{"alias":"newsItem","byline":"Carl Hankinson, UK Chief Volunteer and Sam Morris, Chief Volunteering Officer","standfirst":"After five years as Chief Volunteer for International (formerly known as International Commissioner), and 8 years as part of our International team, Callum Kaye has stepped down following his election to the World Scout Committee at the World Scout Conference in August 2024. We\u2019re now looking for our next Chief Volunteer for International to lead our international work and represent UK Scouting within our worldwide movement.","content":{"layouts":[{"type":"singleColumn","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch4 class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThank you Callum!\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003ECallum has provided leadership for our international work at a pivotal time as we\u2019ve worked through our Skills for Life strategy and helped people navigate through a global pandemic. In this role Callum has provided leadership to our UK Scouting members overseas within British Scouting Overseas and our Branches and British Overseas Territories.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"gridImageBlock","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","image":null,"width":0,"height":0,"altText":"Callum Kaye wearing a purple polo and a purple scarf","caption":"Callum Kaye, former Chief Volunteer for International","link":null},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EAs part of Team UK, and more recently the UK Leadership Team, as well as the UK\u2019s Operations Committee and then Strategy \u0026amp; Delivery Committee, Callum has contributed to the development of Scouts across the whole of the UK.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EThroughout this, he made sure the voice of UK Scouts based overseas have been strongly heard as part of UK decision-making.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EWe\u2019d like to take the opportunity to thank Callum for his dedication and commitment over the past eight years in our international team.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch4 class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe search for the new Chief Volunteer for International\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EWe\u2019re now looking to find the UK\u2019s next Chief Volunteer for International.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EThis is an important strategic volunteer leadership for both UK Scouting\u2019s international relationships with the World Organisation of the Scout Movement, National Scout Organisations worldwide and Scouting\u2019s international partner organisations; and the UK\u2019s approach to delivering the international component of our Scout programme for young people.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EThis Chief Volunteer role is about leadership, providing support for a team of volunteers in key roles. It\u2019s about being a great coach, supportive friend and providing inspiration as well as holding key international relationships with other Scouting organisations worldwide and with the World Scouting organisation.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003ELeadership in Scouts is about creating the best environment for people to succeed, while having fun and finding fulfilment along the way.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EBeing the Chief Volunteer for International is no different, so I\u2019d encourage you to think about who you know who would be great for this role.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EI want to create the best possible team to lead UK Scouts. I believe that we\u2019ll do that by inviting and involving volunteers from different walks of life with different experiences, different skills and perspectives.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003ESo, at this time, we\u2019re really keen to provide opportunities for people to develop their skills, interests and experience in Scouts in a supportive and enjoyable way.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EYou don\u2019t need years of experience in Scouts or in life, we\u2019re looking to identify volunteers with potential and enthusiasm for what we\u2019re here to achieve together for young people, who we can help develop along the way alongside their existing subject matter knowledge and expertise, relevant to this role.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022MsoHyperlink\u0022\u003EFind out more about the role\u003C/span\u003E, along with\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan class=\u0022MsoHyperlink\u0022\u003Efull details on how to apply yourself or how to nominate someone\u003C/span\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"callToAction","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","buttonText":"Find out about the Chief Volunteer for International role","buttonLink":{"name":"Chief Volunteer for International role page","id":null,"url":"https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteer/uk-headquarters-volunteering/join-our-national-volunteer-team/chief-volunteer-for-international/","newWindow":false,"target":null},"colour":{"value":"003982","label":"003982"},"alignment":"left"},{"gridType":"callToAction","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","buttonText":"Apply for the role","buttonLink":{"name":"Chief Volunteer for International application page","id":null,"url":"https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/e9cc7d7a5f434fdebe0ffc3a132da002","newWindow":false,"target":null},"colour":{"value":"003982","label":"003982"},"alignment":null},{"gridType":"callToAction","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","buttonText":"Nominate another volunteer","buttonLink":{"name":"Chief Volunteer for International nominations page","id":null,"url":"https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/1742979d09414dd8807cd867130bdd0e","newWindow":false,"target":null},"colour":{"value":"003982","label":"003982"},"alignment":null},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EThe closing date for nominations and applications is Tuesday 1 October 2024 at 9am.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EWe\u2019ll then be inviting shortlisted candidates to attend interviews at Gilwell Park on Sunday 20 October 2024.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EThank you in advance for your support in identifying suitable people who\u2019d be great in this role.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""}]}],"config":null}]},"searchDescription":null,"pageType":null,"location":null,"versionDate":"09 September 2024","reviewDate":null,"furtherReading":[],"relatedLinks":[{"caption":"Chief Volunteer for International","title":"Chief Volunteer for International","url":"https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteer/uk-headquarters-volunteering/join-our-national-volunteer-team/chief-volunteer-for-international/","newWindow":false}],"id":81364,"nodeName":"The search is on for a new Chief Volunteer for International","title":"The search is on for a new Chief Volunteer for International","type":"newsItem","image":null,"assets":null,"headerOptions":{"headerTitle":"The search is on for a new Chief Volunteer for International","headerSubTitle":null,"headerCta":null,"headerCtaText":null,"headerCtaLink":null,"headerBackgroundColour":null,"showSEOImage":false,"headerBackgroundImage":null,"quickLinks":null},"subHeader":"We\u0027re currently looking for a new Chief Volunteer for International to lead our international work and represent UK Scouts worldwide","browserTitle":null,"silktide":"eyJjbXMiOiJVbWJyYWNvIiwiZWRpdG9yVXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9wcm9kLWNtcy5zY291dHMub3JnLnVrLy91bWJyYWNvIy9jb250ZW50L2NvbnRlbnQvZWRpdC84MTM2NCJ9","canonicalUrl":"https://www.scouts.org.uk/news/2024/september/the-search-is-on-for-a-new-chief-volunteer-for-international/"}