Sign Up Package for New Leaders Leadership Training 1

1. Sign Up Package for New LeadersLeadership Training 1 An Introduction to Scouting GC Dec 2010

2. 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.

3. 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

4. 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

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

6. The Story of Scouting • Learnt and later used the left hand shake.

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

8. Scouting History 1907 – Brownsea Island Camp held with 20 boys. 1908 – Scouting for Boys first published.

9. Scouting History • 1908 – Scouting first began in Australia.

10. Scouting – FundamentalsThe 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:

11. Scouting – FundamentalsThe 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

12. Scouting – Fundamentals-The Aim of Scouting The Aim of The Scout Association of Australia is to encourage the physical, intellectual, social, emotional and spiritual developmentof 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.

13. Scouting – FundamentalsThe Principles • Duty to God • Duty to others • Duty to Self

14. Scouting – FundamentalsThe Principles 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]

15. Scouting – FundamentalsThe Promise On my honour I promise that On my honour I promise that I will do my best I will do my best To do my duty to my God, and To do my duty to my God, and to the Queen of Australia to Australia To help other people and To help other people and To live by the Scout Law To live by the Scout Law

16. Scouting – FundamentalsThe Promise On my honour I promise That I will 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 or On my honour I promise That I will do my best To do my duty to my God, and to Australia To help other people and To 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?

17. Scouting – FundamentalsThe 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

18. Scouting – FundamentalsThe 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 • This is the Scout Law, • The Law asks Youth and Adult members of the Association to • Maintain a high standard of behaviour • Shows 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 ?

19. Scouting – FundamentalsReligious 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

20. The Scouting Family The structure of the Group Leaders Team is Group Leader (Team Leader) Group Committee (Parents & Supporters) Assistant Group Leader Scout Fellowship Management of Program Delivery Management of Support Services Group Council Group Executive Committee Chairman Youth Program Leader / Assistant Leader Joey Scouts Youth Program Leader / Assistant Leader Cub Scouts Youth Program Leader / Assistant Leader Scouts Secretary Treasurer Youth Program Leader / Assistant Leader Venturer Scouts Youth Program Leader Rover Adviser Fundraising Coordinator Marketing & PR Youth Program Supporters Adult Resources Comm. Chairman Joey Scouts Cub Scouts Scouts Other People as appropriate Youth Program Helpers Venturer Scouts Rovers Adult Resources Committee

21. The Scouting Family Joey 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

22. The Scouting Family • 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 Cub 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 to do my best, to do my duty to my God, and to Australia, To help other people and To live by the Cub Scout Law

23. The Scouting Family 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 to do my best, to do my duty to my God, and to Australia, To help other people and To live by the Scout Law • 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

24. The Scouting Family Venturer 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 to do my best, to do my duty to my God, and to Australia, To help other people and To live by the Scout Law • Venturer Scouts • Fourteen to Seventeen and half years old • Theme “Look Wide” • Self Governing Body • Program developed by Unit with Leader support and guidance

25. The Scouting Family Rover 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 to do my best, to do my duty to my God, and to Australia, To help other people and To live by the Scout Law • Rovers • Seventeen to Twenty Six years old • Theme “Service” • Self Governing Body • Focus on Active Citizenship and Service

26. Group 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

27. 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

28. 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

29. 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

30. Code of Conduct for Adults in Scouting in Queensland • 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: • accept the Scout Promise and the Scout Law, the Aims, Principles and Methods, and any other rules and policies of the Association; • recognise the importance of and encourage the spiritual development of youth members; • not use the Movement to promote your own beliefs, behaviours or practices where these are incompatible with Scouting; • treat youth members with respect and accept duty of care for welfare, safety, health and happiness of young people while they are your responsibility; • 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; • 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). • conform to a high standard of uniform dress and conduct yourself in a manner befitting a Leader in the Scout Movement; • act with courtesy, consideration and good judgement in all interpersonal relationships, both inside and outside of Scouting; • 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; • realise that bullying, physical or verbal abuse, neglect or any other type of abuse is unacceptable conduct by any member of the Movement.

31. Personal Safety • Personal 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

32. 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.

33. Adult Development Plan The 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.

34. Leader 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.

35. 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.

36. Leader Commitment – Training • Leadership Training 1 [LT1] - (all Leaders complete at sign-up) - Generic • Mutual Agreement, Aim, Principles, Code of Conduct, Personal Safety • Introduction 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 months • Wood Badge Resource Folder (Basic) issued, includes Leadership Training 2 Workbook, relevant Sectional Handbooks, etc. • Leadership Training 2 [LT2] – Generic • In-Service Activities, visits etc. Personal Leader Adviser (PLA) support, technical training tasks • Leadership Training 3 [LT3] – Generic, 2 day weekend or equivalent • Personal Leadership Skills, Personal Safety and Scout Safe Management • Fundamentals • Skills Training 1 [ST1]– 2 day course role specific skills includes practical skills

37. 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”. • .

38. Leader Commitment - Training(cont) Leadership Training (Advanced) – must be done in order • 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)

39. Leader Commitment - Training(cont) Leadership Training (Advanced) - Wood Badge Training • Pre-requisites – Leadership Training 1, 2 & 3 & Skills Training 1, 2 & 3 and Advanced Work Books A and B • Wood Badge Training 1 - Residential Weekend - all Leaders to complete • Advanced Leadership Skills and Personal Development Skills • Advanced Workbook part C • Should 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 & agreed with Wood Badge Training 1 Course Leader. Supervised by Regional Commissioner (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.

40. 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 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.

41. Community Involvement • It 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.

42. Lord Baden Powell said “Scouting is a game for Young People But a Job of Work for Leaders”

43. 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?

44. Not the END... but The Beginning ! Thank you for your time