Each Scout Group consists of different ‘sections’ – which may include a
- Beaver Colony (for 6-8 year olds),
- Cub Pack (for 8-10 ½ year olds),
- Scout Troop (for 10 ½-14 year olds),
- Explorer Unit (for 14-18 year olds) and
- Scout Network (for 18-25 year olds).
A Group Lead Volunteer, is responsible for overseeing and supporting volunteers in each section and manages the Scout Group.
In Explorer Scout Units, a District Explorer Scout Commissioner (DESC) takes on this role.
Both Group Lead Volunteers and District Explorer Scout Commissioners are responsible to a Lead Volunteer. Where a group does not have a GLV, Leaders report directly to the LV.
The LV is the volunteer manager responsible for a wider geographical area. The District Commissioner for Tynemouth Scouts is Phillip Rowell.
If you’d like to contact your GLV, or LV then ask your local leader for their contact details or speak to the National Scout Information Centre on 0345 300 1818. Alternatively, contact us.