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District Secretary
The District Secretary supports the District Chair to ensure the smooth functioning and sound administration of the District in accordance with the Policy, Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association. By using this form, you agree with the storage and handling of your data by Harlow District Scout Council and its subsidiary Groups for the…Find Out More
District Active Support Member
The flexible nature of Active Support lends itself to people who want to be involved in Scouting and benefit from opportunities for flexible volunteering. Active Support can take up as much or as little time as you wish. Each Active Support Member is responsible to the Active Support Manager for carrying out the work of…Find Out More
Colony Assistant (Beavers)
1st Great Parndon (Snow Farm Scout HQ, Harlow, CM20 2QB),
1st Kingsmoor (1st Kingsmoor Scout HQ, Harlow, CM19 4SJ),
1st Nazeing (1st Nazeing Scout HQ, Nazeing, EN9 2LL),
2nd Great Parndon (Risdens Scout HQ, Harlow, CM19 5QZ),
7th Harlow (7th Harlow Scout HQ, Harlow, CM18 6EG),
16th Harlow (Risdens Scout HQ, Harlow, CM19 5QZ),
21st Harlow (Harlow Baptist Church, Harlow, CM17 0AB)
Section Assistants are adult volunteers who assist the Section Leaders and Assistant Section Leaders in delivering the programme to young people in Scouting. You will help to deliver a balanced programme including running games and activities as part of weekly section meetings and other section events, assisting young people to achieve badges and awards, assisting…Find Out More
Pack Assistant (Cubs)
1st Great Parndon (Snow Farm Scout HQ, Harlow, CM20 2QB),
1st Kingsmoor (1st Kingsmoor Scout HQ, Harlow, CM19 4SJ),
1st Nazeing (1st Nazeing Scout HQ, Nazeing, EN9 2LL),
2nd Great Parndon (Risdens Scout HQ, Harlow, CM19 5QZ),
7th Harlow (7th Harlow Scout HQ, Harlow, CM18 6EG),
16th Harlow (Risdens Scout HQ, Harlow, CM19 5QZ),
21st Harlow (Harlow Baptist Church, Harlow, CM17 0AB),
25th Harlow (Harlow Islamic Centre, Harlow, CM19 4QX)
Section Assistants are adult volunteers who assist the Section Leaders and Assistant Section Leaders in delivering the programme to young people in Scouting. You will help to deliver a balanced programme including running games and activities as part of weekly section meetings and other section events, assisting young people to achieve badges and awards, assisting…Find Out More
Troop Assistant (Scouts)
1st Great Parndon (Snow Farm Scout HQ, Harlow, CM20 2QB),
1st Kingsmoor (1st Kingsmoor Scout HQ, Harlow, CM19 4SJ),
1st Nazeing (1st Nazeing Scout HQ, Nazeing, EN9 2LL),
2nd Great Parndon (Risdens Scout HQ, Harlow, CM19 5QZ),
3rd Harlow (Snow Farm Scout HQ, Harlow, CM20 2QB),
7th Harlow (7th Harlow Scout HQ, Harlow, CM18 6EG),
16th Harlow (Risdens Scout HQ, Harlow, CM19 5QZ)
Section Assistants are adult volunteers who assist the Section Leaders and Assistant Section Leaders in delivering the programme to young people in Scouting. You will help to deliver a balanced programme including running games and activities as part of weekly section meetings and other section events, assisting young people to achieve badges and awards, assisting…Find Out More
Unit Assistant (Explorers)
Section Assistants are adult volunteers who assist the Section Leaders and Assistant Section Leaders in delivering the programme to young people in Scouting. You will help to deliver a balanced programme including running games and activities as part of weekly section meetings and other section events, assisting young people to achieve badges and awards, assisting…Find Out More
District Appointments Secretary
The District Appointments Secretary supports the District Appointments Chair to ensure the smooth functioning and sound administration of the District appointments process, in accordance with the Policy, Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association. By using this form, you agree with the storage and handling of your data by Harlow District Scout Council and its…Find Out More
Drey Assistant (Squirrels)
Section Assistants are adult volunteers who assist the Section Leaders and Assistant Section Leaders in delivering the programme to young people in Scouting. You will help to deliver a balanced programme including running games and activities as part of weekly section meetings and other section events, assisting young people to achieve badges and awards, assisting…Find Out More
