Volunteer with Plymouth District Scouts
Our district team supports every Scout Group, Explorer Unit and young person in Plymouth. We’re looking for people to join us. You don’t need to have been a Scout or to have time every week. You just need skills or enthusiasm you’re happy to share.
Express your interest Ask us a questionFlexible time
Most district roles are planned around your diary, whether that’s a few hours a month or helping at a specific event.
Use your skills
Finance, IT, admin, outdoor activities or organising people. Whatever you’re good at, there’s a place for it here.
Training and support
You’ll get a proper welcome, free Scouts learning, and a team behind you. Nobody is left to work it out alone.
Make a difference
District roles make sure hundreds of young people in Plymouth get the adventurous, safe programme they deserve.
Programme Team
Helps every section across the district deliver a safe, exciting, high-quality programme.
Adventurous Activities
Help groups get young people climbing, paddling, hiking and camping. You’ll champion adventurous activities, connect leaders with instructors and resources, and help make activities happen safely.
Enquire about this role →Permits
Coordinate the district’s activity permit scheme: arrange assessments, keep records up to date, and make sure leaders have the permits they need to run activities.
Enquire about this role →Top Awards
Support young people working towards the Chief Scout’s Awards, King’s Scout Award and other top awards. You’ll guide leaders, check progress and celebrate achievements.
Enquire about this role →International
Open up international Scouting to young people in Plymouth: overseas trips, Jamborees, international partnerships and global-themed programme ideas.
Enquire about this role →14–24 Team
Supports Explorer Scouts, Young Leaders and Scout Network across the district.
14–24 Team Member
Join the team supporting our Explorer Units, Young Leaders and Scout Network. You could help with events, Young Leader training or getting our new Network up and running, so that 14 to 24-year-olds get great opportunities and have a say in what happens.
Enquire about this role →Volunteering Development Team
Makes sure every adult volunteer is welcomed, trained, supported and recognised.
Volunteering Development Team Lead
Lead how the district attracts, welcomes, trains and keeps its volunteers. You’ll sit on the district leadership team and help shape the volunteer experience across Plymouth.
Enquire about this role →Recruitment
Help us find the next generation of volunteers through community events, social media and local partnerships. You’ll make sure every enquiry gets a quick, friendly response.
Enquire about this role →Learning
Make sure volunteers complete the learning they need. You’ll organise sessions, track progress and help people find the right learning for their role. Experience in training is useful but not essential.
Enquire about this role →Support Team
Behind the scenes: properties, money, digital and the things that keep the district running.
Properties Treasurer
Look after the finances of our district properties: budgets, income and spending, and reporting to the Board of Trustees. Ideal if you have a bookkeeping or finance background.
Enquire about this role →Digital Team
Help with our website, social media, email and digital tools. Good for anyone who enjoys tech, content creation or design, even if you can only spare a little time.
Enquire about this role →Fellowship
Bring together adults who want to support Scouting without a regular section role. You’ll organise social and helping opportunities and keep former volunteers connected.
Enquire about this role →Property Bookings
Manage bookings for our district property: handle enquiries, keep the calendar, and liaise with groups and visitors. Good for organised people who like an email inbox under control.
Enquire about this role →Board of Trustees
Governs the district charity: making sure we’re safe, legal, well run and financially sound.
Data Lead
Help the district handle personal information properly and comply with UK GDPR. You’ll advise on policy and data incidents. Experience in data protection, IT or compliance would be a big help.
Enquire about this role →Trustees
Help steer the district charity by joining the Board for around four to six meetings a year. You’ll help make decisions on finance, safeguarding, properties and strategy. You don’t need a link to a Scout Group, as people from the wider community can be co-opted onto the Board. Experience in business, finance, law or HR is welcome but not essential.
Enquire about this role →How to get involved
- Get in touchFill in the expression of interest form or email us. No commitment at this stage.
- Have a chatWe’ll arrange an informal conversation about the role and what suits you.
- Join the teamWe’ll guide you through the welcome process, including references and a DBS check where needed.
- Get startedComplete your Getting Started learning and start making a difference, with support throughout.
Not sure which role fits?
Tell us what you’re good at and how much time you have, and we’ll help you find the right place. Our Groups are always looking for section volunteers too.
Express your interestScouts is open to all. We welcome volunteers from every background. Find out more about volunteering at scouts.org.uk/volunteer.