{"alias":"contentPage","byline":null,"standfirst":null,"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"singleColumn","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003EEach team can have at least one Team Leader. Leadership Teams are led by Lead Volunteers, and made up of other Team Leaders and Leadership Team Members. In Districts and Counties, Youth Leads are also members of the Leadership Team.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ETeam Leaders and Lead Volunteers work with Team Members to share tasks out and make sure the team runs smoothly.\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;335559685\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559737\u0026quot;:281}\u0022\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003ECreate a positive team environment\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EAgree how \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-things-locally/local-teams/\u0022 title=\u0022Teams\u0022\u003ETeam Description\u003C/a\u003E tasks are shared among Team Members by considering their skills, interests, and availability.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan 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data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;134233117\u0026quot;:false,\u0026quot;134233118\u0026quot;:false,\u0026quot;335559738\u0026quot;:60,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:0}\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EMake sure everyone in the team is safe and following safety and safeguarding procedures.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;134233117\u0026quot;:false,\u0026quot;134233118\u0026quot;:false,\u0026quot;335559738\u0026quot;:60,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:0}\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;134233117\u0026quot;:false,\u0026quot;134233118\u0026quot;:false,\u0026quot;335559738\u0026quot;:60,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:0}\u0022\u003EHelp volunteers find what they need\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EHelp Team Members find learning and networking opportunities.\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;134233117\u0026quot;:false,\u0026quot;134233118\u0026quot;:false,\u0026quot;335559738\u0026quot;:60,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:0}\u0022\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EEncourage Team Members to share what\u2019s happening in the team and find out where they might need support.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;134233117\u0026quot;:false,\u0026quot;134233118\u0026quot;:false,\u0026quot;335559738\u0026quot;:60,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:0}\u0022\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EFor Lead Volunteers in Districts and Counties, make sure volunteers have the permits or \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/volunteer-experience/volunteering-together/team-descriptions/accreditations/\u0022 title=\u0022Accreditations\u0022\u003Eaccreditations\u003C/a\u003E they need to carry out specific, allocated tasks (where relevant).\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;134233117\u0026quot;:false,\u0026quot;134233118\u0026quot;:false,\u0026quot;335559738\u0026quot;:60,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:0}\u0022\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;134233117\u0026quot;:false,\u0026quot;134233118\u0026quot;:false,\u0026quot;335559738\u0026quot;:60,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:0}\u0022\u003EAttract and welcome new volunteers\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EHelp recruit new volunteers (with the Leadership Team and Volunteering 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