1st Cheriton Scout Group is looking for a Volunteer Treasurer to join our Trustee Board and help oversee the financial management of our local Scout charity. This role is essential in helping us continue to provide safe, fun, and high‑quality Scouting for young people in our community.
You don’t need to be an accountant, just someone who is organised, comfortable with numbers, and willing to learn. Full support and guidance are provided.
Keep accurate financial records
Monitor income and expenditure
Prepare simple financial reports for the Trustee Board
Support the annual budget and year‑end accounts
Ensure good financial practice and charity compliance
Work with the Group Lead Volunteer and Section Teams when needed
The Trustee Board meets three or four times a year, with occasional contact between meetings.
Someone who:
Is organised and confident with basic finances
Can work well as part of a friendly volunteer team
Can attend a small number of meetings each year
Wants to support young people in the local community
No previous Scouting experience is required.
As part of this role, you may become aware of personal information relating to young people, families, or volunteers. We ask all team members to treat such information as confidential and follow our safeguarding procedures.
A DBS check and mandatory safeguarding and safety training are required before starting in role.
This is a voluntary role
You won’t be asked to represent anyone’s views but your own
As Treasurer, you will act as a Charity Trustee and take the lead on financial oversight as part of the Group’s governance
The role is flexible and can fit around your availability
Scouts (ages 10½–14) is all about adventure, challenge, and developing skills for life. To make this possible, we rely on a supportive team of adult volunteers who help create safe, inclusive, and exciting experiences for young people.
We are looking for Volunteers to join our Scout Section Team. Whether you can help regularly or occasionally, your involvement will directly support young people as they grow in confidence, learn new skills, and take on new challenges.
Our aim is to build a diverse team that reflects the community we serve. We welcome volunteers of all backgrounds, experiences, and skill sets, no previous Scouting experience is required.
Young people in the Scout age range are beginning to explore independence, teamwork, and leadership. Having supportive adults around them makes a huge difference. As a Scout Section Volunteer, you’ll help shape the experiences that young people remember for years to come. From their first hike to learning practical skills, taking part in community projects, and discovering what they’re capable of.
Your ideas, enthusiasm, and lived experience will help us deliver a programme that is relevant, inclusive, and engaging for every young person aged 10½–14 in our care.
Your involvement can be flexible and shaped around your availability. Activities may include:
Helping run weekly Scout meetings
Supporting games, skills sessions, and badge activities
Assisting with camps, hikes, and adventurous activities
Offering occasional help with planning or preparation
Contributing ideas to improve the programme
Helping create a welcoming, inclusive environment for all young people
Scouts meet on Friday evenings, 19:00–21:30, mainly during term time, with the occasional weekend adventure or activity.
You’ll join a supportive team who plan the programme together and make sure everyone contributes in a way that fits their time and strengths.
We also offer the 4 Week Challenge, a flexible and low‑commitment way for adults to try volunteering with us. The idea is simple: as a new volunteer you will join us for four weeks, each week experiencing a different aspect of what we do — from helping with activities to supporting planning or administration.
At the end of the four weeks, you can decide whether you’d like to continue in a role that suits you. It’s a great way to get involved without feeling you’re signing up for something long term straight away.
As a Scout Section Volunteer, you will:
Make a direct, positive impact on the lives of young people aged 10½–14
Develop new skills and gain valuable experience
Build confidence in leadership, teamwork, and communication
Meet new people and become part of a supportive volunteer community
Access free training and learning opportunities
Enjoy fun, adventure, and the satisfaction of seeing young people grow
Who are we looking for?
We welcome people who:
Are aged 18 or over
Want to support young people aged 10½–14
Are willing to work as part of a friendly volunteer team
Can contribute positively to a safe and inclusive environment
Are open to completing the required training (mostly online and flexible)
Are happy to follow our safeguarding and safety policies
No prior Scouting experience is needed — we’ll support you every step of the way.
As part of this role, you may become aware of personal information relating to young people, families, or volunteers. We ask all team members to treat such information as confidential and to follow our safeguarding procedures at all times.
All volunteers are required to complete a DBS check and the mandatory safeguarding and safety training before starting in role.
· The role is completely voluntary.
· You won’t be asked to represent anyone’s views but your own.
The role carries no governance or financial responsibilities involved.
You can volunteer in a way that fits your availability.
Explorers (ages 14–18) is all about independence, adventure, and preparing young people for adulthood. They take on bigger challenges, develop leadership skills, and shape their own programme and to make this possible, we rely on supportive adult volunteers who can guide, encourage, and empower them.
We are looking for Volunteers to join our Britannia Explorer Unit Team. Whether you can help regularly or occasionally, your involvement will directly support young people as they grow in confidence, take on new responsibilities, and discover what they’re capable of.
Our aim is to build a diverse team that reflects the community we serve. We welcome volunteers of all backgrounds, experiences, and skill sets. No previous Scouting experience is required.
Young people in the Explorer age range are developing independence, resilience, and a sense of who they want to be. Having supportive adults around them makes a huge difference. As a Section Volunteer, you’ll help shape the experiences that young people remember for years to come, from planning their own projects to taking part in expeditions, community action, and leadership opportunities.
Your ideas, enthusiasm, and lived experience will help us deliver a programme that is relevant, inclusive, and engaging for every young person aged 14–18 in our care.
Your involvement can be flexible and shaped around your availability. Activities may include:
• Supporting weekly Explorer meetings
• Helping young people plan and run their own activities
• Assisting with expeditions, camps, and adventurous activities
• Guiding Explorers through leadership roles and award schemes
• Offering occasional help with planning or preparation
• Helping create a welcoming, inclusive environment for all young people
Britannia Explorers meet on Tuesday evenings, 19:00–21:30, mainly during term time, with occasional weekend activities, expeditions, or events.
You’ll join a supportive team who plan the programme together and make sure everyone contributes in a way that fits their time and strengths.
We also offer the 4 Week Challenge, a flexible and low‑commitment way for adults to try volunteering with us. The idea is simple: as a new volunteer you will join us for four weeks, each week experiencing a different aspect of what we do, from supporting activities to helping with planning or administration.
At the end of the four weeks, you can decide whether you’d like to continue in a role that suits you. It’s a great way to get involved without feeling you’re signing up for something long term straight away.
As a Volunteer, you will:
• Make a direct, positive impact on the lives of young people aged 14–18
• Develop new skills and gain valuable experience
• Build confidence in leadership, teamwork, and communication
• Meet new people and become part of a supportive volunteer community
• Access free training and learning opportunities
• Enjoy adventure, challenge, and the satisfaction of seeing young people grow
Who are we looking for?
We welcome people who:
• Are aged 18 or over
• Want to support young people aged 14–18
• Are willing to work as part of a friendly volunteer team
• Can contribute positively to a safe and inclusive environment
• Are open to completing the required training (mostly online and flexible)
• Are happy to follow our safeguarding and safety policies
No prior Scouting experience is needed — we’ll support you every step of the way.
As part of this role, you may become aware of personal information relating to young people, families, or volunteers. We ask all team members to treat such information as confidential and to follow our safeguarding procedures at all times.
All volunteers are required to complete a DBS check and the mandatory safeguarding and Safety training before starting in role.
• The role is completely voluntary.
• You won’t be asked to represent anyone’s views but your own.
• There are no governance or financial responsibilities involved.
• You can volunteer in a way that fits your availability.