Becoming a Leader

New leaders will need to do the following:

• Fill out an Adult Registration Form
  • This will require 3 references
• Complete a Police Record Check. Instructions can be found here
• Have an interview with the Group Administrator and/or the Group Commissioner and/or an existing section leader
• Complete a 3 month probation period

What we provide a new leader

• the tan Scout shirt - if you purchase this yourself, submit the receipt to the Group Committee. If you are a leader for less than two years, we request that you return the shirt to the group
• an appropriate section leader handbook: Beavers, Cubs, or Scouts. Once you finish being a leader for a section, please return the handbook (unless you purchased it yourself)
• the appropriate necker, woggle and epaulets for your section.
• a key (#1) to the Scout lockers. Please return when no longer a leader.
• Training - 2nd Guelph Group Committee will pay for your Woodbadge Part I training. Please speak to the Group Commissioner for more information about available training.

Duty and Responsibilities

• Understand the Fundamental Principles of Scouting
• Duty of Care - 2nd Guelph customized description of leader responsibilities with the youth (.doc format) (courtesy of ScoutDocs)
• Official BP&P Duty of Care - the official document

Things you should know

• New Leader Orientation Guide:
  • Beavers
  • Cubs
  • Scouts
• Our 2nd Guelph Standard Calendar of Events (.doc) - you should be aware of the timing of many of the typical events throughout the Scouting year
• The Group Committee is responsible for the overall running of all sections (Beavers, Cubs & Scouts) at Dublin Street United Church. Please contact members of the committee if you have any questions or concerns about Scouting.

Other Reference Material

• "So you're a new leader" - Scouts Canada's guide for new leaders
• Bylaws, Policies and Procedures (BP&P) of Scouts Canada - everything you need to know!
• BP&P - Procedures for Screening of Adult Volunteers