣
A friendly and supportive team ⁣
The chance to help shape the future of Scouting in Exeter ⁣
The satisfaction of knowing your organisation skills help make everything else possible ⁣
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𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝? ⁣
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We would love to have an informal chat. ⁣
Come and help us support the future of Scouting in Exeter. ⁣