What is in it for the volunteers?

What is in it for the volunteer leaders?

Skills development

·         Planning

·         Programme building

·         Teamwork

·         Time management

·         Budget Management

·         Guiding knowledge and skills (extra leadership modules may be gained)

·         Low Ropes Instructor skills

·         Leadership

·         Evaluation

·         Creativity

·         Risk assessment, H&S

Visibility

·         With Region Commissioner (possibly)

·         With Chief Executive

·         With County team

·         With Region Growing Guiding Coordinator

Other

·         Evidence of Community Service for awards (eg Queens Guide or DoE)

·         CV evidence

·         References

Although this is a volunteer role, each person will be given £10 per day to cover food, snacks and sundry extras.  Drivers will be paid all mileage at 45p per mile (our standard county rate).  Other receipted expenses will be met.  Use can be made of County office facilities for broadband, copying, laminating etc.  A laptop can be provided if required.

Leader polo shirts and one hoodie will be provided.  Hoodies should be returned at the end of the programme for re-use but polo shirts can be kept.