Listening Ears guide and support a Scout in need, whether the Scout is faced with a risk of harm or experiencing discomfort at a Regional Event.
Listening Ears offer a welcoming, safe, non-judgmental, non-threatening environment for Scouts to seek help.
The main purpose for all Listening Ears is to: Support – serving as an initial source of attention for the Scout. Assess – assess the severity of the condition or complaint. Refer – refer Scout to appropriate resources if need be.
As part of our commitment to the safety of our members, we want to appoint a Regional Co-Ordinator: Listening Ears.
At this stage, this warrant can be held with other roles.
IMPORTANT: Electronic and hardcopy applications will close on Friday 7th of March at 15h00.
Role descriptions
- As described above.
- The link to the job description is https://www.scouts.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Regional-Coordinator-Listening-Ears-v0.2.pdf
Application information
All Adult Members are invited to nominate a fellow member, or apply themselves, for the position. These positions are open to all persons who are active members in good standing, who meet the criteria given in the Organisational Rules, who feel that they can fulfil the job description and want to take up the challenge.\
The link to the Application Form on the SSA web site can be found here: Role-and-Warrant-Application-June-2024.pdf (scouts.org.za)
The link to the Nomination Form on the SSA website can be found here: Nomination-Form-for-Region-District-or-Group-Position-v1.0.pdf (scouts.org.za)
All applications should be accompanied by a one page Scouting CV: SCOUTING-CV-17th-October-2022-v-4.docx (live.com)
Applications must be sent to Shannon Bratt (Eastern Cape South Admin) shannon.bratt@scouts.org.za or a hard copy delivered to Scout Shop by the closing date and time.
If you have any questions please e-mail them to Shannon Bratt, who will direct them to the appropriate persons.
Yours in Scouting,
The Regional Team