The Support Team provides the behind the scenes support that helps Scouting across Vale of Clwyd Scouts run smoothly, safely, and sustainably.
While much of their work happens out of the spotlight, the Support Team plays a vital role in enabling volunteers, leaders, and young people to focus on delivering great Scouting. They offer practical, flexible support across a wide range of areas and step in where extra help is needed.
The team works closely with Groups, Sections, and District teams to remove barriers, solve problems, and keep things moving.
What the Support Team does
The Support Team supports the District by:
- Providing practical and administrative support where needed
- Supporting District events, activities, and projects
- Helping with planning, coordination, and logistics
- Supporting Groups and Sections during busy periods or change
- Sharing skills, knowledge, and experience across the District
- Supporting compliance, processes, and good practice where required
- Acting as an extra pair of hands to help things run smoothly
Their role is flexible and responsive, adapting to the needs of the District and its volunteers.
How they can support you
The Support Team can support you if you:
- Need extra help with an event, activity, or project
- Are experiencing challenges or pressures within your Group or Section
- Would benefit from practical or administrative support
- Need help coordinating tasks or managing workloads
- Want advice or support to keep things running smoothly
- Are looking for additional capacity at key times
They work collaboratively and supportively, aiming to reduce pressure and make volunteering more manageable.working well and where additional support or ideas could be helpful.
Supporting Scouting together
Scouting works best when volunteers feel supported and not overwhelmed. By providing practical help and sharing the load, the Support Team helps ensure Vale of Clwyd Scouts remains strong, resilient, and able to offer high quality Scouting to young people.
If you would like support from the Support Team, or want to find out more about how they can help, please contact the District Team.
Pam Davies
Support Team Member (Badges)
