Volunteering Opportunity: Chairperson with St Albans District Scout Council

The Trustee Board exists to support the District Commissioner in meeting the responsibilities of their appointment.

Trustees must act collectively as charity trustees of the Scout District, and in the best interests of its members to:

• Comply with the Policy, Organisation and Rules of The
Scout Association.
• Protect and maintain any property and equipment
owned by and/or used by the
District.
• Manage the District finances.
• Provide insurance for people, property and equipment.
• Provide sufficient resources for Scouting to operate. This
includes, but is not limited
to, supporting recruitment, other adult support, and
fundraising activities.
• Promote and support the development of Scouting in the
local area.
• Manage and implement the Safety Policy locally.
• Ensure that a positive image of Scouting exists in the
local community.
• Appoint and manage the operation of any sub-
committees, including appointing a
Chair to lead the sub-committees.
• Ensure that Young People are meaningfully involved in
decision making at all levels
within the District.
• The opening, closure and amalgamation of Groups,
Explorer Scout Units, Scout
Network and Scout Active Support Units in the District as
necessary.
• Appoint and manage the operation of an Appointments
Advisory Committee,
including appointing an Appointments Committee Chair
to lead it.
• Supervising the administration of Groups, particularly in
relation to finance and the
trusteeship of property.
The Trustee Board must also:
• Appoint Administrators, Advisers, and Co-opted
Trustees.
• Approve the Annual Report and Annual Accounts after
their examination by an
appropriate auditor, independent examiner or
scrutineer.
• Present the Annual Report and Annual Accounts to the
Scout Council at the Annual
General Meeting; file a copy with the County Trustee
Board; and if a registered
charity, to the appropriate charity regulator if the
regulator’s rules require it.
• Maintain confidentiality with regard to appropriate
Trustee Board business.
• Where staff are employed, act as a responsible
employer in accordance with Scouting’s values and relevant legislation.
• Ensure line management responsibilities for employed
staff are clearly established and communicated.

Opportunity Type: Long-term Commitment

District: St Albans

Location: Indoor

Time of day: Weekday Mornings, Weekday Afternoons, Weekday Evenings, Weekend Half Days

Practical Considerations: Application is by submission of a CV and a brief covering supporting letter (eg 1 side of A4),
which should include a brief explanation of why you are interested in the role of Chair of the
Board of Trustees and the experience you would bring to the role.

Requirements: Relevant qualification or training, Will require a criminal record check (DBS)

Suitable for: 18 – 25 year olds, Aged 26 and over, Older People, People with restricted mobility

Suitable for volunteers interested in: Children, Families & Family Support, Trusteeship & Governance, Voluntary & Community Action, Young People & Adolescents

Does this opportunity provide wheelchair access?: No

Full Description:
THE ROLE OF THE CHAIR:

Whilst all Trustees share collective responsibility for the smooth running of the Board and ensuring that their governance responsibilities are being met the Chair of the Board of Trustees also:

• Chairs the Board of Trustee meetings
• Works closely with and support the District
Commissioner maintaining effective
communication
• Works with the District Commissioner to encourage
development of Scouting within the
District and as part of the community
• Ensures that all members of the District Trustee Board
are fully briefed on the
requirements of their roles to ensure that the Board of
Trustees acts within the
legislation applicable to Charity Trustees
• Ensures that a District Annual General Meeting takes
place within 6 months of the end
of the financial year
• Is a full and active member of the Board
An active interest or previous experience of Scouting is a
plus but certainly not essential.