District Youth Lead Pocklington district have a vacancy for the District Youth Lead Role, This role can be filled either by one person, or by two people sharing the role. The information below provides some more details on what the role entails. If you are interested in becoming a Youth lead in Pocklington District, please get in touch via the contact form here, telling us that you’d like to find out more or apply. Become a volunteer Purpose: As part of the District/County Leadership Team, our Youth Leads make sure Scouts is shaped by young people aged 4-25. They champion, encourage and lead work in their area, supporting volunteers to empower young people and embed their ideas and decisions into Scouts locally. Pocklington District Youth Leads play a key role in the leadership and management of the District. You will work with the other district volunteers to achieve this. Tasks: Develop young people aged 4-25 within Scouts Make sure young people have regular opportunities to take the lead, such as promoting peer leadership and the Young Leaders’ Scheme. Inspire and motivate young people. Make sure they know about the opportunities available to them in Scouts, including options when they turn 18. Champion and encourage participation in the YouShape award and other top awards. Embed young people aged 4-25 in decision-making locally. Support and encourage volunteers to put the views and ideas of young people at the core of programmes. Make sure young people are at the heart of Trustee Board decisions. Create opportunities for young people to provide feedback. Work with other volunteers Work with other Youth Leads and wider volunteers in Leadership Teams, Programme Teams, Volunteering Development Teams, Support Teams, and Section Teams to support each other, share ideas, and work towards a shared vision. Who can have this role: A Youth Lead can start the role between their 18th and 25th birthdays. Role Area This role is for Pocklington District, located in the West side of the Humberside County, the district includes groups from Stamford Bridge, Melbourne, Pocklington, Holme on Spalding Moor, and Market Weighton. What learning is needed: Complete Growing Roots within the first 6 months in the role, including both Core and Manager learning. Trustee Induction Complete First Aid training within 12 months. You will be supported by the County Youth Lead Volunteer and the District Lead Volunteer in developing your skills and completing the tasks for the role. Role Term Up to 3 Years. If you are a young person who can only commit for a shorter period because you may leave the area, for example – study or travel, you will still be considered for the role.