Programme Team

Purpose

The District Programme Team helps every section in the District run a safe, enjoyable and high-quality programme. To help do this, they bring Section Team volunteers together with activity experts. 

Who’s in the team

• Programme Team Leaders
• Programme Team Members 
• Team Leaders of any sub-teams of the District Programme Team e.g Climbing, Hillwalking & Trekking, Target Sports, Top Awards, Water Activities,

Tasks for the whole team

• Help Sections across the District work together. 

Allocated tasks

Help Section Teams run high-quality programmes  

• Help volunteers with any programme changes, such as new badges and activities, to help young people achieve Top Awards.
• Encourage international trips and activities. 
• Support volunteers to include nights away in their Section’s programme. 
• Help volunteers gain their Nights Away Permits. 
• Organise events for the District when Section Teams decide they’re needed.
• Keep an eye out for any learning that’ll help Section Teams deliver a fantastic programme. The Volunteering Development Team can then give volunteers opportunities to develop and learn new skills. 

Facilitate programme networking opportunities 

• Encourage Section Teams to share good practice across the District by creating opportunities to network. 

Help Section Teams access expert advice and support 

Make sure: 

• There are skilled people to support Sections’ programmes (in areas that volunteers may not be experts in themselves).   
• Sections can access adventurous activities, either through permit holders or external providers. 

Approve activities and permits (when delegated by the Lead Volunteer) 

• Visits Abroad 
• Adventurous Activity Permits 
• Nights Away Permits 

Other responsibilities

There are a number of accreditations which can be delegated by the Lead Volunteer to share specific responsibilities.

Express Interest in Volunteering

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