We are always looking for new Scouters to help us deliver our programme. It’s a very rewarding experience and you can find more information here and here. If you’d like to help there are just a few steps you need to complete:
- Speak to one of our Scouters, or contact the Group Leader directly
- Provide the (Deputy) Group Leader with your DOB and email address. They will create an account for you on my.scouts.ie where you than can complete the Scouting Ireland Adult Membership Application form online
- Fill and sign the Scouter Vetting Form found here and hand it together with copies of the required identification documentation to the Group Leader.
- You will then receive a link from the National Vetting Bureau allowing to complete the vetting process online.
- Once the garda vetting is complete you will receive an email notification from Scouting Ireland.
- Complete the online safeguarding training found here: https://www.scouts.ie/safety/safeguarding#training
- Once you have completed the safeguarding training you can attend meetings and activities on a supervised basis for up to 12 weeks. This does not include overnights.
- During the 12 weeks you should also complete the ‘Story of Scouting Experience’ online course which you can find in your scouttraining.ie account after completing the safeguarding training there.
- Find a “Being a Scouter” course. This course consist of two evening Zoom sessions and a 9am-6pm course (usually on a Saturday). Some information how to book this course can be found here: Training course booking on my.scouts.ie. Once completed use this form so that the treasurer can reimburse you the course fee.
- With the course completed you are cleared to help with all meetings and events including overnights.
More information about the Induction Process is availabe in this guide.