Youth Helper

Role

• The role of the Youth Helper is to assist and provide support to the younger sections.

• Youth Helpers may be a member of a Venturer Scout Unit or recruited from outside the movement - in which case an application for membership form must be completed.

• Application to become a Youth Helper within a Group must be assessed by the Group Council and supported by the Joey Scout, Cub Scout or Scout Leader and approved by the Group Leader.

• Youth Helper assists mainly in one section, however, they may assist in the other sections with the approval of the Leader concerned.

• Section Leaders need to provide the understanding and knowledge necessary to perform the Youth Helper role.

• The Youth Helper is responsible to the Section Leader with whom they are working.

Duties

• Set a high standard of behaviour through personal example.

• Support the Leaders to ensure effective functioning of the section they are supporting.

• Provide assistance in skills appropriate to the program.

• Have a friendly attitude towards Youth Members, Leaders and parents.

• Support the Leaders to develop the personal growth of Youth Members in accordance with the Purpose of Scouting and the methods of the section.

• Encourage progression of Youth Members to the next section.

• Develop an understanding and knowledge of the section you are working with e.g. operation, Achievement Pathways, parades etc.

• Support all Group/District/Region activities as required.

Requirements

• Be enthusiastic and able to relate to young people

• Age 14 ½ - 18 years old to assist in the Joey Scout and Cub Scout sections. Age 16 - 18 years old to assist in the Scout section. While a Venturer may be a Youth Helper, consideration needs to be given to applying for a role as an Adult Leader or an Adult Helper upon reaching your 18th birthday

• Youth Helpers should attend a National Youth Helpers Course.