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Volunteer Position
Apply by Sep 30th 2019
Beaver Scouts Adult Scouter
Develop well rounded youth, better prepared for success in the world.Good for YouthGood for people with Special Needs and Diverse Abilities
Beavers are our youngest Scouts aged 5-7. We have two colonies who meet most Mondays and Tuesdays and we are looking for a coordinator to work with one of these colonies.
NOTE: You do not need to have kids in Scouts for this role
Able to:
• Help carry out the weekly program.
• Provide children 5-7 years of age with appropriately challenging experiences aligning to the Scouts Beaver Program
• Ensure that the health and safety of all members are maintained continually.
• Develop close working relations with other members of the team and share the responsibility of paperwork and operating the colony.
• Support and participate in special meetings and activities, including outings and camping experiences over several nights.
• Be confident with technology for communications including, communication, our ScoutsTracker Program, online repositories and more.
• Participate in colony planning meetings. Use program ideas that come from the Beavers themselves.
• Maintain good relations with parents/guardians, and encourage activities, which involve them.
• Work with the Coordinator for your section to plan, do and review adventures
Prepared to:
• Accept, and demonstrate personal values compatible with, Scouting's Mission and Principles.
• Subscribe to the Beaver Section's program goals.
• Be comfortable with, enjoy, and care about Beaver-aged children in modern developmentally appropriate ways.
• Be accountable for your actions.
• Follow Scouting's policies and procedures.
Willing to:
• Commit 4 hrs a week plus some weekends/holidays as needed.
• Acquire the knowledge and competencies appropriate to your role within one year through workshops and online and on the job training.
• Work cooperatively with other adults.
• Attend Group Council, Group Committee and local Council meetings as required.
• Be objective in evaluations.
• Provide a role model of appropriate adult behaviour.
• Wear the official Scouter uniform.
This volunteer position has no scheduling requirements attached to it. You can work out your availability and time commitment directly with the organizer.
You must apply before Sep 30th 2019
Kelowna, British Columbia
1st Okanagan Mission Scout GroupScouts build leaders and prepare Canada’s young people for future success through a youth-led program where they take on challenges that help develop their abilities to think critically, to plan, to innovate and; to use information in an original way. Rooted in the Scout law, youth are taught to be positive and trustworthy; embracing values like kindness and acceptance to make meaningful contributions to creating a better world.
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