Group Leadership

Stroud Valley Scouts is led by our Group Lead Volunteers, who support all our section teams, help volunteers thrive, and work with the Trustee Board to make sure the group is safe, welcoming and sustainable.

Aaron

Aaron

Group Lead Volunteer

Sammy

Sammy

Group Lead Volunteer

Want to volunteer?

We list all current volunteer opportunities in one place, with applications handled through the official Scouts system.

Not sure what role would suit you yet? You can still register your interest via our Join form.

Trustee Board

Our Trustees make sure the group is safe, sustainable and well-managed. They oversee governance, finance and long-term planning.

Karl

Karl

Chair of Trustees

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Kim

Treasurer

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Phil

Trustee

Group Resources Team

Our Group Resources Team supports the behind-the-scenes running of the group — looking after our buildings and grounds, bookings and hire, local partnerships, community engagement and administration. Many of these roles are flexible and don’t involve working directly with young people.

Centre Bookings & Hire

Manages hire of the Scout Centre, Coach House and equipment — main point of contact for hirers, access, issues and complaints.

Gareth – Centre Bookings & Hire Lead

Gareth

Centre Bookings & Hire Lead

Site & Facilities

Looks after the Scout Centre, Coach House and grounds — planning improvements and coordinating maintenance and cleaning.

Local Partnerships

Builds relationships with local businesses and supporters — including donations, sponsors and in-kind support.

Antony – Local Partnerships Lead

Antony

Local Partnerships Lead

Community Engagement

Plans community events, builds local awareness and works with local media and organisations.

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Hannah

Community Engagement Lead

Section Teams

Our section teams are the volunteers who make weekly adventure happen for each age group. Use the links below to meet the teams for each section.

Squirrels (4–6 years)

Meet the volunteers who will run our Squirrels Drey for 4–6 year olds.

Meet the Squirrels team

Beavers (6–8 years)

Meet the volunteers who run our Beaver Colony for 6–8 year olds.

Meet the Beavers team

Cubs (8–10½ years)

Get to know the Cub leaders and helpers who support our 8–10½ year olds.

Meet the Cubs team

Scouts (10½–14 years)

Find out who leads our Scout Troop and helps 10½–14 year olds take on new challenges.

Meet the Scouts team

Trinity Explorers (14–18 years)

Meet the team behind Trinity Explorers, our 14–18 Explorer Scout Unit.

Meet the Explorers team

Join Our Volunteer Team

If you’d like to help run activities, support behind the scenes or join our resources team, we’d love to hear from you.


Dwayne Fields proudly holds the title of the UK's 11th Chief Scout

An explorer, adventurer and TV presenter, Dwayne's been seen in BAFTA nominated Channel 5 series Race to the Pole, on BBC Springwatch, Countryfile, National Geographic and Disney+.

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