{"alias":"contentPage","byline":null,"standfirst":null,"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"singleColumn","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003EHow our volunteers work in teams\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EWe want flexible volunteering to be a reality. We also want volunteering to be a smooth journey when people join us (or when we sadly say farewell).\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022TextRun SCXW65101520 BCX8\u0022 data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW65101520 BCX8\u0022\u003ETo do this, we use \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/volunteer-experience/volunteering-together/team-descriptions/\u0022 title=\u0022Team descriptions\u0022\u003Eteam descriptions.\u003C/a\u003E Unlike role descriptions, where one volunteer takes on specific responsibilities (this can be a barrier for some volunteers joining or staying in Scouts), t\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003Ehis approach means we can share the load among the team.\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EVolunteers can get involved with just the tasks that work for their skills, interests and free time. \u003Cspan class=\u0022TextRun SCXW65101520 BCX8\u0022 data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW65101520 BCX8\u0022\u003ETeams can decide how to split the tasks up, according to who\u0027s in the team and what the local needs are. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EThis approach makes it easier for our current teams, as v\u003Cspan class=\u0022ui-provider gr b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak\u0022\u003Eolunteers can give their time in a more sustainable way.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EIt helps volunteers build knowledge, experience, and confidence. And it makes it easier for them to change their involvement when their circumstances change. \u003Cspan class=\u0022ui-provider gr b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak\u0022\u003EAs such, they stay volunteering for longer. And i\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:160,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:259}\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ui-provider gr b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak\u0022\u003En the future, more volunteers will want to join Scouts and give their time as part of a flexible team.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThere are two types of tasks:\u0026nbsp;\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Col\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022none\u0022\u003ETasks for the whole team \u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022none\u0022\u003E\u2013 Everyone helps with these tasks.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;134233279\u0026quot;:true,\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559737\u0026quot;:135,\u0026quot;335559738\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:240,\u0026quot;469777462\u0026quot;:[312],\u0026quot;469777927\u0026quot;:[0],\u0026quot;469777928\u0026quot;:[0]}\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022none\u0022\u003EAllocated Tasks \u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022none\u0022\u003E\u2013 The \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/volunteer-experience/volunteering-together/how-volunteers-work-in-teams/leading-a-team/\u0022 title=\u0022Leading a team\u0022\u003ETeam Leaders\u003C/a\u003E make sure there\u2019s at least one volunteer responsible for each task and supports them to get it done.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;134233279\u0026quot;:true,\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559737\u0026quot;:135,\u0026quot;335559738\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:240,\u0026quot;469777462\u0026quot;:[312],\u0026quot;469777927\u0026quot;:[0],\u0026quot;469777928\u0026quot;:[0]}\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHere\u2019s an example:\u0026nbsp;\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;335559737\u0026quot;:135}\u0022\u003EHannah is one of the Team Leaders. She does whole team tasks 1-3. \u003Cspan class=\u0022ui-provider gr b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak\u0022\u003EShe also supports Mita with tasks 4 and 6 during term time.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;335559737\u0026quot;:135}\u0022\u003EArnold is a Team Member. He does whole team tasks 1-3 and allocated tasks 5 and 8. \u003Cspan class=\u0022ui-provider gr b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak\u0022\u003EHe also supports Tom and Mita with Task 6 when they are busy preparing for events.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;335559737\u0026quot;:135}\u0022\u003EJess is a \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-things-locally/local-teams/team-members-and-helpers/\u0022 title=\u0022Team Members and helpers\u0022\u003Ehelper\u003C/a\u003E. She does allocated task 9. \u003Cspan class=\u0022ui-provider gr b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak\u0022\u003EShe also supports the team with other tasks when she has extra availability. 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