Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of youth?
Interested in a fun, adventurous, impactful volunteer opportunity?
Are you a student looking for an internship that aligns with your educational path, or a recent grad trying to kick-start a career?
Are you thinking about a career working with children?
Then we are the opportunity for you!
The 137th Ottawa Scouts group is looking for Adult (18+) and Youth Volunteer Scouters (14-17) years old.
We are looking for volunteers in all areas, but especially for our Beaver Colony, youth ages 5-7 years old.
Besides helping young people to develop and grow through first time adventures, our volunteers are exposed to a wide range of different activities and new experiences themselves. You don’t need previous experience in Scouting, just energy and enthusiasm. Our Scout Group that can give you hand-on experience.
How to register as a Volunteer?
Youth Volunteers are registered by a parent/guardian. Parent/guardian logins to MyScouts (www.myscouts.ca) and selects 'Register as a Volunteer' and moves through the process. If the parent/guardian account is not connected to the youth's account (because the youth is not a member) select 'New Member' when asked to select which Member is being registered as a Volunteer from your account.
Adult Volunteers, please login to MyScouts (www.myscouts.ca) and select 'Register as a Volunteer' and move through the process.
Becoming a leader in scouting can be a very fulfilling and rewarding experience. Most find that the whole experience including training and leadership actually makes them better parents for their own kids.
One-on-one help from an experienced coach, you'll participate in a three-month orientation and probation period where you'll learn all the basics to help you provide great programs for youth.
Once you become a Scouter (leader), you're provided with further training and tools and support to help you on your way. You'll attend courses and workshops, and be able to access helpful online support resources.
If you can commit a minimum of 6 hours per month (or more), you can make a difference in the lives of many kids, and help shape a better world for tomorrow.
Subsequently, you will be encouraged to pursue the following courses to further develop your leadership skills as a valued member of your section team:
Basic Canoeing
Boat Rescue Award Course
Lifeguard
Wilderness First Aid
and even train to become an instructor
Notes:
If you change section (for example, move up from Cubs to Scouts), you will need to take Wood Badge I again in the new section. However you will only need to take the section specific portion of the course.
At least two Scouters in each section are required to have their First Aid certification (in case one of the two can't make it to a meeting or outing). Note that First Aid Certification must be renewed every three years.
Your PRC (Police Record Check) must be done every three years.
Forms
The following paperwork needs to be submitted via ScoutsTracker to the Group Commissioner for approval at least two weeks prior to each camping/outdoor activity. Application for approval submitted less than two weeks prior to the activity may not be approved in time. Without the approval, the event may not take place.
For an outdoor activity away from the approved meeting place or a camp:
Group Committee must be made aware of the event no later than the most recent Group Committee meeting prior to the activity.
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of youth?
Interested in a fun, adventurous, impactful volunteer opportunity?
Are you a student looking for an internship that aligns with your educational path, or a recent grad trying to kick-start a career?
Are you thinking about a career working with children?
Then we are the opportunity for you!
The 137th Ottawa Scouts group is looking for Adult (18+) and Youth Volunteer Scouters (14-17) years old.
We are looking for volunteers in all areas, but especially for our Beaver Colony, youth ages 5-7 years old.
Besides helping young people to develop and grow through first time adventures, our volunteers are exposed to a wide range of different activities and new experiences themselves. You don’t need previous experience in Scouting, just energy and enthusiasm. Our Scout Group that can give you hand-on experience.
How to register as a Volunteer?
Youth Volunteers are registered by a parent/guardian. Parent/guardian logins to MyScouts (www.myscouts.ca) and selects 'Register as a Volunteer' and moves through the process. If the parent/guardian account is not connected to the youth's account (because the youth is not a member) select 'New Member' when asked to select which Member is being registered as a Volunteer from your account.
Adult Volunteers, please login to MyScouts (www.myscouts.ca) and select 'Register as a Volunteer' and move through the process.
For more information
Becoming a leader in scouting can be a very fulfilling and rewarding experience. Most find that the whole experience including training and leadership actually makes them better parents for their own kids.
Your First Year
Welcome to Scouts Canada!
All pre-approved training registration costs will be reimbursed upon succesful completion of training.
Becoming a volunteer with Scouts Canada is a multi-step process and we are here to help you every step of the way. The process includes:
Once you become a Scouter (leader), you're provided with further training and tools and support to help you on your way. You'll attend courses and workshops, and be able to access helpful online support resources.
If you can commit a minimum of 6 hours per month (or more), you can make a difference in the lives of many kids, and help shape a better world for tomorrow.
Subsequently, you will be encouraged to pursue the following courses to further develop your leadership skills as a valued member of your section team:
Notes:
If you change section (for example, move up from Cubs to Scouts), you will need to take Wood Badge I again in the new section. However you will only need to take the section specific portion of the course.
At least two Scouters in each section are required to have their First Aid certification (in case one of the two can't make it to a meeting or outing). Note that First Aid Certification must be renewed every three years.
Your PRC (Police Record Check) must be done every three years.
Forms
The following paperwork needs to be submitted via ScoutsTracker to the Group Commissioner for approval at least two weeks prior to each camping/outdoor activity. Application for approval submitted less than two weeks prior to the activity may not be approved in time. Without the approval, the event may not take place.
For an outdoor activity away from the approved meeting place or a camp:
Training and Courses
Benefits of being a Scouter