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IST Programme Team Lead (On-site)

Department
IST - IST Support
Code
IST
0906
Location
On-site

Role conditions

Accessible for wheelchair
Primarily outdoor activity
Primarily indoor activity
Computer skills needed
Physical activity
Direct participant interaction
Mostly seated activity

Description

Become a part of the team delivering engaging and enjoyable activities for International Service Team participants during their time off at the Jamboree. As an IST Programme Team Lead (On-site), you will guide a small team responsible for organising and running activities within the dedicated IST programme area.

The activities will mainly take place within the IST programme zone on the Jamboree site and are designed to offer a wide variety of experiences. These may range from calm and relaxing sessions to energetic and lively activities, ensuring there is something for every IST to enjoy during their free time.

You may also have the opportunity to bring your own skills or interests into the programme. Whether you have experience as a fitness or sports instructor, or simply a hobby or talent you would like to share, you can help create sessions that add to the vibrant IST experience. Training will be provided to prepare you and your team to deliver activities safely and confidently.

Key Responsibilities

Requirements

Required skills

Being a trusted Scouter
Good stewardship to offer best experience to the participants
Being a team player

Experience & qualifications

Experience of leading a team of adult volunteers is essential

Languages

English communication skills are required; other languages are an advantage

26th World Scout Jamboree Poland 2027
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As we get ready for the World Scout Jamboree, we pledge to follow ethical standards, norms, laws, and the internal regulations of the Polish Scouting & Guiding Association (ZHP) and the World Organization of the Scout Movement. All these principles are based on fundamental values - the Scout Promise and Law.
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Contact

Jamboree Organising Committee for the 26th World Scout Jamboree

Registered Seat:
Za murami 2-10,
80-823 Gdańsk, Poland

Jamboree Office:
L. Mierosławskiego 15,
80-430 Gdańsk, Poland
[email protected]
+48 58 58 59 007

Key Responsibilities

What it is: A list of the main tasks the volunteer is expected to perform in the role. 

What it helps you understand: 

  • what you will actually do during a shift (typical duties) 
  • what the role is accountable for (e.g., managing queues, guiding participants, daily checks) 
  • what kind of interaction and pace to expect (hands-on, customer-facing, operational support, etc.) 

Description

What it is: A short summary of the purpose of the role. 

What it helps you understand: 

  • the main goal of the position (why the role exists) 
  • the general type of support/service the role provides 

Tip: Use the Description to quickly decide if the role generally matches your interests before reading details. 

Description

Primarily outdoor activity
Most duties take place in the open air (often without shelter).
Primarily indoor activity
Most duties take place inside covered spaces (tents or buildings).
Mostly seated activity
Most duties are done while seated (e.g., desk-based tasks).
Physical activity
The role involves regular movement and/or manual tasks (e.g., walking, lifting, setting up).
Computer skills needed
The role requires being comfortable using a
computer and basic, general software (e.g., documents, spreadsheets, online systems).
Direct participant interaction
The role includes direct contact with young
people (e.g., delivering programme activities).
Accessible for wheelchair
The primary activity location for this role is
wheelchair accessible.
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Jamboree House, ul. L. Mierosławskiego 15, 80-430 Gdańsk, Poland
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tel. +48 58 58 59 007

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The Organising Committee for the 26th World Scout Jamboree has been established by Związek Harcerstwa Polskiego as a foundation under the Host Organisation Agreement, providing a legal entity for the planning and delivery of the World Scout Jamboree Poland 2027. The foundation is registered in the National Court Register held by the District Court Gdańsk-Północ in Gdańsk under the number KRS 0001022285. It has a tax identification number of PL-583-347-28-08 and a statistical number REGON 52467170500000. The foundation’s legal seat is located at Za murami 2-10, 80-823 Gdańsk, Poland.

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