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Volunteer Development & Training

As a volunteer with Scouts Canada, you are required to complete basic mandatory training in order to become active and compliant. The following training is required upon registering as a volunteer:

Use the Scouts Canada webpage for all the resources for Scouter Development: 

Scouting Fundamentals Training

The Next Step - Wood Badge 1

Before you can count yourself as part of the ratio and within the first year of being a volunteer, you are also required to complete the full Wood Badge Part I (Milestone WB - MS1) for your role. 

Section and Support Scouters Require - Wood Badge 1 for The Canadian Path 

Group Committee Members Require - Wood Badge 1 for Group Committee 

Group Commissioners Require - Wood Badge 1 for Group Commissioners 

Online Training

All mandatory training is available online through E-learning on the David Huestis Learning Centre, accessible through your myscouts.ca account.

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  • Woodbadge Part 1

    • Facilitated Online Wood Badge Part I

    Miss the networking of the in-person Part I’s? Too much Fortnight happening at your house to use the internet? 

    Come out and take your online Wood Badge Part I for Canadian Path together 

    Dates

    Date and Location: tbd

  • Woodbadge Part 2

    • About Wood Badge II

    Wood Badge II is the second part of Scouts Canada’s Volunteer development program which directly follows Wood Badge I. As part of Scouts Canada’s 5 Key Priorities for Success, Wood Badge II looks to increase Volunteer Support and Program Quality. Wood Badge II focuses on the practical application of the program facilitation and safety concepts learned in Wood Badge I, while introducing basic outdoor and Scouter support skills. 

    This training offers you a chance to further increase your knowledge and confidence in the section you are working. As well as developing a detailed plan for your section, you will obtain a wealth of tools and "trick of the trade" to take back and make your section meetings a joy to run. There will be comprehensive skills training. You will connect with dozens of Scouters just like you who will have lots to share and you will make a few friends for life. Once the Wood Badge is completed you will be invited to join a local Gilwell Club and an invitation to attend the annual Gilwellian leaders only camp in the second weekend of September every year.

    Dates

    Date and Location: tbd

  • Youth Training Courses

    • If you are interested in Youth Training Courses in your Area, contact your Council Youth Commissioner.

  • Scouters Conferences

    • Scouters Conferences

     *Currently there are no Scouters Conferences available. Please do continue to check this page for upcoming conferences.*

  • Specialty Courses

    • Specialty Courses

    *Currently there are no specialty courses available. Please do continue to check this page for upcoming courses.* 

  • Self-Directed Learning

    • Wood Badge II for Canadian Path Self-Directed Learning

    Wood Badge II has been revitalized to incorporate Canadian Path methodology, making it more relevant for today’s Scouters. The new Wood Badge II program allows for self-directed learning, conducted through mentorship and coaching in addition to traditional courses and workshops. 

    The revitalized Wood Badge II framework uses new resources called Scouter Development Cards which can be used to help Volunteers build personal learning plans. 

    The Scouter Development cards are available at https://www.scouts.ca/resources/support-resources/training-and-development.html

    The Woodbadge II Guide is available here.

    COMPLETED YOUR WB II

    Once you have completed your WB II, please download and fill out the following form. Follow the instructions on how to submit the form.

    CEC Request for Woodbadge 2

    Useful Resources

    Useful Resources

    General Woodbadge 1 FAQ's icon

    General Woodbadge 1 FAQ's

    Wood Badge is an internationally recognized Volunteer development program focusing on the knowledge and skills needed to implement the Scouting program. These competencies include youth-program facilitation, outdoor skills, Scouter support, risk management and safety

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    Scouter Development Model icon

    Scouter Development Model

    We achieve our Mission by empowering communities to provide young people with high-quality Scouting programs facilitated by Volunteers. Therefore, ensuring that our Volunteers are equipped with the knowledge and skills to be successful is critical if we want to make Scouting accessible to as many youths as possible. The Scouter Development model for learning equips Volunteers with the knowledge and skills to be successful using elements of the Scout Method.

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    Scouter Development Map icon

    Scouter Development Map

    The Scouter Development Map helps Scouters self-assess and track personal development and set developmental goals for the upcoming program cycle. For each skill, mark off your current Learning Stage based on past experience.

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    Support Resources

    Our progress, success and growth depend on Scouters having the tools and training they need to facilitate quality programming. Discover helpful resources to support your delivery of the Scouting Mission – helping youth develop into well-rounded individuals, better prepared for success in the world.

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    New Scouter Welcome Kit

    Providing new Scouters with a meaningful orientation to their Group, and Scouting, in general, is incredibly important to their development. New Scouters join because they want to contribute to Scouting and it’s the Group Committee’s role to ensure they’re set up to succeed. When onboarding new Scouters, Group Committee members should use the New Scouter Welcome Kit as a key resource. 

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    Local Scouter Development WB 1 and 2

    Please check other Councils for additional options for training dates and locations. 

      

    Battlefields Council 

    Greater Toronto Council  

    Shining Waters Council 

    Tri-Shores Council 

    Voyageur Council 

    White Pine Council 

    For more information

    For more information or to send updates, contact Jennifer Levitt Birdsall.

    Email Jennifer

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