25/10/2026
Volunteer Chair Opportunity - Scout Group Executive Chair
Help Shape the Future of Scouting in Jersey
Are you passionate about supporting young people and making a positive impact in your local community? We are seeking a dedicated and motivated Volunteer Chair to join our Scout Group and provide leadership, governance, and strategic support to ensure the continued success of Scouting in Jersey.
This is an excellent opportunity to use your professional skills, develop new experiences, and help create life-changing opportunities for young people.
About the Role
The Chair is a key volunteer leadership position within the Scout Group. Working closely with the Group Lead Volunteer and Trustee Board, the Chair ensures that the Group is well-governed, compliant, financially sustainable, and able to deliver a high-quality Scouting programme.
The role typically requires attendance at and leadership of four Trustee Board meetings per year, along with providing ongoing support with governance and compliance matters throughout the year.
Key Responsibilities
The Volunteer Chair will:
Lead and facilitate four Trustee Board meetings annually.
Work collaboratively with the Group Lead Volunteer and Trustee Board members.
Ensure effective governance and good charity management practices.
Support the Group in maintaining compliance with Scouts policies, procedures, and local regulations.
Help monitor risk management and safeguarding oversight.
Support the annual review of policies, governance documents, and operational procedures.
Encourage effective decision-making and strategic planning.
Promote a positive and inclusive volunteering culture.
Support recruitment and succession planning for key volunteer roles.
Ensure Trustee Board actions are completed and reviewed.
Act as an ambassador for the Scout Group within the local community.
Time Commitment
Approximately 4 formal meetings per year.
Occasional emails, phone calls, and support with compliance matters between meetings.
Flexible commitment averaging a few hours per month.
Training Requirements
All Scout volunteers are expected to complete mandatory learning and training, which typically includes:
Safety Training
Safeguarding Training
Data Protection and GDPR Awareness
Trustee Introduction (where applicable)
Governance and Leadership Learning requirements relevant to the role
Full support and guidance will be provided throughout the training process.
Onboarding Process
To ensure the safety of our young people and compliance with Scout policies, all new volunteers will complete:
Initial discussion with Scout Group leadership.
Volunteer appointment and role acceptance.
Reference and suitability checks where applicable.
Compliance and safeguarding vetting process.
Completion of mandatory training.
Introduction and induction with Trustee Board members and Group volunteers.
Compliance and Liability
Volunteers serving within Jersey Scouts are supported by Scouts' governance and insurance arrangements. Volunteer trustees and Chairs do not carry personal liability for the day-to-day operation of the Scout Group when acting appropriately within their role and responsibilities.
However, all volunteers are required to complete the appropriate vetting, safeguarding, and compliance checks before appointment and throughout their service to meet regulatory and safeguarding requirements.
What We're Looking For
We welcome applications from individuals who:
Have good communication and organisational skills.
Can lead meetings effectively and encourage constructive discussion.
Take an interest in governance, compliance, and community engagement.
Can work collaboratively with volunteers and stakeholders.
Share the values and aims of Scouting.
Previous trustee or chair experience is helpful but not essential.
Interested?
By volunteering as Chair, you will play a vital role in ensuring the long-term success of our Scout Group while helping hundreds of young people gain skills for life.
To express an interest or learn more about the role, please contact the Group Lead Volunteer, Sam Wiseman, for an informal conversation [email protected].
Make a difference. Support Scouting. Help shape the future for young people in Jersey.
