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The opportunity to assist the adult Leadership with the provision of a programme for young people aged between 6-18 years old, i.e. Beaver Scout, Cub Scout, Scout or Explorer Scout Sections.

All activities must be carried out with reference to the Rules of The Scout Association and the appropriate National Governing Body guidelines.

The Purpose of Scouting is to promote the development of young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potentials, as individuals, as responsible citizens and as members of their local, national and international communities.

The Scout Method provides an enjoyable and attractive scheme of progressive training, based on the Scout Promise and Law, which is guided by adult leadership. In practice the method is best seen when young people, in partnership with adults, are:

• enjoying what they are doing;
• learning by doing;
• participating in varied and progressive activities;
• making choices for themselves;
• taking responsibility for their own actions;
• working in groups;
• taking increasing responsibility for others;
• taking part in activities outdoors;
• sharing in prayer and worship;
• making and living out their Promise.

All those undertaking their Volunteering Section within Scouting are required to have undertaken either Module A of the Young Leader Scheme or the Getting Started Modules of the Adult Training Scheme.

In addition to this at each level of the Award each participant must uindertake a further 2 hours of training appropriate to their role. This training could be additional training modules or could be more specific such as first aid training, activity training.

This will be carried out by the District Explorer Scout Commissioner for those aged under 18, and by the Assistant District Commissioner (Adult Training) for those aged 18 or over. The participant should use the review as an opportunity to reflect on what they have gained from their experiences.