{"alias":"newsItem","byline":"Carl Hankinson, UK Chief Volunteer","standfirst":"After over six years leading Scouts in Wales as Chief Volunteer, Rhian Moore will be stepping down in September this year. We\u2019re now looking for our next Chief Volunteer of Wales to lead Scouts into the future.","content":{"layouts":[{"type":"singleColumn","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003EThank you Rhian!\u0026nbsp;\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ERhian has provided leadership within Wales at a pivotal time as we have worked through our Skills for Life strategy and helped people navigate through a global pandemic.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ERhian has worked in partnership with the ScoutsCymru staff and trustees to make sure our Areas, Districts and Scout Groups have been supported to deliver brilliant programme to our young people. As 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,\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ERhian has contributed to the development of Scouting across the whole of the United Kingdom, making sure the voice of Scouts in Wales is strongly heard as part of UK decision making.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EI would like to take the opportunity to thank Rhian for her dedication and commitment over the past six years as Chief Volunteer.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"gridImageBlock","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","image":null,"width":0,"height":0,"altText":"Portrait of lady with long dark hair wearing a red polo top and a UK necker","caption":"Rhian Moore, Chief Volunteer of Wales","link":null},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003EThe search for the new Chief Volunteer of Wales\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWe are now looking to find our next Chief Volunteer of Wales. This is an important volunteer leadership role for our movement as we work together to provide Skills for Life for even more young people across Wales through our inclusive growth efforts.\u202F\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Chief Volunteer role is about leadership, providing support for a team of volunteers in key leadership roles by being a great coach, critical friend and providing inspiration. Leadership in the Scouts is about creating the conditions for our people to succeed whilst having fun and finding fulfilment along the way. Being the Chief Volunteer of Wales is no different and so I would encourage you to think about who you know who would be great for this role.\u202F\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EI want to create the best possible team to lead UK Scouts, and I believe that we will do that by inviting and involving volunteers from different walks of life with different experiences, different skills and perspectives.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ESo at this time we are really keen to provide opportunities for people to develop their skills, interests and experience in Scouting in a supportive and enjoyable way.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EYou do not need years of experience in Scouts or in life, we are looking to identify volunteers with potential and enthusiasm for what we are here to achieve together for young people who we can help develop along the way.\u202F\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteer/uk-scouts-volunteering/join-our-uk-scouts-volunteer-team/chief-volunteer-of-wales/\u0022 title=\u0022Chief Volunteer of Wales vacancy\u0022 data-anchor=\u0022#\u0022\u003EFind out more about the role\u003C/a\u003E, including the details of how you can apply or nominate someone else.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe closing date for nominations and applications is Wednesday 16 April at 23.59pm.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWe\u2019ll then be inviting shortlisted candidates to attend interviews on Sunday 18 May.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\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":"10 March 2025","reviewDate":null,"furtherReading":[],"relatedLinks":[],"id":84984,"nodeName":"The search is on for a new Chief Volunteer of Wales","title":"The search is on for a new Chief Volunteer of Wales","type":"newsItem","image":null,"assets":null,"headerOptions":{"headerTitle":"The search is on for a new Chief Volunteer of Wales","headerSubTitle":null,"headerCta":null,"headerCtaText":null,"headerCtaLink":null,"headerBackgroundColour":null,"showSEOImage":false,"headerBackgroundImage":null,"quickLinks":null},"subHeader":"We\u0027re recruiting a new Chief Volunteer of Wales to succeed Rhian Moore who leaves the role after over six years. 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