Assistant Cub Scout Leader
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Are you looking for a rewarding way to give back to your community and help young people develop skills for life? Ashton Central Scout Group is looking for a volunteer Assistant Cub Leader to support our Cub section (ages 8–10½).
As an Assistant Cub Leader, you’ll help deliver fun, adventurous, and engaging weekly meetings alongside a friendly team of leaders. Activities include games, outdoor adventures, creative challenges, and learning practical skills that help young people grow in confidence, teamwork, and independence.
What you’ll do
Support the Cub Leader and other assistant Leaders in planning and running weekly meetings
Help deliver a varied programme of games, activities, and outdoor experiences
Encourage and support young people to try new things and build confidence
Assist with occasional trips, camps, and events
Work as part of a supportive leadership team
What we’re looking for
Someone enthusiastic and positive about working with young people
Good teamwork and communication skills
Reliability and a willingness to get involved
No previous Scouting experience required – training and support are provided
What you’ll get out of it
The chance to make a real difference to young people in your community
Opportunities to learn new skills and gain recognised training
Experience in leadership, teamwork, and outdoor activities
Plenty of fun and adventure along the way
All volunteers will be supported through the Scouts training programme and will require a DBS check.
Interested?
Come along to a meeting, meet the team, and see what we do. We'd love to hear from you.
What skills do I need?
No previous Scouting experience required – training and support are provided
Good teamwork
communication skills
Positive outlook
Details
- Accessibility
- DBS check required
- Equal opportunities policy
- Expenses reimbursed
- Health and Safety Policy
- Interested in Volunteer Training Programme?
- Ongoing support
- Suitable for under 18s
- Training provided
- Volunteers covered by insurance
When is this role available?
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Location:
44 Beech Grove
Ashton
Preston
PR2 1DU
You will be redirected to the Community CVS website to express your interest.
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