Dan Skinner appointed as Youth Lead

Dan Skinner has been appointed as the next County Youth Lead for Cheshire Scouts

Dave Hopley, County Lead Volunteer said: “I am really excited to have appointed Dan Skinner as the next Youth Lead. Dan is a passionate and enthusiastic young person with a compelling vision for Youth Shaped Scouting in Cheshire. Dan will ensure that young people in Cheshire are empowered to share their ideas and have a meaningful voice, getting them involved and engaged in our decision making, and shaping their own adventure”

I’d also like to say a massive thank you to Alex Dodd, who completed his three-year term as County Youth Lead this Summer. Alex will be continuing to support with our work in transforming our volunteer experience, and ensuring we give a warmer welcome for everyone.

Dan is an Economics Student at the University of Bath, but home will always be Chester. He started his scouting experience 13 years ago and has enjoyed every opportunity scouting has offered him, including two World Scout Jamborees, multiple Gang Shows and many Cheshire Hikes. Dan has been a Beaver Leader, a Young Leader at Cubs and was Deputy District Youth Commissioner for Chester & District. He wants all young people in Cheshire Scouts to be able to say they shaped their own adventure!

Outside of studying and scouting, Dan loves to play badminton, works as a waiter, and has a real passion for winter sports. It’s rare you don’t hear about his time as a chalet host in the French alps.

On his appointment Dan said: “I am absolutely thrilled to have been offered the role of County Youth Lead. I can’t wait to get out and meet as many of the youth, getting them engaged with everything we do. Young people have brilliant ideas and talent that can bring scouting forward and drive growth. There’s lots of hard work ahead of us but I’m prepared and excited! Let’s inspire and support our youth to shape their own adventure!”