Maidenhead and District Scouts

Maidenhead & District Scouts

Job Vacancies

Explorer Scout Leader / Assistant Explorer Scout

We are looking for Explorer Scout Leaders. These are uniformed positions within Explorer Scouts. Each Explorer Scout unit has an Explorer Scout Leader (ESL) and a number of Assistant Explorer Scout Leaders (AESL). ESL's and AESL's hold an Adult Appointment, renewable every 5 years, they are the hub of the Explorer Scout organisation. ESL's and AESL's plan and run the regular meetings, with help from the Explorers themselves. They also get involved with expeditions and camps.

The time commitment for ESL's and AESL's is to attend Explorer Scout meetings, probably about 2 hours per week and any weekend expeditions/camps etc. There is a training requirement for Leaders and Assistant leaders need to do Getting Started (could be a day or 3 evenings) and 3 weekends over 3 years. (one weekend a year) As an alternative day/evening courses.

This is the 'Sharp End' of Explorer Scouts and like most things the more you put in, the more you get out!

For more information please email: .

Publicity Agent

Can you spare 1-2 hours a week?

We are looking for someone to co-ordinate publicity for the Scouts in Maidenhead.

To liaise with local newspapers and radio.

To liaise with Scout Groups.

To drop in on Group and District activities

To let local newspapers and radio know of forthcoming events.

We estimate this will involve roughly one hour administration (telephoning and reporting) and 1 hour having fun with the Scouts. You could be at Longridge or on a hike - a wide variety of activities over the year. Your choice.

Experience required - someone who would like to get involved with reporting and having fun.

Age - no restriction

Salary - same as the DC.

Anyone interested please email: .