Our District Team
Here our some our our district team, these are just a few of some of the amazing volunteers we have in Gravesham Scouts.
Lead Volunteer
Fraser Patrick
Fraser leads the District of over 1000 people. He is also a Cub leader and a hill walking instructor, and has previously run Scouts and Explorers
District Youth Lead
Jack Reeves
Jack represents the views of the young people in the District. He is the Assistant Cub Leader of 5th Northfleet, a scout network member and also help with district explorer meetings.
Volunteering Development Team Leader
Vacant
The Volunteering Development Team Leader leads an excellent team of volunteer leaders who manage Adult Recruitment, Adult Learning and Volunteer Recognition. You will provide support for volunteers to develop new skills, increase their knowledge of scouting and grow in confidence.
Programme Team Leader
David Norris
Dave leads the team that organises and supports the running of all District Events and Activities and will support sections within the 4-14 age range across the District. Dave will also continue his role of Group Lead Volunteer for 1st Northfleet Scout Group.
14-24 Team Leader
Hannah Booth
Hannah leads the team focused on Explorers, Network (both delivered at the District Level), and young leader support across the District.
District Support Team Lead
Pat Duncumb
As the support team lead, Pat leads the team of volunteers who support the running of the District and Hopehill Campsite. She also is an Archery assessor and DofE/Top Awards advisor.
Chairman
Keith Jones
Keith has been a valued member of Gravesham Scouts for many years and has supported in various ways. He is now also the chair of the District Board of Trustees. Ensuring that it fulfills the role and responsibilities within Gravesham District Scouts.
District Media Coordinator
Myles Sullivan
Meet Myles Sullivan, the digital wizard behind Gravesham Scouts' online! From websites to our Facebook Community, he's on a mission to make Scouting awesome and share the joy.
District Treasurer
Sue Livett
As well as looking after the Districts finances, Sue is also a Cub Leader at 1st Windmill Hill.
HopeHill Manager
Alan Skelton
Alan is responsible for running the Hopehill site, overseeing the maintenance and operations.
District Activities Permit Advisor
Del Jarvis
Del works with our District team to help people upskill and achieve permits to allow them to run activities in the District.
District Duke of Edinburgh Advisor
Daniel Griggs
Dan is Gravesham Scouts Duke of Edinburgh Award Team Leader. Coordinating the team supporting all training, expeditions and other sections to achieve the awards.
District Chaplain
Lynda Sawell
Lynda's role is to offer support to leaders as they facilitate young people's exploration of faith, beliefs and attitudes; and engage in a positive journey of spiritual development within Scouting.
Squirrel Section Lead
David Norris
Dave will be helping and guiding the continued growth and support of the Squirrels provision within Gravesham Scouts.
Beaver Section Lead
Jo Davis
Jo makes up one half of our Beaver Support duo! Together the Beaver Support team will be the link between Beaver Colonies within groups across Gravesham and the District team. Offering support and guidance. Jo will continue as Riverview Parks Beaver Team Leader as well.
Beaver Section Lead
Gemma Wade
Gemma is the other half of our Beaver Support duo! Together the Beaver Support team will be the link between Beaver Colonies within groups across Gravesham and the District team. Offering support and guidance. Gemma will continue as Istead Rise’s Beaver Team Leader too.
Cub Section Lead
Chris Norman
Chris will be supporting all Cub Packs across Gravesham Scouts. His experience will help give guidance and support where needed. Chris will also continue in his role as Cub Team Leader at 31st Gravesend.
Scout Section Lead
Chelsie Burton-Grey
Chelsie will be using her years of experience and knowledge to help give support and guidance to all the Scout Troops across Gravesham. She will also continue on in her role at 1st Northfleet as Scout Team Leader.
4 - 10 Events Lead
Marion Weston
Marion will be leading the District Events team for Squirrels, Beavers and Cubs. Her team will shape and manage all the District led events for those sections with feedback from the District sections. She is also Beaver Team Leader at Culverstone and Vigo Scout Group.
10 - 24 Events Lead
Darren Stanford
Darren will be leading District Events for Scouts, Explorers and Network. His team will lead the way for all events in those age ranges at a District Level with input and support from the Sections involved. Darren will continue as 4th Gravesends Scout Team Leader and other roles such as a Hopehill warden.
Check out the full team structure here
The Shrimpy Club
The Shrimpy Club (or more formally, the Adult Learning and Engagement Team) are responsible for providing social opportunities and non-formal learning for all adult volunteers.
Details of planned events are in the District Calendar.
If you have an idea for a topic for a meeting (social or learning) please get in touch