Adults with Young People

Beaver Scout, Cub Scout or Scout Leader
These are the people who are the actual leader of the section they are involved in. With their team they organise and run the section. They are uniformed members and make the Scout Promise and hold what is known as a warrant.

Although the main task is to make sure that the program is balanced and fun for the young people and following the Scout Associations progressive award scheme they also do some weekend activities and preparation for the program on top.

Assistant Beaver Scout, Cub Scout or Scout Leader
This role is also warranted and uniformed. The job description is to assist the section leader for which ever section they are in, preparing and running the section. Ideally would mean attending meetings and some weekend activities.

Colony, Pack or Troop Assistant
Should not be confused with the above leaders. These adults do not hold a warrant and can be uniformed or non-uniformed members. They hold a certificate of appointment and are mainly there to help with activities on the night of their section meetings and on other activities if available.

Additional information
A wealth of information is available to support the Group and help you to make a decision as to whether you want to be involved or not.

A good place to start is the following fact sheets:

Getting involved with Scouting (PDF format, 176K)
Thinking about saying YES! (PDF format, 246K)
Starting in Scouting (PDF format, 198K)