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- Volunteer Development for
Section Leaders
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The National Volunteer Services Committee
identified learning objectives for the Selection Interview and
Orientation.
Once the interview and reference checks are complete, and the new
leader has initiated a police records check, the new leader
begins a three month Orientation and Probation Period. The
information new leaders need to receive during this period is
summarized in the Orientation Objectives for each specific
section.
Woodbadge Part I now provides recognition for demonstrating the
skills and knowledge leaders need to plan and deliver weekly
programs and overnight camps.
Woodbadge Part II recognizes further development in Program
Planning, Delivery, Outdoor Skills, Leadership and Section
Management.
- Gateway to Scouting
- This three hour course module is for adults who are new to
Scouting. The session deals with the guiding principles,
organizational structure, the Section's program, record keeping
tips and tricks, the Scout Uniform, badges and awards,
fundraising, effective meetings, and the traditions and history
of Scouting. This Introduction to Scouting will outline where
help is available, the role of the Service Scouter, District
Council, and the obligations of the Group Committee to the
Section Leaders and vice-versa. The Gateway to Scouting module is
a prerequisite to the remaining modules. Please bring a
notepad.
- Group Committee and Sponsor Workshop
- A workshop of 4 to 6 hours that will guide you through the
accountability and responsibilities that are assumed when you
become a member of a group committee.
- Volunteer Screening Workshop
- A 90 minute session on the ins and outs - whys and why nots
of Volunteer Screening.
- Honours and Awards Workshop
- A 2 to 3 hour information session on Scouts Canada Awards
program, what it is all about and how to nominate an individual
for an award.
- Group Management Courses
- The purpose of a Group Management Course is to help Group
Committee members develop the confidence and skills for your
roles in working with youth, section leaders, group committee
members and partners. (This course is the essentially the
equivalent of a Woodbadge course for Group Committee members.)
A Module 1 - Gateway to Scouting course is a prerequisite
to the remaining modules of the Group Management Course.
The objective is to provide an understanding of Scouting's
Mission, gain a knowledge of planning and conducting activities
that support the section programs and Scouters working with the
youth. The role and function of the Group Committee and it's
members as well as the council and it's members are detailed.
Working within a small group, hands on sessions include growth
and retention, effective meetings, finance and fundraising,
Honours and awards, registration and re-chartering and property
and equipment.
- First Aid Courses
- Standard First Aid and CPR courses are conducted by St. John
Ambulance Instructors and are open to all adult members and youth
members 13 years of age and over.
- Wilderness First Aid Training
- St. John Ambulance Wilderness First Aid is a comprehensive
program for those who live, work and play in the Canadian
Wilderness. You will learn skills and knowledge to treat injuries
and promote recovery when you are hours, or even days away from
emergency medical aid. Topics covered include:
- cold exposure,
- dental emergencies,
- burns,
- gunshot wounds,
- broken bones,
- stomach ailments,
- spinal injuries,
- animal bites,
and much, much more!
Learn how to meet the special challenges of wilderness first
aid, improvise first aid supplies, transport a casualty to safety
and arrange for medical help.
This course has been designed by St. John ambulance and will
be taught by qualified instructors who are trained in the
program. The emphasis will be placed on practical skills, not
complicated techniques or equipment. This course is not a
survival course - there are no lessons on what to eat and how to
build a shelter! Wilderness First Aid is about preparing for an
emergency, and making the right decisions to ensure your own
safety and that of others.
Participants must be 18 years of age or older
- Outdoor Skills
- Learn and practice the skills and knowledge for the safe and
fun use of the outdoors. Camping techniques, use and maintenance
of equipment, cooking etc. Course duration is one weekend or
equivalent time on weekday evenings.
- Canoeing Skills
- The basics of canoeing, care of equipment. Course duration is
one weekend or equivalent time on weekday evenings.
- Basic Training (formally called Woodbadge Part
I)
for Colony, Pack, Troop, Venturers, Rovers
- These courses are designed to develop the skills, knowledge
and confidence of leaders to assist them in providing an
effective quality program to the youth. It is suggested that all
section Leaders take this training in their first year, or as
soon as possible. Course content is set by Scouts Canada National
Council, designed to teach leaders the skills required to work
with youth and to administer a section. The only prerequisite is
a desire to learn. Course duration is one weekend, or equivalent
time on weekday evenings.
- Woodbadge Part II (Colony, Pack, Troop, Venturers,
Rovers)
- Wood Badge Part II courses are section specific and expand
considerably on the material covered in a Part I course.
Particularly emphasis in given to program planning, small groups
and outdoor skills. Courses are approximately 50 hours in length
and are normally offered over three weekends or over one week
during the summer. Applicants must have completed a Part I in the
appropriate section.
On completion of the Part II course, participants work with a
coach over a minimum three month period to evaluate their
attitude, skills and knowledge before they are awarded their
Gilwell Neckerchief and Wood Badge beads.
- Trainer Development I
- A course to train adults to train, with emphasis on the
methods, techniques, and includes new ideas for presentations.
Participants will have the opportunity to practice newly learned
techniques. Course duration is one weekend or equivalent time on
weekday evenings.
- National Leadership Skills
- An intensive learning experience dealing with improving the
skills of interpersonal communications, group functions and group
development. Course duration is 1 week.
- Woodbadge Part I (Service Team)
- This course is designed to develop the skills, knowledge and
confidence of Service Team members to assist them in effectively
servicing groups and sections in their District /Region. Course
content is set by Scouts Canada National Council, designed to
teach Service Scouters the skills required to work with Section
Leaders and Group Committees. The only prerequisite is a desire
to learn. Course duration is one weekend, or equivalent time on
weekday evenings.
- Woodbadge Part II (Service Team)
- The course is designed to further develop, beyond the Part I
level, the skills and knowledge of Service Scouters in effective
communication, operation of a group, and the delivery of a
quality program to the section leaders for their youth. Course
duration is 1 week, or 3 weekends.
ONTARIO ADVANCED DEVELOPMENT MODULES
(Training Opportunities)
- MODULE COMPARISON
- People often want to know how the development modules compare
with past training courses. The comparison is not direct since
duplication from past courses has been eliminated and the focus
of assessment has shifted from being knowledge based to skill
based. In a general fashion, Modules 1 and 4 will cover the
material presented on the previous Methods and Assessing Needs
Course. In a similar fashion, Modules 1 and 3 will cover the
material previously presented on the National Leadership Skills
Course. Further, the Modules 2, 5 and 7 will coincide with the
material that was presented on the Management Practices and
Procedures Course.
It is expected that the modular development format will help
to reduce needless duplication, help reduce the time commitment,
help to manage the escalating expenses, and yet ensure quality
development which has a precise focus upon emphasizing
demonstrated skill and proficiency. If you are uncertain about
whether you require particular development, then complete, with
your coach, the seven skill development areas defined on the
Service Scouter Skills Chart. After undertaking this assessment
it should be clear if you need to take any particular module for
development.
- COACHING ADULT MEMBERS
MODULE 1
- This course is designed for those involved with supporting
Scouting’s program, by coaching adult members, such as
Service Scouters and Commissioners. Its purpose is to provide
participants the opportunity to gain knowledge of, and to expand
their skills in coaching and mentoring. Sessions include:
coaching methods, stress management, interpersonal communications
and motivational and evaluation strategies. With a focus on
practical application, the participants will work as individuals
and in small groups.
1 weekend
- PLANNING FOR THE ORGANIZATION
MODULE 2
- This course is for those involved with supporting
Scouting’s programs, by planning for the organization, such
as Council Scouters and Presidents. Its purpose is to provide
participants the opportunity to gain knowledge of, and to expand
their skills in strategic planning. Sessions include:
organizational structure, governance principles, time and risk
management, resource allocation and decision-making techniques.
With a focus on practical application, the participants will work
as individuals and in small groups.
1 weekend
- WORKING WITH TEAMS
MODULE 3
- This course is for those involved with supporting
Scouting’s programs, by working with teams, such as Group
Committee Chairs, and Service Scouters. Its purpose is to provide
participants the opportunity to gain knowledge of, and to expand
their skills in facilitating and chairing committees. Sessions
include: stages of group development, Robert’s Rules of
Order, leadership approaches, facilitation and mediation
techniques. With a focus on practical application, the
participants will work as individuals and in small groups.
1 weekend plus one day
- PROVIDING LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
MODULE 4
- This course is for those involved with supporting
Scouting’s programs, by providing learning opportunities,
such as Trainers and Service Scouters. Its purpose is to provide
participants the opportunity to gain knowledge of, and expand
their skills in designing and delivering learning events.
Sessions include: training policies and adult learning
principles, course design and the climate for learning,
presentation techniques and instructional strategies. With a
focus on practical application, the participants will work as
individuals and in small groups.
2 weekends
- MARKETING SCOUTING
MODULE 5
- This course is for those involved with supporting
Scouting’s programs, by marketing Scouting, such as Service
Scouters, Group Committee Chairs and Council Scouters. Its
purpose is to provide participants the opportunity to gain
knowledge of, and expand their skills in marketing and selling
Scouting. Sessions include: section elements and history,
Scouting and the community, media relations and marketing
strategies. With a focus on practical application, the
participants will work as individuals and in small groups.
1 weekend plus one day
- MANAGING ADULT MEMBERS
MODULE 6
- This course is for those involved with supporting
Scouting’s programs, by managing adult members, such as
Council Scouters, Service Scouters and Group Committee Chairs.
Its purpose is to provide participants the opportunity to gain
knowledge of, and expand their skills in motivating and managing
members. Sessions include: methods of recognition, the volunteer
screening process, insurance and recruitment and interviewing
strategies. With a focus on practical application, the
participants will work as individuals and in small groups.
1 weekend plus one day
- MANAGING THE BUSINESS OF THE ORGANIZATION:
MODULE 7
- This course is for those involved with supporting
Scouting’s program, by managing the business of the
organization, such as Group Committee Chairs and Council
Scouters. Its purpose is to provide participants the opportunity
to gain knowledge of, and expand their skills in managing and
maintaining the organization. Sessions include: dealing with our
rules and policies, inventory management, registration procedures
and ethical fundraising practices. With a focus on practical
application the participants will work as individuals and in
small groups.
1 weekend
- SERVICE TEAM WOOD BADGE PART II
- The Service Team Wood Badge Part II elements are found in
three modules. Completion of these modules will constitute
completion of the equivalence to Service Team Wood Badge Part II
Course. Therefore, as in the past, after demonstrating competence
in the skills outlined for modules 1, 2 and 6, as evaluated by
the individual and his/her coach, the Regional Commissioner (or
his/her designate) will confer the Service Team Wood Badge
recognition.
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