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Unit Leader, Deputy and Unit Leadership Team Members – Nottinghamshire Unit to World Scout Jamboree
World Scout Jamborees are fantastic events and their impact on those that attend can be, in some circumstances, life-changing. Many young people and adults return from Jamborees exhausted but elated! The role of the Unit Leadership team is key in making sure that all the participants in the Unit have a positive experience of the Jamboree – from the moment they are selected right through until the end of the Jamboree experience (which may not be for many months after the Jamboree has actually ended).
Being a Unit Leader, Deputy Unit Leader or Unit Leadership Team Member is challenging but is also extremely rewarding. The below points indicate some of the skills and experiences that would be beneficial for those applying for a Unit Leader, Deputy Unit Leader or Assistant Leader role. Not everyone will have all the skills, and remember many skills and experiences are transferable from other situations (e.g. family life, work, other voluntary commitments). There are also many skills and experiences that would be valuable but we have not got room to list every desirable characteristic here. Please use this document (along with the role description) to help focus your application.
| Unit Leader/Deputy Unit Leader | Unit Leadership Team Member | |||
| Essential | Desirable | Essential | Desirable | |
| Experience | ||||
| Working with or understanding 12-18 age group | ü | ü | ||
| Experience of camping for extended periods | ü | ü | ||
| Have (or be willing to work towards) Explorer Scout leadership woodbadge | ü | ü | ||
| Have (or be willing to work towards) appropriate Nights Away permit | ü | ü | ||
| Jamboree/ international interest and/or experience | ü | ü | ||
| Working to and delivering projects on budget | ü | ü | ||
| Have a clear understanding of the methods, policies and values of The Scouts | ü | ü | ||
| Be prepared to work towards being ready to supervise a Patrol of young people on your own in another country by the time of Jamboree | ü | ü | ||
| Skills and knowledge | ||||
| Planning or project skills in putting together team building and training events | ü | ü | ||
| Management skills in working with adults | ü | n/a | n/a | |
| Strong team working skills | ü | ü | ||
| Strong leadership skills in working with young people | ü | ü | ||
| Delegation skills | ü | ü | ||
| Decision-making skills | ü | ü | ||
| Understanding of diversity and equality issues | ü | ü | ||
| Communication skills | ü | ü | ||
| Characteristics | ||||
| Adaptable | ü | ü | ||
| Calm under pressure | ü | ü | ||
| Able to maintain a sense of humour | ü | ü | ||
| Able to deal with difficult situations and manage challenging behaviour and circumstances | ü | ü | ||
| Communicative and personable, and have access to email and internet | ü | ü | ||
| Able and keen to take part in activities when necessary | ü | ü | ||
| Robust physical and mental condition | ü | ü | ||
Please note:
The Jamboree is physically, mentally and emotionally demanding. Applicants should be aware of the nature of what is expected and be confident that they are able to contribute to all aspects of the Jamboree experience
Applicants should be aware that the Jamboree experience may last up to three weeks subject to final confirmation on the makeup of the experience and therefore will need to be sure they have the support of employers and family to be able to commit to the event. Further, there will be a significant number of weekend and evening commitments in preparation and applicants should be confident they have time available amongst other commitments to fulfil the obligations of the role.
Expectations and Commitments from the UK Contingent and County/Country Team
As a member of Unit Leadership team you can expect the following support and guidance from:
The county/Country local Team:
The UK Contingent Team:
“The World Scout Jamboree is one of the largest outdoor education events for youth on the planet! Tens of thousands of Scouts from all over the world come together to camp outdoors and join in fun activities where they make new friends, learn about other cultures, and develop leadership skills that will last a lifetime.”
World Organisation of the Scout Movement website
As the UK Contingent, this is our aspiration for our young people and the leaders supporting them. For many this will be the longest trip without their families and the experiences will shape their appetite for further adventures and give them tools that will aid them in life and build a legacy of future Scouting volunteers.
To support our Unit Leadership teams there will be:
