When: Term time, Wednesday 5pm-6pm
Where: St John’s Church Hall,, Stanah Road, Thornton, Lancashire FY5 5JE
Contact: Grahame Astin-Batte Contact Email: grahame.astin-batte@wyrescouts.org.uk
Open Volunteer Spots: Unlimited
A Squirrel Scout Leader, is a volunteer who guides and supports young children (usually aged 4-6) in the Squirrel Scout programme, which is a part of the larger Scouting movement. Here’s a brief description of their role:
Key Responsibilities
- Programme Planning: Creating and organising fun, educational, and age-appropriate activities that help children develop skills and character.
- Safety Supervision: Ensuring that all activities are conducted safely and all necessary precautions are taken.
- Supporting Development: Helping young scouts learn values such as teamwork, responsibility, and fairness.
- Community Building: Fostering a sense of community and inclusion among young scouts and their families.
Traits and Skills
- Enthusiastic and Patient: Exciting and engaging young minds while maintaining patience.
- Good Communication: Able to converse effectively with both children and their parents.
- Organised: Keeping activities well-planned and outcomes well-documented.
- Empathetic: Understanding and nurturing the individual needs of each young scout.
A Scout Squirrel Leader plays a crucial role in shaping the experiences and development of the youngest members of the Scouting community.