We hope that you will consider applying for a position as a team member for the 28th Ayrshire, that will be attending the Kandersteg International Scout Centre located in Kandersteg, Switzerland in 2027
There are up to XXX positions available for this amazing experience!
We are sure that a large number of volunteers will want to take part in this event so a role description and person specification has been produced to highlight what the role entails and the skills and experiences we are looking for. Please study these documents carefully and do send an application in. The selection panel are keen that every volunteer that wants to apply should do so, and consider the Jamboree experience a development opportunity for adults as much as for young people.
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Person Specifications
Kandersteg jamborees are fantastic events and their impact on those that attend can be, in some circumstances, life-changing. Many young people and adults return from Kandersteg exhausted but elated! The role of the team member is key in making sure that all the participants in the contingent have a positive experience of the experience, from the moment they are selected right through until the end of the Jamboree experience (which may not be for many months after the Jamboree has actually ended).
Being a team member can be challenging but is also extremely rewarding. The below points indicate some of the skills and experiences that would be beneficial for those applying for a role. Not everyone will have all the skills, and remember many skills and experiences are transferable from other situations (e.g. family life, work, other voluntary commitments). There are also many skills and experiences that would be valuable but we have not got room to list every desirable characteristic here. Please use this document (along with the role description) to help focus your application.
| Essential | Desirable | |
| Experience | ||
| Working with or understanding 11-18 age group | ✅ | |
| Experience of abroad for an extended period | ✅ | |
| Have (or be willing to work towards) a leadership wood badge | ✅ | |
| Have (or be willing to work towards) appropriate Nights Away permit | ✅ | |
| Jamboree/ international interest and/or experience | ✅ | |
| Working to and delivering projects on budget | ✅ | |
| Have a clear understanding of the methods, policies and values of The Scouts | ✅ | |
| Be prepared to work towards being ready to supervise a group of young people (potentially) on your own in another country by the time of Jamboree | ||
| Skills and knowledge | ||
| Strong team working skills | ✅ | |
| Strong leadership skills in working with young people | ✅ | |
| Decision-making skills | ✅ | |
| Understanding of diversity and equality issues | ✅ | |
| Communication skills | ✅ | |
| Characteristics | ||
| Adaptable | ✅ | |
| Calm under pressure | ✅ | |
| Able to maintain a sense of humour | ✅ | |
| Able to deal with difficult situations and manage challenging behaviour and circumstances | ✅ | |
| Communicative and personable, and have access to email and internet | ✅ | |
| Able and keen to take part in activities when necessary | ✅ | |
| Robust physical and mental condition | ✅ |
The Jamboree is physically, mentally and emotionally demanding. Applicants should be aware of the nature of what is expected and be confident that they are able to contribute to all aspects of the Jamboree experience.
Applicants should be aware that the Jamboree experience may last up to two weeks subject to final confirmation on the makeup of the experience and therefore will need to be sure they have the support of employers and family to be able to commit to the event. Further, there will be a significant number of weekend and evening commitments in preparation and applicants should be confident they have time available amongst other commitments to fulfil the obligations of the role.
