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2nd Warwick are lucky to have a team of excellent volunteers (yes really, no one gets paid, not even for our two week Scout Camp). The group is made up of Scout leaders and Executive Committee members as below.
Everyone has their own role and responsibilities vary with those roles, but essentially we wouldn't do the job if we didn't enjoy it.
We have an additional mini site showing our current adult vacancies here: volunteering.2wk.org.uk
‘For anyone thinking of becoming a Scout, I say, go for it, come and join the big adventure.’ - Bear Grylls, Chief Scout 2009 - 2024
What might I do as a volunteer?
What might I do as a volunteer?
Depending on your role you could:
Depending on your role you could:
Come in for one afternoon per year and help cook a meal for 100 people on Frosty Camp
Come in for one afternoon per year and help cook a meal for 100 people on Frosty Camp
Teach a skill for a day or a couple of days at a time on a weekend camp
Teach a skill for a day or a couple of days at a time on a weekend camp
Take part in running weekly meetings doing anything from craft to electronics or nautical navigation
Take part in running weekly meetings doing anything from craft to electronics or nautical navigation
Maintain boats, ballcocks or bacon storage (fridge) - We need to keep our premises and equipment working properly
Maintain boats, ballcocks or bacon storage (fridge) - We need to keep our premises and equipment working properly
How does the group work?
How does the group work?
Well it can be roughly split into two groups, child facing and adult support
Group Structure.jpgCan you spare 5 hours a year?
Can you spare 5 hours a year?
You may or may not know that all leaders and helpers at 2nd Warwick are volunteers and we do NOT get paid! Some of the infamous phrases we use are
You may or may not know that all leaders and helpers at 2nd Warwick are volunteers and we do NOT get paid! Some of the infamous phrases we use are
"it's only 2 hours a week"
"I got a 100% pay rise this year!!"
We are asking all parents to give 2nd Warwick a minimum of 5 hours a year to say Thank you the time that we are giving to your children.
We are asking all parents to give 2nd Warwick a minimum of 5 hours a year to say Thank you the time that we are giving to your children.
Helping at a fundraising event
Marshaling at an event to raise money
Coming to tidy the hut
There are many ways to do this, and some can be done a home
There are many ways to do this, and some can be done a home
Helping with hut maintenance
Helping at boating events
Help out on a camp or other event
We do recognise that a lot of our parents give much more than this and we are very grateful for your support.
So before you say - sorry I am too busy, think of the leaders who have full time jobs, families and other commitments yet still turn up every week to run the Scouting programme.
Why do we do it? Because it's fun! The rewards are amazing! And we want to say thank you to a volunteer who gave their time to help us!
What do I get out of it? (in a non-selfish kind of way of course)
What do I get out of it? (in a non-selfish kind of way of course)
"Well, as a volunteer of some 18 years, I can say with all honesty, FUN, we wouldn't do it otherwise to be honest. There is a sense of comradery while running events, I take great pleasure in seeing the Scouts grow and learn skills, and occasional adults weekends give leaders a chance to gain new skills too." Explorer Leader
Meet the team at 2nd Warwick
Meet the team at 2nd Warwick
The Group Team
The Group Team
Jenny Stockbridge
Jenny Stockbridge
Group Lead Volunteer
Group Lead Volunteer
In 1997 Jenny camped with her Guides and 2nd's Scouts. In 2000 she became an Assistant Scout Leader when the girls troop was started.
She has held many roles since and became Group Lead Volunteer in 2025.
Viv Bosworth
Viv Bosworth
Trustee Board Chair
Trustee Board Chair
Viv was our treasurer for a number of years and stepped up to take the role as the Chair of our Trustee b#Board.
Paul Underwood
Paul Underwood
Group Treasurer
Group Treasurer
Paul was foolish enough to tell us he could count and ended up as the Treasurer
Beaver Team
Beaver Team
Cub Team
Cub Team
Sue Scurrah
Sue Scurrah
Cub Team Leader - Atlantic Pack
Cub Team Leader - Atlantic Pack
After 30 years in Guiding, I joined my family at 2nd Warwick in 2004. On and off since then I've had various roles including providing masses of food at camps. email
Scout Team
Scout Team
Nick George
Nick George
Scout Team Leader (Tuesday)
Scout Team Leader (Tuesday)
Nick started as a parent helper when his daughters joined 2WK, and has been a leader with Vanguard since 2016.
Neil Pitchford
Neil Pitchford
Scout Team Member
Scout Team Member
Neil has been with 2WK since his boys were in Beavers in 2000. Neil has also been the Group Scout Leader and Scout Leader.
Explorer Team
Explorer Team
Dave Tomlin (Titch)
Dave Tomlin (Titch)
Explorer Team Leader
Explorer Team Leader
Titch joined 2nd Warwick in 1992 as a Scout and never left
Martin Stockbridge
Martin Stockbridge
Explorer Team Member
Explorer Team Member
Martin has been a leader with 2nd since 1997 having been in Scouting since he was a cub.
Mark Clinkscales (Badger)
Mark Clinkscales (Badger)
Explorer Team Member
Explorer Team Member
Mark loves to get out on the water and occasionally falling in it too.
Carrie Beardmore
Carrie Beardmore
Explorer Team Member
Explorer Team Member
Carrie loved it so much that when she came back to the UK she rejoined us.
Other Volunteers
Other Volunteers
Marc Gadsby
Marc Gadsby
Programme Support
Programme Support
Marc joined as a Venture Scout. He has served as Scout Leader with the 43rd Bournemouth, 4th West Bridgford and at 2nd Warwick. He was then AGSL(Boats) and GSL before relocating.
Marc is still volunteering with the Discovery Sailing Project.
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