Be a Leader
Our imaginative programs help youth discover self-confidence, teamwork and leadership skills, while developing a caring attitude and respect for the environment, their communities, and their world.
Who provides this dynamic program? It takes a team of dedicated and caring volunteers to make adventures come alive for our youth.
We need parents and other dedicated adults to help offer adventure and education to young people. If you can commit 12-14 hours per month, are willing to help your community and learn new skills, and successfully complete the volunteer screening process, you can be a leader!
We'll help you every step of the way. You'll receive a personal interview, provide us with personal references, and apply for a Police Records Check. With 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 leader, you're provided with further training and plenty of tools and support to help you on your way. You can attend courses and workshops, you'll receive Leader magazine every month, and you can find lots of resources on the Scouts Canada web site.
If you would like to be a leader in the Hamilton Wentworth Area, contact one of our Commissioners.
Volunteer Recruitment and Development
VRAD Handbook - This document combines the printed VRAD brochure and the Volunteer Screening Handbook. It is designed to assist Group Committees with leader selection and screening.
Volunteer Screening Process - This website outlines the volunteer screening process.
Police Record Check Forms:
Hamilton-Wentworth Police Services:
Hamilton Police Services PRC Process
Hamilton Police Vulnerable Sector Screening FormNEW Volunteer PRC Request Letter - Revised October 1st 2012
RETURNING Volunteer PRC Request Letter - Revised October 1st 2012
Halton Police Services:NEW Volunteer PRC Request Letter - Revised October 1st 2012RETURNING Volunteer PRC Request Letter - Revised October 1st 2012
Training - Training information for leaders and volunteers.