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Volunteering Opportunity: VO104558

  • Youth Leader
    with 13th Fife (Rosyth Methodist Church) Scouts.

    Created/last updated: 29/11/2025


    About this opportunity:The 13th Rosyth Scouts are part of the Scout Movement in the United Kingdom which has over 400,000 youth members aged between 4 and 18
     •  Their Scout Group in Rosyth runs four sections – Squirrels (4 to 6 years), Beavers (6 to 8 years), Cubs (8 to 11 years) and Scouts (11 to 14 years)
     •  The activities are provided in weekly meetings at the Church hall but with opportunities to go outside for games, activities, camps etc
     •  As a Youth Leader, your role is to support these activities and build a positive relationship with the young people
     •  Three of the leaders in the Beaver & Cub sections are standing down at the end of the year and one or both sections are in danger of closure
     •  13th Rosyth Scouts would welcome new volunteers to help run these sections
     •  Previous Scouting experience is not essential
     • 
    Takes place:
    morningsafternoonsevenings
    Mondays
    Tuesdays
    Wednesdays
    Thursdays
    Fridays
    Saturdays
    Sundays
    Minimum age:16
    Maximum age:100
    Training provided:Initial training involves the completion of online training modules covering safety, safeguarding, GDPR etc. There is an opportunity to do further training if the leader wishes.
    Out of pocket expenses paid?
    Yes - Expenses can be discussed on a 1-1 basis.

    Experience required:Volunteers should be confident engaging with children and should be happy volunteering as part of a team.

    Restrictions on who can volunteer
    No restrictions were specified.

    Application process:Induction/Training; Informal Chat; PVG membership required; References; Trial Period

    Taster available?No, not for this opportunity.

    Travel DetailsMeetings are held in Rosyth Methodist Church, Queensferry Road, Rosyth, KY11 2SZ

    Saltire AwardThis opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25.