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International Department – Call for Volunteers

By 15/02/2025February 17th, 2025Vacancies

The Scout Association of Malta is looking for passionate volunteers to support and strengthen our International Department. If you have a keen interest in global Scouting, cultural exchange, and helping local groups connect with the wider world, this is your chance to get involved!

Appointment requirements

  • Understand and accept The Scout Association of Malta’s policies
  • Have a good knowledge on the structure and operating principles of the local Scout Association.
  • A full member of The Scouts Association of Malta for at least 5 years
  • Have a passion for international Scouting, and the broader contribution it can make to creating a better world.
  • The ability to communicate (verbal and nonverbal) and relate to a range of people
  • Ready to deal with complex challenges
  • Well-developed leadership, representational and interpersonal skills – including the ability to develop local networks and globally.
  • Demonstrated high-level of organisational skills and personal motivation.
  • The ability to work intergenerationally with all local groups and members.
  • An exemplary appreciation of international issues, including the perspectives of different cultures and preferably carried out an International experience in a Jamboree, conference, symposium, workshop or the similar.
  • Initiative, perseverance and enthusiasm
  • Ability to set measurable targets and deliver as promised.
  • Able to demonstrate initiative and independent working.
  • Ability to deliver as promised and to deadlines.
  • Creativity in regard to new ways of providing Scouting in the community.
  • Approachable at all reasonable times
  • Sufficient time for the role

Main Responsibilities

Assist in

  • the development of the International Department Policies.
  • meetings with the contacts appointed by the world scout committee and the European region.
  • The delivery of information to WOSM and the European region such as the yearly financial reports, census and the similar.
  • The settlement of fees, subscriptions and the similar as requested by WOSM and the European region.
  • The nominate and assist members from the movement to represent the country in conferences, symposiums, workshops and the similar.
  • The support, to local groups in overseas expeditions, camps and trips
  • The upkeeping of a database of all travelling groups
  • The keeping the association updated with news, circulars and notices issued globally.
  • The upkeep of the team’s finances and budget.
  • The promotion and coordination of International events such as JOTA/JOTI, and other International activities approved by the Scouts Association of Malta
  • The promotion of volunteering or work opportunities overseas
  • The monitoring of international awards such as Messengers of Peace, Scouts of the World and the Explorer Belt
  • The organisation of international events held in Malta

Applications are to be sent to: [email protected]