Adventure and opportunities team

County team email directory

The county adventure and opportunities team encompasses the following individuals:

Katie Wright

County Duke of Edinburgh's Award lead volunteer

Advises and supports Rangers working towards their Duke of Edinburgh’s (DofE) Award. Organises and runs Bronze and Silver Award practice and qualifying expeditions.

Successor being sought

Liz Pinnington

County outdoor lead volunteer

Coordinates the outdoor team, organises and supports outdoor events and trainings, liaising with other advisers, and promoting an enthusiasm for the outdoors.

Liz Pinnington

County joint residential lead volunteer

Supports volunteers with their going away with licences. Promotes and encourages all aspects of residentials and camping experiences. Successor sought

Position open

County Ranger lead volunteer

Advises and supports Ranger unit leaders within the county and encourages the transition from Guides to Rangers.

Position open

County young leader coordinator

Supports Guides, their leaders and commissioners with the Guide ready, set, lead - leadership resource; young leaders with the young leader development programme (YLDP) and young external volunteers, helping them develop their leadership skills.

Karen Latto

County joint residential lead volunteer

Supports volunteers with their going away with licences. Promotes and encourages all aspects of residentials and camping experiences. Successor appointed - Louisa Sheward. Currently working with Karen during handover period.

Megan Nicolson

County youth opportunities lead volunteer

Promotes opportunities aimed at young members (aged 13 – 18) and the adult leaders who support them.

Elizabeth Pavlik

County assistant international lead volunteer

Supports the county international lead volunteer with promoting and organising international trips.

Katie Orger

County international administration volunteer

Provides administrative support to the international team.

Position vacant

County international lead volunteer

Promotes and supports international opportunities and organises international trips.

Grace Bantin

County walking lead volunteer

Leads the walking team, promoting all forms of walking activities from geocaching to mountaineering. Supports members undertaking walking scheme training and advises on social walking events.

Karen Dance

County Queen’s Guide award lead volunteer

Advises and supports young members working towards the Queen’s Guide award.

County level volunteer vacancies can be found on the vacancies webpage