Durham Scouts is growing and going from strength to strength, but with more young people wanting to join every week we need more adult volunteers to help us develop and deliver fun, exciting and challenging programmes that help us deliver Skills for Life.
We want to provide all young people (girls and boys) in Gateshead, South Tyneside, Sunderland, County Durham and Darlington with the best possible opportunities in life and we’d love you to help us achieve that.
We have opportunities for you to work directly with young people, but there are also plenty of other jobs you can do to support our section leaders. Whatever your skills or experience, however much time you have to give, we can help you put your skills and time to good use and we can guarantee that you’ll have a great time enjoying ‘the game of Scouting’
Current Opportunities
As well as opportunities in local sections and Scout Groups, we have some key opportunities volunteering with Durham Scouts. No Scouting experience is necessary for these roles and support will be provided from our experienced volunteers.
Trustee
A vital behind the scenes role, our Trustees make sure Scouts runs smoothly, safely, and legally.
Cubs Team Member (Neville's Cross)
At the beating heart of our programme, we need Team Members. If you’re passionate, practical, and proud to be inclusive, then being a Cubs Team Member is perfect for you.
Beavers Team Member
At the beating heart of our programme, we need flexible Team Members. Our Beavers Team Members break the mould and create bold environments for their Beaver Colonies to grow, play and explore.
Cubs Team Member
At the beating heart of our programme, we need flexible Team Members. If you’re passionate, practical, and proud to be inclusive, then being a Cubs Team Member is perfect for you.
Scouts Team Member
At the beating heart of our programme, we need flexible Team Members. By becoming a Scouts Team Member, you’ll join our amazing and strong-minded young people and help them along their Scouts journey. Most importantly, you’ll have fun.
Trustee
With their vital behind the scenes role, our Trustees are dedicated to making sure Scouts runs smoothly, safely, and legally.
Cubs Team Member, 21st Sunderland, St Andrews Cubs
At the beating heart of our programme, we need Team Members. If you’re passionate, practical, and proud to be inclusive, then being a Cubs Team Member is perfect for you.
14-24 Team - Seaham and District Explorer Unit
Intuitive, natural inspirers, the 14-24 Team is there to support our amazingly dedicated volunteers in the Network and Explorer Sections, as they equip our older Scouts with the skills they’ll need for success
Beavers Team Member - 5th Seaham (Christ Church) Scout Group
At the beating heart of our programme, we need Team Members. Our Beavers Team Members break the mould and create bold environments for their Beaver Colonies to grow, play and explore.
Cubs Team Member - 5th Seaham (Christ Church) Scout Group
At the beating heart of our programme, we need Team Members. If you’re passionate, practical, and proud to be inclusive, then being a Cubs Team Member is perfect for you.
Benefits
Recent research has shown that the majority of people who volunteer report having improved life satisfaction and improved self-esteem and also have reduced feelings of loneliness and stress. Nearly two thirds also said that since starting volunteering they have developed useful employability skills; with a majority saying they feel more confident and more motivated in their jobs.
As a volunteer with Durham Scouts you’ll not only help our young people develop Skills for Life, but you’ll also develop your own transferable skills which you can take into education and employment. You’ll also get to take part in new adventures, experience the great outdoors (if that’s your thing), make lots of new friends and have a lot of enjoyment.
Put simply, volunteering with Durham Scouts is good for you, good for your CV, good for our young people and is great fun!
