County Team

I have been in scouting since 1989 when I started as a Venture Scout moving over from Rangers. At 18 I became a Beaver Leader which I did for 20 years, I then moved to scouts and became an Assistant Scout Leader.

I joined the training team as a Local Training Manager in 2004, at the start of the current training scheme, I did the role for 12 years before changing to Deputy Training Manager in 2016.

Additionally I became ACC International in 2023, I feel I am well placed to do this role having supported many overseas Scout trips over the years.

I was asked to be Deputy County Lead in 2024.

Hi, I’m Jane and I’ve been the County Administrator for Devon Scouts for 11 1/2 years. I see my role as providing as much administrative support as possible to the County Team and Trustees to allow them to concentrate on “proper” Scouting. I’m also the first port of call for enquiries from the wider Scouting community in Devon as well as members of the public.

When I’m not sat behind my desk, I enjoy road cycling, running and I also sing in a Choir.

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Hi, I’m George and I took on the role of ACC Explorers in 2022.

My history with Devon Scouts stretches back to 1996 when my family moved to Plymouth and I transferred into 19^th Plymouth Cubs (having started my Scouting journey as a Beaver and a Cub in Weymouth). I went on to be a Scout, Explorer and Leader with the 19^th.  I then spent 4 years in the Midlands as an assistant Scout Leader at 88^th Leicester before I missed the rolling hills and sandy beaches of home. I moved back to Devon, landing in Exeter, where I have been a Scout Leader at 2^nd Exeter for 10 years and counting.

Most of my time in Scouting as an adult has been with the Scout section, but in 2017 I was selected as an assistant unit leader for the Devon & Guernsey Unit to attend the World Scout Jamboree in America in 2019. Unfortunately, before making it as far as America I took a new job which meant I was unable to get the time off to attend the WSJ. However, I had a great time meeting leaders and young people from all over Devon and helping them prepare for the adventure of a lifetime, and it really opened my eyes to some of the great opportunities out there beyond group level. For me that’s what Scouting is all about; creating opportunities and experiences. And as ACC Explorers it’s my role to try and maximise the opportunities available for our young people aged 14-18.

With the Scout Association currently undertaking the transformation project, reviewing both the adult volunteer journey and how we provide Scouting to 14-24 year olds, it is an exciting time to take on the role of ACC Explorers. I look forward to working with Sam, our ACC Network and Rory, our County Youth Commissioner, to make Transformation happen.

When I am not Scouting, I can usually be found on the baseball diamond, playing and coaching with Exeter Spitfires Baseball Club, or out pounding the country lanes of mid Devon, training for my next marathon.

Other roles include: Transformation Lead, Member of County Leadership team and Trustee.

Hi, I’m Chris and have the honour to take on the role of County Volunteering Development Lead. My Scouting world started at 8 in a draughty Scout HQ in Chudleigh and 45 years later I am still working as an adult in Devon.

I have held appointments from Assistant Scout Leader, Local Training Manager, Manager & Supporter Trainer, Compass Superuser all the way down to District Commissioner & Deputy County Training Manager.

I have seen the world of Scouting evolve and completed more Woodbadges than I care to remember but have always supported others whenever I can. My Role of County Volunteering Development Lead means I am ideally placed to continue supporting. So, if you need help then give me a shout and see if I can assist.

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