HOW TO GROW A SCOUTMASTER?based on THE POLISH SCOUTING AND GUIDING ASSOCIATION'S ADULT SUPPORT SCHEME

17 regional branches 357 districts 7800 troops

95 000 members

12 000 leaders

5062 guides 3235 sub-scoutmasters 3113 scoutmasters

ZHP Leader

INDIVIDUAL DEVELOP-

MENT PLAN

PERSONAL DEVE-

LOPMENT

TRAINING

first rank (guide)

second rank (sub-scoutmaster)

third rank (scoutmaster)SCOUT LEADER’S DEVELOP-

MENT

MENTOR(+

Leaders’ Rank

Committee)

GUIDE INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT PLANGets to know him/herself and recognizes his/her motivations. Is a role model for scouts. Displays leadership abilities and talents. Draws joy and motivation from co-operating with his/her scouts, is able to be an older brother/sister and a young leader. Purposefully applies the Scout Method to achieve educational goals. Feels the responsibility for his/her duties and his/her troop. Actively participates in his/her district’s community.

Basic conditions for starting a process

General requirements

Basic conditions for ending a process

MENTOR

GUIDE TRAINING The Scout Method

Leader (instructor) -

educator

Security

Basics of work planning

Interpersonal skills

Scout district as a community

Scout partners and allies

Documentation

Troop's finance and economy

Scout Summer Action & Scout Winter Action

Scouting educational

basics

Knowledge of the ZHP

SCOUT LEADER’S DEVELOPMENT

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

LEADER’S OATH

SUB-SCOUTMASTER INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT PLANConsciously defines hi/her growth goals. Propagates the values system of scouting with his/her demeanor. Understands the surrounding world and people – reacts to their needs. Is able to identify problematic situations and solve them. Displays a broader view of affairs, not tied to his/her immediate environment. Hones his/her pedagogical skills, shares them with other leaders. Is a member of a leaders team. Has his/her own opinion on the affairs of his/her scouting community.

Basic conditions for starting a process of gaining a rank General requirements

Basic conditions for ending a process of gaining a rank

SCOUTMASTER INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN

Aims to consistently realize his/her life goals, achieved his/her planned maturity in the areas of family, professional and social life. Influences the world. Is a prominent figure in his/her leaders group and scouting community. Translates his/her life and scouting experience to lasting attainments. Displays a significant knowledge and skills in adult leadership. Inspires and organizes his/her community to undertake socially desirable tasks. Creates scouting and its visage. Is a role model for other leaders.

Basic conditions for starting a process of gaining a rank General requirements

Basic conditions for ending a process of gaining a rank

SCOUTMASTER TRAINING

Exploring the idea of the degree of scoutmaster

in relation to their own personal development and reaching maturity

and mastership

Inspiration for continuous selfimprovement, especially learning

how to make choices, to make decisions,

to be autonomous and free; develop and express

their opinions

Develop a sense of responsibility for the entire

scouting and guiding organization and movement

SCOUTMASTER TRAINING

During the course, participants need to write and essay, related to values of scouting and guiding.

They also need to read some good literature within various scope – from economy to books about scouting and guiding

Participants come from all regions. There are ca. 24 participants in each course

The course last for around 4 - 5 months.

The program of the course includes three meetings (weekends) and intensive work between the meetings.

In performing the course, the Scout Method is extensively used.

Trainings focused on the leader's development

(related to leaders ranks)

Guide course (54 h) (the basic part of a troop leader course) Sub-scoutmaster course (54 h) Scoutmaster course (54 h)

Scout Method courses for cub scout leaders (36 h) for scout leaders (36 h) for older scout leaders (36 h) for rover and ranger leaders (36 h)

Courses that prepare for positions

for scout group leaders (36 h) for district commissioners (36 h) training course (29 h) for district leaders (72 h) for assistant leaders focused on programme

and adult support for assistant leaders focused on management for treasurers

Specialized courses first-aid course (15 h) sailing course, etc. project management, etc.

ZHP „National Training School” (15-person training team)

5 regional training schools + regional training teams

local (district level) training teams

cerificate = Trainer’s Badge (TB)

513 certificated trainers

372 Brown TB 106 Silver TB 35 Gold TB

local (district) regional (regions) central„permissio

n level”

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