Sign Up Package for New Leaders Leadership Training 1 An Introduction to Scouting GC Dec 2010

Sign Up Package for New Leaders

Leadership Training 1

An Introduction to Scouting

GC Dec 2010

Introduction

• Thank you for your interest in Scouting.• What is your previous involvement in scouting?• Scouting commenced in 1907 with the experimental

camp at Brownsea Island by Lord Robert Baden-Powell.

• Scouting is an organisation that focuses on the development of young people.

• When I refer to Scouts, I refer to both Adults and youth members of the Movement.

We are going to cover… The Story of Scouting Scouting Fundamentals

Mission of Scouting The Aim and Principles of Scouting The Scout Promise and Scout Law Religious Obligation & Religious Policy

Scouting Family Group Council and Group Committees (or other Councils/Committees) Policy and Rules, and Queensland Branch Scouting Iinstructions Code of Conduct & Personal Safety Scout Safe Adults in Scouting, including Adult Development Plan, Time, Money, Training,

& Community Involvement Sign Up Procedure

The Story Of Scouting

• Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden Powell Born 22nd Feb 1857, Died 8th Jan 1941

• Served with the British Army in India and Africa

The Story of Scouting

• Involved in the Zulu wars, where he obtained a necklace of wooden beads from Dinizulu.

The Story of Scouting

• Learnt and later used the left hand shake.

The Story of Scouting• Was a hero of Mafeking (1900)

Scouting History

1907 – Brownsea Island Camp held with 20 boys.

1908 – Scouting for Boys first published.

Scouting History

• 1908 – Scouting first began in Australia.

Scouting – Fundamentals The Mission of Scouting

• The Mission of Scouting (as stated below) was adopted at the 35th World Scout Conference in Durban, July 1999.

• The Mission of Scouting is to contribute to the education of young people through a value system based on the Scout Promise and Law, to help build a world where people are self-fulfilled as individuals and play a constructive role in society. This is achieved by:

Scouting – Fundamentals The Mission of Scouting (cont)

• Involving them throughout their formative years in a non-formal educational process.

• Using a specific method of that makes each individual the principal agent in his or her development as a self-reliant, supportive, responsible and committed person

• Assisting them to established a value system based upon spiritual, social and person principles as expressed in the Promise and Law

Scouting – Fundamentals -The Aim of ScoutingScouting – Fundamentals -The Aim of Scouting

The Aim of The Scout Association of Australia is to encourage the physical, intellectual, social, emotional and spiritual development of young

people so that they may take a constructive place in society as responsible citizens, and as members of their local, national and international communities.

Scouting – Fundamentals The Principles


Duty to God

Duty to others

Duty to Self



The PRINCIPLES of Scouting, as identified by the Founder, are that SCOUTS should serve God, act in consideration of others and develop and use their abilities to the betterment of themselves, their families and the community in which they live.

The three principles are referred to as “Duty to my God”, “Duty to Others”, and “Duty to Self”. They are contained in the Code of Conduct which is signed by all Adult members of the Association.

These Principles are the basis on which BP founded the Movement and they are still as applicable today as they were in 1908. These are the positive values on which Scouting is developed. They form a basis for being a good citizen and are something to which we all strive.

Q: Are you able to accept and live by these principles? [must be asked]

Scouting – Fundamentals The Promise


On my honour I promise that On my honour I promise that I will do my best I will do my bestTo do my duty to my God, and To do my duty to my God, and to the Queen of Australia to AustraliaTo help other people and To help other people andTo live by the Scout Law To live by the Scout Law



On my honour I promiseThat I will do my bestTo do my duty to my God, and to the Queen of AustraliaTo help other people andTo live by the Scout Law

or

On my honour I promiseThat I will do my bestTo do my duty to my God, and to AustraliaTo help other people andTo live by the Scout Law

Acceptance of the Promise is the only statutory requirement for Membership. The Promise and Law give a clear framework for people to live by in today’s changing society.

Duty to my God is the cornerstone of the Promise Followed by Duty to Queen or country Duty to others The Law forms the duty to oneself and others

Q: Do you believe you are able to take and live by the Scout Promise?

Scouting – Fundamentals The Scout Law


A Scout is Trustworthy A Scout is Loyal A Scout is Helpful A Scout is Friendly A Scout is Cheerful A Scout is Considerate A Scout is Thrifty A Scout is Courageous A Scout is Respectful A Scout cares for the Environment



A Scout is Trustworthy

A Scout is Loyal

A Scout is Helpful

A Scout is Friendly

A Scout is Cheerful

A Scout is Considerate

A Scout is Thrifty

A Scout is Courageous

A Scout is Respectful

A Scout cares for the Environment

This is the Scout Law,

The Law asks Youth and Adult members of the Association to

Maintain a high standard of behaviourShows what a good community ought to be

The Law is aimed at reinforcing the social development of Scouts

Q: Do you believe you are able to take and live by the Scout Law ?

Scouting – Fundamentals Religious Obligation

Scouting – Fundamentals Religious Obligation

The Association expects its members to have a conviction to the existence of a God The privilege of Adult Leadership carries with it the obligation of encouraging spiritual growth of Scouts A growing spiritual relationship can be encouraged by the regular use of prayers, Scouts’ Own, yarns and singing

The Scouting FamilyThe Scouting FamilyGroup Committee

(Parents & Supporters)

Assistant Group Leader

Group Executive CommitteeGroup Council

Chairman

Secretary

Treasurer

Fundraising Coordinator

Adult Resources Committee

Marketing & PR

Youth Program Leader / Assistant Leader

Joey Scouts

Youth Program Supporters

Youth Program Leader Rover Adviser

Youth Program Leader / Assistant LeaderVenturer Scouts


Cub Scouts


Scouts

Youth Program Helpers

Joey Scouts

Group Leader (Team Leader)

Management of Program Delivery Management of Support Services

The structure of the Group Leaders Team is

Scout Fellowship

Adult Resources Comm. Chairman

Other People as appropriate

Cub Scouts Scouts

Venturer Scouts Rovers

The Scouting FamilyThe Scouting FamilyJoey Scout Promise

I promise to do my best, To love my God and be helpful.

Joey Scouts

Six and Seven year olds Theme “Help other People” Work in ad hoc groups Programming developed and

run by Leaders

The Scouting FamilyThe Scouting FamilyCub Scout Promise

On my honour I promise to do my best, to do my duty to my God, and to the Queen of Australia, To help other people and To live by the Cub Scout Law

On my honour I promise todo my best, to do my duty to my God, and to Australia,To help other people andTo live by the Cub Scout Law

Cub Scouts

Seven and half to Ten and half years old

Theme based on Rudyard Kiplings “The Jungle Book”

Work in groups of six called “Sixes”

Programming developed and run by Leaders after input from Pack Council

Scouts

Ten and half to Fourteen and half years old

Motto “Be Prepared” Work in groups called

“Patrols” Program developed and run

by Patrol Leaders and Leaders

Scout Promise

On my honour I promise to do my best, to do my duty to my God, and to the Queen of Australia, To help other people and To live by the Scout Law

On my honour I promise todo my best, to do my duty to my God, and to Australia,To help other people andTo live by the Scout Law

The Scouting FamilyThe Scouting Family

The Scouting FamilyThe Scouting FamilyVenturer Scout Promise



Venturer Scouts

Fourteen to Seventeen and half years old

Theme “Look Wide” Self Governing Body Program developed by Unit

with Leader support and guidance

The Scouting FamilyThe Scouting FamilyRover Promise



Rovers

Seventeen to Twenty Six years old

Theme “Service” Self Governing Body Focus on Active Citizenship

and Service

Group CouncilGroup Council Monthly informal meetings of ALL Youth

Program Leaders

Chaired by the Group Leader (Team Leader)

Planning and Implementation of Group activities such as ceremonies and functions

Requests for finance and equipment

Progression of youth members

Some training input

Group Executive Committeeand Group Committee

Group Executive Committeeand Group Committee

Executive appointed by the Group Leader and meet at least monthly to conduct the business of the Group

Group Committee are the non-uniformed people, parents and community members, and assist the Executive where appropriate. Attend AGM and other functions as necessary

Executive chaired by the Chairman Group Leader is an ex-officio member of both Both support uniformed Sections of the Group

Policy and Rules…Policy and Rules…Policy and Rules is a National document that outlines the

policies and rules on how Scouting is conducted in The Scout Association of Australia.

Every Leader should have access to a copy of this book

Mission of Scouting

Aim and Principles of Scouting

Sets down procedures for the Association

The Structure of Scouting

Duty of Care

Sectional Structures

Q.B.S.I.Q.B.S.I.Queensland Branch Scouting Instructions

Provided to all Leaders

Policy and Procedures applicable within Queensland Branch and related to P & R

Reference guide and information source to all Sections

This Code of Conduct is expected of all adults, uniformed and non uniformed, who work within The Scout Association, recognising that at all times they should act responsibly and exercise duty of care to the youth members.

The Association on behalf of the young people in your care expects that you will:

1. accept the Scout Promise and the Scout Law, the Aims, Principles and Methods, and any other rules and policies of the Association;

2. recognise the importance of and encourage the spiritual development of youth members;

3. not use the Movement to promote your own beliefs, behaviours or practices where these are incompatible with Scouting;

4. treat youth members with respect and accept duty of care for welfare, safety, health and happiness of young people while they are your responsibility;

5. respect everyone’s right to personal privacy at all times and take special care where sleeping, changing clothing, bathing and ablutions are associated with any Scouting activity;

6. accept that adults in Scouting do not involve themselves in unaccompanied or unobserved activities including discussions and interviews, with individual youth members. (Remember In Sight - Out of Hearing).

7. conform to a high standard of uniform dress and conduct yourself in a manner befitting a Leader in the Scout Movement;

8. act with courtesy, consideration and good judgement in all interpersonal relationships, both inside and outside of Scouting;

9. adhere to the Association’s policies in regard to drugs, smoking and alcohol and ensure that your duty of care to all members is met in these areas;

10. realise that bullying, physical or verbal abuse, neglect or any other type of abuse is unacceptable conduct by any member of the Movement.

Code of Conduct for Adults in Scouting in Queensland

Personal SafetyPersonal Safety is about ensuring that all members of Scouting, be they

young people or Adults, feel safe when participating in activities. Feeling safe is about being physically, emotionally and spiritually safe, and very much depends on personal feelings.

As a Leader you have: A specific role which carries with it special responsibilities A right to enjoy a safe Scouting environment and an obligation to

ensure others do too! By acting in consideration of others And through your ‘Duty of Care’

An obligation to abide by the Association’s Code of Conduct

Refer to Personal Safety Policy in QBSI

Scout Safe We each have a responsibility and Duty of Care to others in

Scouting.

Scout Safe processes ensure we provide the safest possible environment for all involved in day-to-day, adventurous and extended Scouting activities.

Risk Management processes enable us to identify possible risks and how we might manage them.

Risk Management processes will be expanded in future training courses.

Adult Development PlanAdult Development PlanThe Adult Development Plan (ADP) has been designed to

help you and your Group Leader (Team Leader) to set goals and objectives for your role in Scouting, as well as provide opportunities for personal development.

This ensures that you know what is expected of you and that you receive support and encouragement from other Leaders.

The ADP assists the Movement by ensuring that individual goals and objectives are linked with Scout Plan.

Leader Commitment - TimeLeader Commitment - Time

Family first, then job and then Scouting Time required for Section meetings,

(1 - 2 hours per week) preparation outdoor activities weekend activities Leader’s meetings Completion of Training.

Basic within 12mths. Woodbadge next 12mths

Region Training Meeting called ‘Mindari’Monthly, must attend all for further upskilling.

Leader Commitment - Money

Leader Commitment - Money

• The Association’s policy is that there should be no financial incentive to become a Leader.

• Expenses which are met by the Leader include: uniform, travelling costs to meetings and activity fees (e.g. Jamboree).

• Expenses met by the Group are training course fees.

Leader Commitment – TrainingLeadership Training 1 [LT1]Leadership Training 1 [LT1] - (all Leaders complete at sign-up) - Generic

Mutual Agreement, Aim, Principles, Code of Conduct, Personal SafetyIntroduction to Scouting, Adults in Scouting, Scout Safe

Management(BHQ issues “Letter of Authority” or Letter of Acknowledgement direct, on receipt of

Blue Copy of A1)Leadership Training (Basic) – should be completed within six monthsLeadership Training (Basic) – should be completed within six monthsWood Badge Resource Folder (Basic) issued, includes Leadership Training 2 Workbook, relevant Sectional Handbooks, etc.

Leadership Training 2 [LT2]Leadership Training 2 [LT2] – Generic In-Service Activities, visits etc. Personal Leader Adviser (PLA) support,

technical training tasks

Leadership Training 3 [LT3]Leadership Training 3 [LT3] – Generic, 2 day weekend or equivalentPersonal Leadership Skills, Personal Safety and Scout Safe ManagementFundamentals

Skills Training 1 [ST1]Skills Training 1 [ST1] – 2 day course role specific skills includes practical skills

Leader Commitment - Training (cont)


•The issue of “Certificate of Membership” on advice from Commission for Children & Young People [Blue Card] & satisfactory Leadership performance, should occur during this time.

•You can complete Leadership Training 2, 3 and Skills 1 in any order. Leadership Training 1 is completed first at sign-up. Note if you do not have children in the formation you are joining, you may not commence working with the Section until your Blue card is issued. Training can commence

“Certificate of Adult Leadership” & Gilwell Woggle issued on successful completion of above course. “Certificate III in Business (Frontline Management)” issued. If current Senior First Aid qualification, issue of “Certificate III in Leadership Support”..


Leadership Training (Advanced)Leadership Training (Advanced) – must be done in – must be done in orderorder

• Skills Training 2 (1 day) – Advanced Workbook part A issued

• Skills Training 3 (2 day weekend or equivalent) - Advanced Workbook part B issued.

• Role Specific Skills, completed within 12 months of sign-up

• (Certificate of Appointment issued)

Leader Commitment - Training (cont)Leader Commitment - Training (cont)

Pre-requisites – Leadership Training 1, 2 & 3 & Skills Training 1, 2 & 3 and Advanced Work Books A and BWood Badge Training 1 - Residential Weekend - all Leaders to complete

Advanced Leadership Skills and Personal Development SkillsAdvanced Workbook part CShould be completed within 18 months of sign-up

Wood Badge Training 2 – Project Project to take approx. 10 hours over a 3 month period, set & agreedwith Wood Badge Training 1 Course Leader. Supervised by RegionalCommissioner (RC)/District Commissioner (DC) or nominee (Project

Supervisor).Wood Badge Training 3 - Evaluation – completed 4 months after Wood Badge Training 1, and within 24 months of sign-up

(Wood Badge Parchment & Badge (beads) issued, Gilwell Scarf also presented)

Certificate IV in Business (Frontline Management) issued and if current Senior First Aid qualification held, Certificate IV in Leadership issued.

Leadership Training (Advanced) - Wood Badge TrainingLeadership Training (Advanced) - Wood Badge Training

Additional Training challenges…After the attainment of the Wood Badge, Adults in Scouting can extend their training experiences by undertaking and completing a

Diploma of LeadershipDiploma of Leadership

Gaining the Diploma can be beneficial both in your Scouting appointments as well as providing additional skills that may enhance your paid employment career prospects. It is industry recognised and is unique to Scouting.

Adults wishing to undertake the Diploma or need more information about it, need to apply to the Training Department at Branch Headquarters.

There are 11 Modules to be completed, and these can be done in any order.

Community InvolvementCommunity InvolvementIt is important that Leaders have wide contact with the

community in which they are involved, with other Leaders within the Association and with youth members from a variety of Sections.

This can be achieved by using the following methods: contact your local Service Clubs such as Rotary, Lions etc. get to know your local health service staff, police, ambulance

- they can assist with programs and be good resource people.

We need to build up wide contacts so that our programs and our youth members can benefit from the community.

said

“Scouting is a game for Young People

But a Job of Work for Leaders”

It is important to remember that Leadership is a privilege, and good Scouting takes time, effort and perseverance.

Leaders can gain a great deal of personal satisfaction and a sense of achievement, whilst having fun at the same time.

Do you have any questions?

Thank you for your time

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Sign Up Package for New Leaders Leadership Training 1 An Introduction to Scouting GC Dec 2010