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SCOUTS New Zealand is a voluntary movement dedicated to the development of young people between the ages of 6 and 25. Each week adult leaders work in a variety of roles to help SCOUTS New Zealand achieve its aim. 

When a new leader accepts a Warrant there is also a commitment on the part of the leader to undertake training appropriate to that appointment. Leaders may accept appointments in delivery, training or management.

Before you are permitted to work with young people, you will be interviewed, reference checked and have a police check. 

What training will have to undertake?

Leaders will progress through the adult leader training framework consisting of:

The Introduction to SCOUTS NZ for leaders (at the same time of signing a warrant application)
1.     Initial Training

        1.1   National Programmes

        1.2   Youth Award Scheme

        1.3   Section Organisation

        1.4   Safety      – Leading Youth

                                - Risk Management & Youth Safety

        1.5   Managers – Coaching, Mentoring and Leading

        1.6   Managers – Managing Finances

        1.7   Managers – Good Public Relations

2.     Practical Training

        2.1   Skills for the Youth Award Scheme

        2.2   Attend a Basic First Aid  & CPR course

        2.3   Managers – Recruitment and Retention

        2.4   Managers – Administration and Support

        2.5   Managers – Interviewing Skills

        2.6   Managers – Welcoming Future New Leaders

3.     Attend an advanced personal development course (SAPD), programmed on the regional calendar.

This training is common to Scouting all over the World, and is known as the Wood Badge Training Scheme. Training generally takes place during weekends or week nights according to the zone training calendar.

 

What section am I best suited for?