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These are the specific roles we're looking to fill right now. You don't need any Scouting experience — we provide all the training, cover your PVG check, and you'll always be part of a team. Not sure which is right for you? Just pick the one closest and we'll have a chat.
14 open roles across 5 teams — 3 we need most
14 roles
14 roles
Run weekly sessions with young people, from Squirrels to Explorers. One evening a week in term-time, always as part of a team. Young Leaders (13½–18) help run them too.
A hall full of excited 6–8 year olds and you helping lead the adventure — join our thriving Beaver Colony here in Baillieston.
One weekly session plus a little planning, term-time
View role — Beaver Team LeaderBackwoods cooking, first proper hikes, big ideas and bigger personalities — help run our Scout Troop for 10½–14 year olds in Baillieston.
One weekly session, term-time
View role — Scouts Team MemberDofE, expeditions and a programme they plan themselves — help run our Explorer Unit for 14–18 year olds in Baillieston. We're after one or two.
One weekly session, term-time
View role — Explorers Team MemberGames, stories and glue-stick chaos for 4–6 year olds — help bring our brand-new Squirrel Drey to life in Baillieston.
One weekly session, term-time
View role — Squirrels Team MemberAged 13½ to 18? Help run Beavers, Cubs or Scouts as a Young Leader — real leadership experience that counts towards DofE, top awards and your CV. Open to our Explorers and to young people outside Scouts.
One Monday evening a week with a younger section, term-time
View role — Young Leader (aged 13½–18)Recruit, train and look after our Young Leaders — the 13½–18 year olds who help run Beavers, Cubs and Scouts. Whether they're our own Explorers or DofE volunteers from outside Scouting, you're the adult in their corner.
Monday evenings with the sections, plus a few training evenings and weekends a year
View role — Young Leaders CoordinatorSenior roles helping lead the whole Group. Ideal if you've managed people, or already have a few years of Scouting behind you.
Ready to step up? Help lead the whole of the 144th — every section, Beavers to Explorers — alongside our Group Lead Volunteer in Baillieston.
Ongoing senior role, flexible hours
View role — Depute Group Lead VolunteerNon-uniformed roles that keep the Group safe, legal and well-run. No weekly sessions and no need to work directly with young people (unless you'd like to) — just your skills and a few hours.
Keep our sections full, our records right and everyone in the loop, from a young person's first night to the day they move on. Mostly remote.
Flexible, mostly remote with occasional visits to the hall
View role — Trustee — Membership ManagerOne job — win grants and funding for a Baillieston Scout Group. Fully remote, hugely high-impact, do it all from your sofa.
Flexible, fully remote possible
View role — Trustee — Funding SpecialistUse your board-level head for good — lead the Trustee Board that keeps the 144th safe, steady and thriving. A few hours a month, real influence.
Quarterly board meetings plus oversight
View role — Trustee — Chair of the BoardBring whatever you're good at to our Trustee Board — finance, property, a level head — and help keep the 144th thriving. A few hours a quarter.
Quarterly board meetings
View role — General TrusteeBehind-the-scenes roles where your professional skills — code, design, finance, marketing — help keep the Group running. Often remote, in your own time.
Real projects, real users, zero red tape — lend your dev skills to a Baillieston Scout Group's home-grown stack. Volunteer, remote, your own time.
Flexible, remote, in your spare time — volunteer
View role — Software DeveloperWe do brilliant things every week and barely shout about them. Help us fix that — run our socials and show off the adventure. Mostly remote, your own time.
Flexible — mostly remote, with the occasional event visit — volunteer
View role — Digital & Social Media VolunteerOur team of ready-to-go adults — PVG-checked and trained, on a rota or on-call to fill gaps wherever they're needed. Limited time but want to help? This one's always open.
Limited time, plenty of willingness? Be one of our trained, ready-to-go adults — on a rota or on-call — wherever the 144th needs a hand.
Flexible — rota or on-call, as much or as little as you like
View role — Support VolunteerWe're always looking for new team members across every section — whatever your time, skills or experience. Tell us a little about yourself and we'll help you find your place.
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