Volunteering Opportunity

Duke of Edinburgh Team Member (Expedition Supervisor)

We are looking for someone to attend Duke of Edinburgh expeditions with our members to ensure that they are carried out safely and look out for the welfare of the participants.

Responsible to:  Duke of Edinburgh Team Leader, 14-24 Team Leader

Responsible for:  Duke of Edinburgh Participants

Key Tasks:

  • Be the focal point for communication before, during and after the expedition, keeping everyone informed
  • Have the legal responsibility for the safety and welfare of young people on their practice and qualifying expeditions
  • Ensure that all appropriate expedition approvals have been received
  • Ensure that the teams are properly equipped to do their expedition
  • Ensure that the team’s expedition will meet the Expedition Requirements

Time Commitment:

  • A few hour sessions in the build up to an expedition to support the training and planning
  • An expedition each year (3 days/2 nights for Silver or 4 days/3 nights for Gold)

Required Qualifications:

  • To complete all mandatory training for the scout association in accordance with Policy, Organisation and Rules (POR) - Essential Information, Safety, Safeguarding, First Response and GDPR
  • Hold a valid Scouting DBS
  • Hold a Nights Away permit (desirable, not essential)

All these qualifications can be achieved after taking on the role. Training and support will be given to help you to achieve this.

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Duke of Edinburgh Team Member (Expedition Supervisor)

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Duke of Edinburgh Team Member (Expedition Assessor)

Take on a role to assess the groups that go on expeditions for their Duke of Edinburgh Awards following the framework provided by the award authority board.

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Young Leader Team Member (Trainer)

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If these don't take your fancy, but you are interested in volunteering with Braintree Explorers, please contact us as I am sure we will be able to find you a role which suits you!!