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You can do whatever works best for you locally, but it\u2019s important that the process is open and inclusive.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EStep 2: Form a search group\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EYou\u2019ll need to put together a team of people to run the search. This should include the District, County or Area Lead Volunteer, since the Youth Lead will be working closely with them once appointed. Try to include some young people in the search group too, such as previous or other local Youth Leads.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EStep 3: Define the role\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EConsider creating an information pack which you can promote during the recruitment process. Including a list of the key tasks a Youth Lead will undertake and link to the Leadership Team description can be\u00A0 a helpful way in sharing information someone might want to know. 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These people will have been gaining loads of experience while working together and might be the perfect people to apply in the future.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThat\u2019s one of the reasons we recommend that Youth Leads create teams - it\u2019s so helpful for succession planning.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIn a County, Area or Region, you might be able to encourage a District Youth Lead who is close to finishing their role to take on the challenge at the next level.\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Youth Lead teams"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EUse the digital system to run a report to find the 18 to 25-year-olds involved in your local Scouts area and email them about the vacancy. 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