{"alias":"contentPage","byline":null,"standfirst":null,"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"sidebar","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"gridImageBlock","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","image":"/media/20765/two-women-and-a-male-volunteer-chatting-one-of-the-women-is-making-a-heart-shape-with-her-hands.jpg","width":5000,"height":3333,"altText":"Three volunteers are chatting, one of them is making a heart shape with their hands.","caption":"","link":null},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFirst of all, a huge thank you for volunteering as a trustee with Scouts or for considering this role.\u00A0\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EPeople like you joining our Trustee Board \u003Cspan\u003Emake sure that we can sustainably deliver a fantastic programme for our young people to develop skills for life - safely, legally, and in line with our charitable purpose.\u00A0\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EUse this information as a starting point for understanding the role and to find out what to do first.\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"accordion","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","showExpand":false,"items":[{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EIf you\u0027re joining as a Scouts volunteer for the first time, your local team will help you complete the following steps:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ECreate an account at scouts.org.uk\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EComplete a criminal record check (DBS in England /PVG in Scotland/Access NI in Northern Ireland),\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ESign the trustee declaration\u0026nbsp;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ESupport you with your learning for the role\u0026nbsp;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWhen you become a Trustee you are signing up to the responsibilities of a charity trustee. There are a number of reasons why a person may not legally be allowed to be a trustee and by signing the declaration, you are agreeing that none of these reasons apply to you and that you are wiling to act as a trustee.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW105968913 BCX0\u0022\u003EYou must have\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003Ea\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003Efull appointment\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;as a\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003ETrustee\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW105968913 BCX0\u0022\u003E(this could be a Lead Volunteer or Youth Lead role)\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW105968913 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003Ebefore\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003Eyou\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;can vote at, or influence discussion at, a Trustee Board meeting.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003EYou\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;can be invited\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003Eand\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003Eattend Trustee Board meetings while\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003Eyou\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;have a provisional appointment but may not influence decision making or take part in any voting.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;This includes ex-officio Trustees.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/about-us/policy/volunteer-joining-and-trustee-agreement/\u0022 title=\u0022Volunteer joining and trustee agreement\u0022\u003ERead the trustee declaration and agreement\u0026nbsp;\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Becoming a volunteer trustee"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EThe Trustee Board is a team of volunteers who work together to make sure Scouts is run safely and legally.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ETogether, Trustees make sure the charity is well managed, risks are assessed and mitigated, buildings and equipment are in good working order, and everyone follows legal requirements and Policy, Organisation and Rules (POR). Their support helps other volunteers run a fantastic programme that gives young people skills for life (and experiences they\u2019ll remember forever). \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-things-locally/local-teams/trustee-boards/\u0022 title=\u0022Trustee Boards\u0022\u003ERead the Trustee Boards role description\u003C/a\u003E to find out more about the role and tasks for Trustee Boards.\u003C/p\u003E","label":"The role of the Trustee Board"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EEveryone on the Trustee Board takes on the responsibilities of a charity trustee; they act collectively and in the interests of the members of Scouts locally.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EHere are some things to remember about being a trustee:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Col\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EMaintain confidentiality.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EUse personal skills and experience to help inform discussions.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAct honestly and reasonably, in the interests of Scouting locally.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ELet people know, if at any point, your involvement might cause a conflict of interest.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EGet external professional, specialist advice when needed.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EOnly use the charity\u0027s money for the purpose of Scouting locally.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EIf staff are employed, act as a responsible employer and ensure clear line management responsibility and communication.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E","label":"Acting as a trustee"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003ETaking on a new role can feel a little daunting and you maybe a little unsure about what to expect at your first meeting. 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Take notes of any actions you agree to do and ask for support following the meeting if you have questions or need something explaining.\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ETake a look at our \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-things-locally/trustee-boards/trustee-board-meeting-agenda-prompts/#\u0022 title=\u0022Trustee Board Meeting Agenda Prompts\u0022 data-anchor=\u0022#\u0022\u003ETrustee Board Meeting agenda Prompts\u003C/a\u003E, so that you can see what topics might be discussed.\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Your first meeting"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EYou\u0027re encouraged to complete\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/learning-development-and-awards/learning/growing-roots/\u0022 title=\u0022Growing Roots\u0022\u003EGrowing Roots learning\u003C/a\u003E within 180 days from joining.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIt\u0027s a good idea to get started as soon as you can, as this will help with your understanding of Scouts, our values and key policies, and your role as a trustee.\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/learning-development-and-awards/training/learners/modules/getting-started-training/essential-information/\u0022 title=\u0022Essential Information\u0022\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Learning for your role"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EScouts is organised into Groups, Districts and Counties/Areas/Regions and each has a Lead Volunteer who has overall authority. 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