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BECOMING A LEADER
Why become a
Leader?
The benefits of becoming a volunteer Leader are limitless. Scouting is dynamic and fun. As a Leader you will help to provide self development to young people through a variety of challenging, adventurous, achievement-oriented, teamwork and leadership-based experiences. Scouting provides adults with an opportunity to lead and gain satisfaction working with young people and other adults; to make a direct positive impact on your local community and on the lives of young people. Benefits of becoming a Leader include:
You may have a certain interest in adventurous activities such as abseiling or water activities and become an Activity Leader. As you progress through Scouting, you can also become involved in training and leading adults. Leaders of Joey Scout Mobs, Cub Scout Packs, Scout Troops and Venturer Scout Units need to allocate one night a week for the group meeting during school term time. You will also need to attend group activities (e.g. hikes or camping trips) on a few weekends a year. Also attendance at a monthly meeting of Leaders is required. Leaders are given training and support by other Leaders from Scouts Australia, and are given resources of program ideas. There is training in all aspects of youth leadership, program planning, safety and other requirements. Before you are permitted to work with young people you will have to undergo interviews, and reference and police checks. What Training Do I Have to Do? As a Leader, you must undertake Basic and Advanced training in working with young people, including learning the basics of Scouting, leadership, safety and program planning. You are also required to make a commitment to the completion of Advanced Training within a three-year period. This training is a Scouting standard all over the world, and is known as the Wood Badge. Scouts Australia is a registered training organisation. Depending on what Leadership training you do with us, you could be awarded a nationally recognised Certificate III, IV or Diploma in Leadership. This can give you some advance standing in certain further education courses and employment opportunities Australia-wide. Training generally takes place on weekends. What is the Cost? There is no cost involved for volunteer leaders in meeting their weekly Scouting commitment. Your Group covers training expenses. However, for major events such as Jamborees you may be asked to contribute in whole or in part to these costs. You will have to purchase your own uniform, and depending on the activities of your Group, you may need to purchase (or borrow) some of your own equipment from time to time. I don't have time to be a leader full-time. What else can I do? If you can't spare the time to lead a Group regularly, there are still opportunities to help Scouts. Scouts Australia has numerous activity centres and need people to help when they can. For example, if you are interested in abseiling, you can volunteer to help out when Groups go abseiling. Alternatively, contact your local group, who are always happy for people to help when they can. You could also join your local Group's Committee to help with the running and fundraising for the Group. However, whenever you are involved in the position of working with young people you will be required to undergo a Police check. Leader Training Supporting our exciting youth development programs is an adult training and development program known internationally as the Wood Badge Training Scheme. Training and development of adult volunteers is compulsory to ensure that our Leaders have the necessary skills and knowledge to lead young people and other adults. Also, keeping training current is important and it is expected that a Leader will complete an elective at least once a year. Leadership and personal development training is provided through the Scouts Australia Institute of Training – NSW Campus, a registered training organisation that is accredited to run qualifications that are recognised outside of Scouts Australia. Basic Leader Training The majority of Adult Appointments can be held on completion of Basic Leader Training. On completion of basic training, Leaders are eligible for the award of the Certificate of Adult Leadership and Certificate III in Business (Frontline Management). If they also hold a current Senior First Aid qualification, they are also eligible for the award of a Certifciate III in Leadership Support. Basic Leader Training is comprised of the following;
Advanced Leader Training On completion of advanced training, Leaders are eligible for the award of the Wood Badge Award and Certificate IV in Business (Frontline Management). If they also hold a current Senior First Aid qualification, they are eligible for the award of a Certificate IV in Leadership. Advanced Leader Training is comprised of the following;
It is compulsory for Leaders to complete one elective each year and there are many courses and activities that can be counted towards annual elective requirements including Advanced Leader Training courses. Electives that are offiered to Leaders include;
Distance Learning options for some courses are available for people who have difficulty attending courses. This format requires more self discipline and effort as well as more time from our volunteer Assessors. Leader Recognition Adult Recognition Awards are presented to volunteer Leaders who have given valuable service above and beyond what is normally expected of a person in that position. Any Scout member or formation may recommend a Leader for an Adult Recognition Award, which is forwarded onto the State Chief Commissioner to review. The following Awards are presented each year as appropriate:
The Leader Uniform consists of the dark blue shirt. The other components of the uniform are a blue or moss-green belt and a scarf and woggle. The next step... Contact us at Mittagong Scouts or speak to any one of our Leaders. |
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