Adult Support at 5th Rayleigh
As the group grows our need for more leaders, helpers and Executive members grows. Below is a useful guide to becoming a leader or helper for Beavers, Cubs and Scouts, its not as daunting as it sounds and it very rewarding for you and to the young people who develop and grow.
What does it takes to be a Leader or Assistant?
1. I really don’t know anything about Scouting
Don’t worry you don’t need to. When any of our leaders started most had no experience at all, they learnt through training, support of other leaders in the group and common sense.
2. I can’t be there every week
You can job share and support the section you want to work with for example once a fortnight
3. There are some things I really prefer not to do
We can’t be good or enjoy everything and no one is expected to do things they don’t enjoy. If you are not the outdoors type or a bit shy then that’s fine there is still plenty to do indoors or keeping things organised in the background.
4. I don’t think I could run a whole night
No one is expecting you to, we hope you will learn on the job by seeing what Brian and Kyla do.
5. What about all the rules and regulations
There are rules and regulations which you will become familiar with over time, if you are uncertain about something the other leaders and myself are there to help. As an Assistant Leader it is very unlikely you will find in yourself this situation anyway.
6. There must be lots of training
Ideally the Scout Association likes people to complete training over 3 years but don’t worry if it takes longer. Training is about 15 hours a year. The training is done in modules and can be done as distance learning or in group training sessions. You may be surprised that you don’t need to do some modules as you may have done them through work or other external experiences like first aid, working with children.
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