Open call for volunteer positions in the European Scout Foundation
Are you keen on supporting scouting across Europe? We are looking for a number of volunteers with different competencies to support raising funds for local initiatives across Europe.
We are looking for candidates for the following positions on the Board:
- Board member responsible for communication
- Legal Advisor
In addition, we are looking for candidates for the following positions to support the Board:
- Project support officer
Board member responsible for communication
The Board Member responsible for Communications is a strategic, executive-level volunteer position on the European Scout Foundation (ESF) Board. The role is responsible for overseeing multi-channel communications, donor stewardship through direct digital marketing, website presence, and strategic alignment with the European Scout Region (ESR/WOSM) and European Scout Foundation working groups and volunteers.
Your role as Board Member responsible for Communication:
You will be accountable for all aspects of communication from strategy to operation. You will be accountable for recruiting members to the Communications Patrol, building the patrol, and being the patrol leader for the volunteers in the Communications patrol.
The accountability cover:
- Direct marketing and Donor engagement
- Digital infrastructure, Web and Editorial Management
- Social Media Management
- Presentations and Collateral development
Your Role as a Member of the Board of Trustees:
As a member of the Board of Trustees, you will share responsibility for the European Scout Foundation’s good governance and sustainable development.
You will:
- Actively participate in Board meetings and decision-making (currently four online meetings per year and two in-person meetings per year, usually from Friday to Sunday)
- Contribute to the further development of the Foundation
- Work collaboratively with fellow Board members, volunteers and other stakeholders
Candidate profile & core competences:
Background: Current or former Commissioner for Communications, International Commissioner, or National Board Member from a European NSO.
Technical Competencies:
- Direct marketing and email campaign tools (Mailchimp).
- Basic web content management (WordPress / CMS).
- Social media channel administration (Meta / Facebook).
- Executive presentation tools (Google Slides, PowerPoint, Canva).
Core Soft Skills: Fluent in written and spoken English, cross-cultural communication, strategic thinking, and the ability to coordinate tasks with the Editor-in-Chief.
Legal advisor
The Legal Advisor, as a member of the Board of Trustees, is an executive-level volunteer position within the European Scout Foundation (ESF) Board.
Your Role as Legal Advisor:
You will support the Foundation and the Board of Trustees in a practical and solution-oriented way, including:
- Answering general legal questions relating to the activities of the Foundation
- Guiding on matters relating to the Foundation’s Statutes
- Taking the minutes of Board meetings and ensuring they contain all relevant information from a legal perspective
- Advising the Foundation on contractual matters
- Supporting compliance with applicable Swiss laws and regulations
- Preparing and coordinating documents relating to the Swiss Commercial Register
Your Role as a Member of the Board of Trustees:
As a member of the Board of Trustees, you will share responsibility for the European Scout Foundation’s good governance and sustainable development.
You will:
- Actively participate in Board meetings and decision-making (currently four online meetings per year and two in-person meetings per year, usually from Friday to Sunday)
- Contribute to the further development of the Foundation
- Work collaboratively with fellow Board members, volunteers and other stakeholders
Candidate Profile & Core Competencies:
Background: Degree in Law; a background or professional experience in Swiss law is an advantage.
Core Competencies:
- Experience in Scouting, with a good understanding of the values, structures and ways of working of the Scout Movement being desirable
- Strong knowledge of general legal matters, with an understanding of Swiss law being an advantage
- Excellent written and spoken English
- Communication skills in French, particularly for correspondence with the Swiss Commercial Register (Geneva)
- Ability to provide practical, solution-oriented legal advice
- Ability to work collaboratively in an international and volunteer-based environment
Project support officer
The Project Support Officer provides essential operational and analytical support in managing the grant cycle. This role focuses on tracking project impact data, maintaining and updating systems and dashboards, and providing administrative and communication support to ensure efficient reporting and collaboration with all stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Data Management & Reporting
- Communication & Coordination
Tasks
- Assist in managing received applications and give input to the assessment and approval
- Update and maintain project dashboards and databases, with a strong focus on Fluxx. (might be the role of the Staff support)
- Assist in collecting, processing, and tracking quantitative and qualitative impact metrics.
- Support with data and inputs for internal and external communication, as well as for the promotion of the ESF.
- Assist in preparing presentations and materials for applicants.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Strong analytical skills with proven ability to work with data and reporting
- Prior experience working with grant management software or CRM systems (experience with Fluxx is a strong advantage).
- Highly systematic, detail-oriented, and organized.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly filter, summarize, and convey information
Want to apply?
You apply for the positions by sending an e-mail to europefoundation@scout.org no later than 30.11.2026.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Ole Busk Poulsen (olebusk@yahoo.dk) or Johan Strid (johan.strid@me.com).