Interesting about this job
Scouting de Jutters is run entirely by volunteers; there are no paid staff. By volunteering at De Jutters, you become the driving force behind the club and are therefore incredibly valuable.
At our scouting group, you can count on:
- Friends for life;
- Active and challenging work every week;
- Earning study credits;
- Endless fun, camaraderie, and appreciation;
- Competency-based work on your personal development (Scouting Academy);
- Earning qualifications.
Job tasks and duties
Depending on the age group (called "branches"), you will have a diverse range of responsibilities.
Up to and including Scout age, you are considered a "leader." The leader designs and implements the program.
With the Explorers, you are a "supervisor." You actively contribute ideas and guidance, but the group itself is responsible for the content and implementation of the program.
As a leader, you can work in the following branches:
- Beavers - 5-7 years old on Saturdays.
- Cubs - 7-11 years old on Saturdays.
- Scouts - 11-15 years old on Saturdays.
- Explorers - 15-18 years old on Friday evenings.
As a branch leader, you will be responsible for the following tasks:
- Developing programs as a team, tailored to the age group;
- Preparing weekly meetings (called "meetings");
- Leading and implementing the program as a team on Saturdays (or Friday evenings for the Explorers);
- Preparing and leading camps, ranging from a weekend to a week;
- Possibly a role within the scouting group, such as team leader, treasurer, or equipment manager.
Besides the list above, there's room for everyone in Scouting.
Furthermore, there are various group activities throughout the year. These include a New Year's opening or NL Doet (Dutch Volunteers). These are organized by the scouting group leaders, among others, for the entire group.
Job skills and qualities
Once you start working as a leader, administrator, or handyman, you'll become part of a close-knit group of passionate volunteers. That's priceless. All we expect in return are three basic things:
- You demonstrate enthusiasm through dedication and commitment;
- You have an affinity for children;
- Working together comes naturally to you.
Other qualities that are a good fit for Scouting include:
- Creativity;
- Responsibility;
- Love of the outdoors;
- Curiosity;
- Organizational skills.
Extra information
VOG (Certificate of Good Conduct). As a volunteer at De Jutters, you are required to submit a Certificate of Good Conduct. We will reimburse your expenses. A VOG (Certificate of Good Conduct) is a statement that proves your past behavior does not constitute an obstacle to fulfilling a specific task or position.
In addition to weekly meetings, there is a general members' meeting every eight weeks (called the group council). Each section sends one or two delegates to the group council. The board also attends these meetings. The group council makes the most important decisions within the scouting group.
Every year, we jointly determine the budget for the following year. Each department within Scouting de Jutters has its own budget. This includes the sections, the board, equipment purchases, and various tasks. Expenses incurred during scouting activities can be claimed, so you don't have to pay for them yourself. During group camps, mileage reimbursement is sometimes possible.
Job information
| Job type | Volunteer Work |
|---|---|
| Services | accident insurance, training, expense allowance, Certificate of Good Conduct is required |
| Duration | indefinite |
| Hours per week | at least 6 hours |
| Work hours of your own choosing? | No |
| saturdag morning, saturdag afternoon, friday evening | |
| Location | Club building located on our own Scout Island |
Organisation address and information
Scouting de Jutters
Koerspad 11
9735 AK Groningen
Website: https://www.dejutters.nl