Our programme is at the core of what we do
Our programme (what our Scouts do each week) is mostly designed and run by Section Teams, and shaped by young people. Every volunteer either plans and runs the programme, or supports the volunteers who do.
Every volunteer plays a part in creating a brilliant programme for young people.
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How we work together
Each part of Scouts helps young people enjoy fun, high-quality, and safe programmes. We do this by working together to deliver a great programme for young people, while looking after our volunteers.
How we organise Sections and Groups
Sections run the programme. They’re at the heart of Scouts’ work with young people.
Scout Groups help volunteers work well together and keep them feeling motivated across Squirrel, Beaver, Cub, and Scout Sections. They make sure the Group is respected and supported in their local community.
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In each Scout Group, there are three types of teams:
- The Section Teams run high-quality programmes safely.
- The Group Leadership Team helps all volunteers in the Group (including Young Leaders) work together to plan and run high-quality programmes.
- The Group Trustee Board provides charity governance for the Group.
Some Groups might find it helpful to use sub-teams, such as a maintenance or fundraising sub-team of the Leadership Team.
The Section Team is supported by people outside of Scouts, who informally help run part of the programme.
How we organise Districts
Scout Districts help volunteers develop, improve Section programmes, and support Scouts to run in the best way possible.
They keep volunteers working well together and feeling motivated. They also make sure the 14-24 Sections are working well and are well regarded in their local community.
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The District Leadership Team is made up of:
- District Lead Volunteers
- Team Leaders of each District Team
- Lead Volunteers of each Group in the District
- District Youth Leads
- Other Leadership Team Members who may have specific responsibilities
Each District has a:
- Leadership Team
- 14–24 Team
- Programme Team
- Volunteering Development Team
- Support Team
- Trustee Board
Some Districts might find it helpful to have sub-teams, such as a climbing sub-team of the Programme Team, or a campsite service sub-team of the Support Team.
Multiple Districts can share some functions or teams. In this case, the District Leadership Teams make sure the teams are meeting their own District’s needs.