{"jobType":"Volunteer","content":{"layouts":[{"type":"fullWidth","areas":[{"items":[{"type":"Plain","cta":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EScouts is an equal opportunity recruiter. We\u0027re committed to diversity and actively seeking applicants from a wide range of backgrounds, in particular, Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities.\u003C/p\u003E","link":null,"colour":"#6310bc","title":"Equal opportunities","image":null,"imageFocus":"","imageId":0,"imageKey":"00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000","imageCrop":"","gridType":"card","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003EAbout the role\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EEach year, Scouts hosts the Day of Celebration and Achievement at Windsor Castle \u2013 a unique and prestigious event that recognises the remarkable achievements of young people and volunteers across the Movement. 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Team members will either form the Colour Party, carrying the Scouts\u0027 Colours throughout the day, or join the Service Planning and Delivery Team, responsible for creating and leading the National Scout Service in St George\u0027s Chapel.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThese roles offer a unique opportunity to represent Scouts on a national stage, develop new skills, work closely with other King\u0027s Scouts from across the UK, and contribute to a truly memorable occasion.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EColour Party (Six Roles)\u003C/strong\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EMembers of the Colour Party have the honour of carrying the Scouts\u0027 Colours during the Parade and within St George\u0027s Chapel, playing a significant ceremonial role throughout the day.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cstrong\u003EService Planning and Delivery Team (Four Roles)\u003C/strong\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ETeam members will design, plan and deliver the National Scout Service, creating an 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