{"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"sidebar","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003EBeing a charity trustee within the Scouts is an exciting new challenge, which can give you the opportunity to develop a unique skillset from other volunteer roles within the Scouts. While being well supported on a Trustee Board, you will be able to see benefits to yourself in becoming a local charity trustee. These might include:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Eacquiring experience and skills you might not otherwise have the opportunity to gain until much further into your education or career\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Eyour CV and/or university application forms will benefit\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Eyou are able to help shape the development of the Scouts both locally and nationally\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EBy being a young person on a Trustee Board, you can help to aid the Scouts by:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Eallowing the Scouts to take on board new ideas and perspectives\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Ehaving our decision-making boards more diverse and representative of the membership\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Eenabling us to be more youth shaped in partnership with adults in all parts of the Scouts - not just in leadership or management roles\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003EWhat support can I get?\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWe are aware that being a charity trustee may appear daunting at first, but with the right support, we know young people can become invaluable members of the team.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIt would be helpful for you to be paired up with a mentor. This will be someone who you can turn to for help and support as you develop into your role. You should talk to your Chair or Lead Volunteer about finding an appropriate mentor.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAlternatively, if you have someone in mind, then why not approach them and ask if they would be happy to take on that role for you. We won\u2019t just throw you in the deep end either - there is learning available for taking up a charity trustee role.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EOn taking up a place on the Trustee Board, you should complete the Growing Roots learning (including Being a Trustee in Scouts). If you would like to develop your knowledge further, there is also a suite of optional learning in Branching Out.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003EGetting started in the role\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EBefore your first meeting, it might be helpful to contact the Chair for copies of the previous few meeting minutes to get a feel for the discussions that are normally held. You should get a copy of the agenda and any reading you need to do before the meeting in good time. Ask your Treasurer or Chair about your local expenses policy. 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