{"alias":"contentPage","byline":null,"standfirst":null,"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"singleColumn","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003ETeam Description\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Ch4\u003EPurpose\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW183311740 BCX8\u0022\u003EThe Group Leadership Team helps volunteers across all \u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW183311740 BCX8\u0022\u003ESections work\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW183311740 BCX8\u0022\u003E well together and feel motivated. They make sure the Group is respected and supported in their local community.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"accordion","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","showExpand":true,"items":[{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW250603019 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW250603019 BCX8\u0022 aria-level=\u00224\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW250603019 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-parastyle=\u0022heading 4\u0022\u003EWho\u0027s in the team\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022ListContainerWrapper SCXW250603019 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW250603019 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW250603019 BCX8\u0022\u003EGroup Lead Volunteers\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW250603019 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW250603019 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW250603019 BCX8\u0022\u003ELeadership Team Members\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW250603019 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW250603019 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW250603019 BCX8\u0022\u003EOther volunteers are automatically members of this team because of their roles in Scouts:\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022ListContainerWrapper SCXW250603019 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW250603019 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW250603019 BCX8\u0022\u003ETeam Leaders of each Section Team\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW250603019 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW250603019 BCX8\u0022\u003ETeam Leaders of any Group Leadership Team \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-things-locally/local-teams/structure-of-our-volunteer-teams/\u0022 title=\u0022Structure of our volunteer teams\u0022\u003Esub-teams\u003C/a\u003E. For example, Fundraising Team or Inclusion Team.\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThese members are automatically added into these teams as ex-officio roles, which will be shown by a \u0027-\u0027 in their role status. Ex-officio members do not inherit any of the permissions of the team. 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SCXW124014181 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW124014181 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW124014181 BCX8\u0022\u003EThe views and ideas of \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/information-for-volunteers/youth-shaped/\u0022 title=\u0022Youth shaped\u0022\u003Eyoung people shape decisions\u003C/a\u003E in the Group and its Sections.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW124014181 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun CommentStart CommentHighlightPipeRestV2 CommentHighlightRest SCXW124014181 BCX8\u0022\u003ESection Teams help young people \u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun CommentHighlightRest SCXW124014181 BCX8\u0022\u003Eand volunteers\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun CommentHighlightRest SCXW124014181 BCX8\u0022\u003E feel welcome and included and \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/equity-diversity-and-inclusion/including-disabled-and-neurodivergent-people/making-reasonable-adjustments/\u0022 title=\u0022Making reasonable adjustments\u0022\u003Emake changes\u003C/a\u003E (when necessary) so \u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun CommentHighlightRest SCXW124014181 BCX8\u0022\u003Ethe environment\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun CommentHighlightRest SCXW124014181 BCX8\u0022\u003E and activities are \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/equity-diversity-and-inclusion/\u0022 title=\u0022Equity, Diversity and Inclusion\u0022\u003Einclusive\u003C/a\u003E and \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/equity-diversity-and-inclusion/edi-volunteer-resources/accessible-spaces-checklist/\u0022 title=\u0022Accessible Spaces Checklist\u0022\u003Eaccessible\u003C/a\u003E for everyone.\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW124014181 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW124014181 BCX8\u0022\u003EThe demographics of young people and adults represent their local area.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW124014181 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW124014181 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW124014181 BCX8\u0022\u003EDevelop our volunteers:\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022SCXW124014181 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022ListContainerWrapper SCXW124014181 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW124014181 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW124014181 BCX8\u0022\u003EWork with volunteers to share skills between Sections.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW124014181 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW124014181 BCX8\u0022\u003EMake 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SCXW32397745 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW32397745 BCX8\u0022\u003EMake sure the Group Leadership Team runs smoothly.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW32397745 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW32397745 BCX8\u0022\u003EWork with the District 14-24 Team to make sure there are \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/running-an-explorer-unit/explorer-scout-young-leaders-scheme/\u0022 title=\u0022Explorer Scout Young Leaders\u0027 Scheme\u0022\u003EYoung Leaders\u003C/a\u003E in all the Group\u2019s Section Teams.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW32397745 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW32397745 BCX8\u0022\u003EHelp Section Teams work well, using tools to measure quality where needed.\u003C/span\u003E\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW32397745 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skills they need (or would like).\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW32397745 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW32397745 BCX8\u0022\u003EMake sure all teams in the Group follow our approach to \u003C/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/equity-diversity-and-inclusion/\u0022 title=\u0022Equity, Diversity and Inclusion\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun CommentStart CommentHighlightPipeRestV2 CommentHighlightRest SCXW32397745 BCX8\u0022\u003Eequity, diversity and inclusion\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun CommentHighlightRest SCXW32397745 BCX8\u0022\u003E, \u003C/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-things-locally/tools-to-support-leadership-teams/welcoming-volunteers/joining-journey/\u0022 title=\u0022Joining Journey\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun CommentStart CommentHighlightPipeRestV2 CommentHighlightRest SCXW32397745 BCX8\u0022\u003Esafer volunteer recruitment\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun CommentHighlightPipeRestV2 SCXW32397745 BCX8\u0022\u003E, \u003C/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-things-locally/tools-to-support-leadership-teams/welcoming-volunteers/joining-journey/\u0022 title=\u0022Joining Journey\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW32397745 BCX8\u0022\u003Ejoining\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW32397745 BCX8\u0022\u003E, reviews, and processes for leaving Scouts.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW32397745 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW32397745 BCX8\u0022\u003EMake sure volunteers are doing what\u2019s expected of them, including getting learning done and \u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW32397745 BCX8\u0022\u003Ecompleting their criminal record\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW32397745 BCX8\u0022\u003E checks.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW32397745 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW32397745 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW32397745 BCX8\u0022\u003EEngage with the community:\u003C/span\u003E\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022ListContainerWrapper SCXW32397745 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW32397745 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW32397745 BCX8\u0022\u003ECreate and look after relationships outside \u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW32397745 BCX8\u0022\u003Eof\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW32397745 BCX8\u0022\u003E Scouts to help deliver the programme and recruit adults and young people. This could include local community leaders, other youth groups, volunteer recruitment agencies, and local media and social media outlets.\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW32397745 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW32397745 BCX8\u0022\u003EPlan and run fundraising events when they\u2019re needed.\u003C/span\u003E\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW32397745 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW32397745 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW32397745 BCX8\u0022\u003EOpen new provision:\u003C/span\u003E\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022SCXW32397745 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022ListContainerWrapper SCXW32397745 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW32397745 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW32397745 BCX8\u0022\u003EWork with District Teams to open new Sections and \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/growing-scouts/\u0022 title=\u0022Growing Scouts\u0022\u003Esupport the \u003C/a\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun CommentStart CommentHighlightPipeRestV2 CommentHighlightRest SCXW32397745 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/growing-scouts/\u0022 title=\u0022Growing Scouts\u0022\u003Einclusive growth of Scouts\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/span\u003E\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW32397745 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW32397745 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW32397745 BCX8\u0022\u003EManage incidents:\u003C/span\u003E\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022ListContainerWrapper SCXW32397745 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW32397745 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW32397745 BCX8\u0022\u003EMake sure all incidents are reported in the right way.\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW32397745 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW32397745 BCX8\u0022\u003EHandle Subject Access Requests and personal data breaches.\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW32397745 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW32397745 BCX8\u0022\u003EFollow the \u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/about-us/policy/scouts-complaints-policy/\u0022\u003EComplaints Policy\u003C/a\u003E \u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW32397745 BCX8\u0022\u003Eto stop complaints escalating (where possible).\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW32397745 BCX8\u0022\u003E \u003C/span\u003E\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW32397745 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW32397745 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