Welcome to Scouting! We are delighted that you are volunteering in a Section. We would like to ensure that you receive all the support needed to help you navigate your first few months.
The great news is that your Induction Mentor will be supporting you on your journey and your Lead* will point you towards the next phase. They will be able to talk you through information, answer queries and signpost or introduce you to useful people to know.
This Checklist is designed to cover the information, training and resources that will be most helpful to you, as a new adult in Scouting and is a flexible guide for you and your induction mentor to discuss and use as needed. Please have a look at the resources and if needed ask your induction mentor or Lead* to explain any queries.
*The tables below will show you who takes the lead on any item
A) Within the FIRST month of appointment
| Ref | Action | Lead |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Be introduced to the other adults working with your Section | Section Leader |
| 2 | Review Induction Handbook | Mentor |
| 3 | Review ● Yellow Card (safeguarding) ● White Card (safety) ● Purple Card (emergency) ● Green Card (alcohol) | Mentor |
| 4 | Understand the Appointments Process: ● Purpose and format of the AAC explained, if required. ● Has an invite gone out and date agreed? | Mentor |
| 5 | Confirm understanding of your role: ● Role description & training requirements | Mentor |
| 6 | Setup with Scout Office 365 Account | Manager / Tech ASU |
| 7 | Getting Started training: ● Module 1: Essential Information completed ● Module 3: Tools for the job completed ● Certificate validated by TA / LTM / LTA | Mentor |
| 8 | Know your meeting place: ● Venue staff (if applicable), storage, toilets ● Venue safety, times and access arrangements ● Emergency procedures ● Group equipment available and booking process | Mentor |
B) Within THREE months of appointment
| Ref | Action | Lead |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Understand Appointment Review process | Manager |
| 2 | Explain about the Wood Badge and Adult Training Scheme including the module matrix | Training Advisor |
| 3 | Understand the programme: ● Take an active role in the section programme ● Run a game ● Be given a copy of the current planned programme for the term ● Overview of the section’s badge programme ● Explanation of section’s ceremonies ● Details of the programme planning process | Section leader |
| 4 | Programme: ● Run a short activity with the section ● Lead a ceremony ● Be involved in the planning and decision making process for future programmes | Section Leader / Manager |
| 5 | Meet other adults in your Group outside of your Section, e.g.: ● Social events ● Visit all other sections in the Group ● Group Trustee Board meetings | Manager |
| 6 | Attend a Group leaders meeting | Manager |
| 7 | Explain the resources and support available: ● Programmes Online ● Badges and Awards ● Compass – log in, record training, communication preferences ● OSM–login ● Group email/ social media – templates for communication with parents. ● Group, District and County websites & teams ● Scout Shops and District shop ● District Bookings Site ● Brand Centre ● www.scouts.org.uk overview (POR & log in) | Mentor |
| 8 | Overview of finances: ● Budgets ● Personal expenses & programme expenses | Manager |
| 9 | Understand Scouting’s structure | Mentor |
| 10 | Uniform: ● Where to buy a uniform and set of badges ● What the group will pay for and how to claim it back | Mentor/Manager |
C) Within FIVE months of appointment
| Ref | Action | Lead |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Programme: ● Run an outdoor activity ● Lead on a full evening’s programme ● Agree future responsibilities | Section Leader / Manager |
| 2 | Is your role “full” on Compass? | Training Adviser / Manager / AAC |
| 3 | Meet your Training Adviser: ● Module 2: Personal Learning Plan completed –discussing and booking training courses (where necessary) for the coming months. | GSL |
| 4 | Identify ongoing support | Section Leader / Manager |
| 5 | Meet other leaders from around the District Visit the same section in another Group | ADC |
| 6 | Invested into the Movement at an appropriate occasion | Manager |
