Volunteer Opportunities

14th Southampton (Highfield) - Chair of Trustees

We’re looking for safe pairs of hands, ‘i’ dotters and ‘t’ crossers. Sound like you?

As Chair of the Board of Trustees, you’ll look after a dynamic team working together to make Scouts operate like a well-oiled machine. From managing money to checking meeting places are in tip-top condition, you’ll make sure everything is set up properly, so that young people have the best experience in Scouts. Trustees see the big picture, make decisions and work together.

As a team, you’ll ensure that everything’s being done safely and legally, as well as connecting Scouts with your local community. Oh, and it’s fine if you’ve not been a Trustee before. We’ll support you, making sure you learn everything you need to know, as you go.

Please contact Rob: 14th-lead@southamptoncityscouts.org.uk if you would like to express interest.

Explorer Leader / Team Members (Shirley, Ocean Village & Swaythling)

Do you want to make a real difference to young people aged 14–18? We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join our Explorer Scout teams across Shirley, Ocean Village and Swaythling.

As part of the team, you’ll help deliver a varied and exciting programme – from outdoor adventures and expeditions to skills, leadership and social activities. Explorer Scouts is all about giving young people independence, confidence and opportunities to grow – and you’ll play a key role in making that happen.

You don’t need to have been involved in Scouts before – full training and support will be provided. Whether you can help weekly, occasionally, or behind the scenes, we’d love to hear from you.

Typical tasks may include:

• Supporting and running weekly Explorer meetings

• Helping plan and deliver activities, camps and expeditions

• Mentoring young people as they develop skills and leadership

• Assisting with Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) programmes

• Being part of a friendly and supportive leadership team

Volunteering with Explorers is flexible, rewarding, and a great way to gain new skills while giving back to your local community.

Please reply to luke.hall@southamptoncityscouts.org.uk if you are interested or would like to find out more.

Woodmill Bookings Team:

Could you help respond to emails and manage bookings for Woodmill? We are looking for volunteers to join the Woodmill Bookings Team. 

Respond to bookings enquiries.

Check availability and book in camps and events.

Coordinate with activity teams for instructors.

Send invoices to bookings.

The bookings inbox gets on average around 3-4 emails per day shared across the team. 

Please reply to lead@southamptoncityscouts.org.uk if interested.

Young People Waiting List Team:

Could you support us with finding places for young people in Scouting across Southampton? We are looking for volunteers to look after the Cubs and Scouts waiting lists.

Respond to joining enquiries.

Coordinate with sections and groups to allocate places.

Transfer young people from the waiting list to groups.

The current volunteers spend around 1 hour per week (not a joke) on this.

Please reply to lead@southamptoncityscouts.org.uk if interested.

Fundraising Team:

This financial year the District has secured nearly £50k in donations, grants, and fundraising for Wilverley, Woodmill, programme, and beyond. We are keen to keep the momentum going and to support groups to achieve the same.

Find grants and funders we can apply to.

Complete funding applications to them.

Share relevant grants and funders info to groups.

Organise fundraisers.

Please reply to lead@southamptoncityscouts.org.uk if interested.

There are also other ways you can help out from home, such as joining our Digital Team to support IT and email accounts, supporting admin, etc. If you want to help out but are not sure how, please reach out for a chat so we can discuss what’s possible.