Interested in helping our group?
Scouting offers adults a host of rewarding opportunities to help make a difference in young people’s lives. You’re never too old to join the adventurous life of Scouting, even if you haven’t been involved before.
The personal satisfaction of helping young people to achieve their goals is immense, and your sense of personal achievement when you help them through a hurdle is nearly as strong as theirs!
Where else can you take part in abseiling, rock climbing, scuba diving, and countless other adventurous activities with wonderful company and low costs?
Scouting Leaders have incredible travel opportunities, interstate and overseas, to share discoveries with youth members.
All adults 18 years and over at Scouting activities must have a WWC (Working With Children) card. Therefore we suggest all parents apply for a WWC check so they are ready to be involved with their children in Scouting.
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How can I be involved?
Scouting is a family activity: parents are expected to help out where possible, eg driving to activities, working bees and cleaning up when needed.
PLEASE NOTE: All parents are required to assist with our Christmas tree sales fundraiser.
We do expect all parents to become involved with helping out in some part of the group. We need you to help in areas such as maintenance of equipment (stores), fundraising, buildings maintenance or our committee. Some of the roles available are:
Leaders of Youth such as Joey Scout, Cub Scout and other Section Leaders deliver the Youth Program.
Leaders of Adults such as Group Leaders, District Commissioners and District Leaders. The people in these roles deal with the management of Groups and Districts and are there to support Youth Leaders.
Parent Helpers are parents who can only help out occasionally or with specific duties, such as running activities or assisting at events. Particularly in the Joey section parents play a vital role in maintaining an effective adult/child ratio.
Group Support Committee Members assist with the running of a Scout Group by taking on a role on the Group Committee such as Treasurer.
“What’s in it for me?”
It’s a great opportunity for you to share time with your child – watching them learn new skills, grow in confidence, and achieve badges, meeting their friends and being able to take an active interest in this area of their life. It’s also a chance to make new friends, offer others the benefit of your life experiences, and contribute to your local community.
“Exactly what is involved?”
There is almost no financial outlay in becoming a Leader, (in fact Leader’s children pay a discounted annual membership fee) and the Group pays for all leader uniforms, books/resources and training. The time cost is manageable – weekly attendance is necessary but with three or more Leaders, each can have an occasional night off. There are generally 10 nights per term, with additional time needed for planning and preparation.
“I was never in Scouts or Guides myself”
No prior knowledge is assumed, or necessary. Everyone is welcome. All training, resources, program ideas and game books are provided. The other leaders will help you. Training in your leadership role consists of a mixture of on the job experiences, online training and weekend training courses.
“Is it hard?”
It’s a lot easier than you think! The kids are there because they want to be, they have all promised to keep to a code of conduct (the Scout Promise and Law), you have the backing of the Scout Association and its well proven programs, and the support of your Group Leader, fellow leaders and the District team.
“How do I start?”
Please email the Group Leader or speak to any of the other Leaders, expressing your interest. We are very supportive of newcomers.
You might like to volunteer to be on the Parent Roster, or join us for a few Cub Scout Pack meetings, or Scout Troop nights or a camp to see what you’re getting into – before you make a decision. Please, don’t be shy or leave it until next year! We need you – now!
You Can Help
As everything is run by volunteers, we need all families to contribute as best as they can to the running of our Scout Group. There are countless ways in which people can help.
Some ideas:
- Volunteer as a leader of any of the Sections
- Assist as Adult Support in a Section
- Participate on the Group Committee
- Provide expertise or skills that can be utilized by the Group
- Lend equipment (such as a yacht) or facilities (such as a farm for camping) that can be utilized by the Group
- Organise publicity for Group events
- Come down and talk to a Section about your profession or hobby
- Provide an excursion to your place of employment, eg factory or laboratory
- Provide a home for an international exchange Scout
- Working bees and hall maintenance – especially if you have a trade skill
- Offer to look after hall hire bookings
- Look after the waiting list
- Run the uniform swap shop
- Act as quartermaster and look after the Group’s equipment
- Offer to tow a trailer or, if you have the appropriate licence, to drive a bus to camps and other activities
- Donate prizes for or offer to organize fundraising events
- Create and maintain a Group website
