District Commissioner Induction Workshops

Congratulations on becoming a District Commissioner, it's an exciting and varied role. This workshop will go through some key information and support tools such as safety, safeguarding, governance and complaints.

There is no ‘I’ in team, as a volunteer manager you line manage your team at District level, providing the right environment to thrive. This workshop is all about getting your team into the right place for the District to succeed. We’ll be covering example team structures, recruitment, communication and line management.

This workshop will explore your role and responsibilities as a District Commissioner for managing safety. We will look at the safety policy, practical tips for how you put into practice your responsibilities and well as where to go for help and support.

We can also provide workshops for Counties/Areas/Regions, please contact safety@scouts.org.uk.

Volunteers are at the forefront of everything we do, therefore the key to retention is ensuring that our volunteers have the best experience from start to finish. As District Lead Volunteer you have a key role in creating the right environment to ensure volunteers are supported at every level. This workshop will unpack the key components of how to manage this.

Positive and regular reviews can create a happy and effective team – prevention is better than cure. This workshop will explore the District Commissioners role in the review process, covering formal and informal procedures, difficult conversations and how to carry out productive reviews.

Congratulations on becoming a District Commissioner, it's an exciting and varied role. This workshop will go through some key information and support tools such as safety, safeguarding, governance and complaints, that will help you start out in your new role.

There is no ‘I’ in team, as a volunteer manager you line manage your team at District level, providing the right environment to thrive. This workshop is all about getting your team into the right place for the District to succeed. We’ll be covering example team structures, recruitment, communication and line management.

Volunteers are at the forefront of everything we do, therefore the key to retention is ensuring that our volunteers have the best experience from start to finish. As District Lead Volunteer you have a key role in creating the right environment to ensure volunteers are supported at every level. This workshop will unpack the key components of how to manage this.

Positive and regular reviews can create a happy and effective team – prevention is better than cure. This workshop will explore the District Commissioners role in the review process, covering formal and informal procedures, difficult conversations and how to carry out productive reviews.