Adult Helpers and other Adults in Scouting

Non-uniformed roles:

• Adult Helper
• Parent Support Group Committee officer

To apply, you will need a current Working WIth Children Check (WWCC) clearance number.

• NB. Your application can't go ahead without this information. If you don't have a WWCC, apply for one before proceeding with your Scouts application.

No membership fees are payable by Adult Helpers.

Next steps for adult members

After you register you will receive an e-mail welcoming you to Scouting and containing:

• Your temporary Scouts NSW membership number
• Your login for ScoutHub (the site you're on now), which you can use to find contact details and update your member details
• A list of useful links and other information about membership.

Scouts NSW will verify your WWCC.

Once the WWCC is verified, Scouts NSW will send a consent request for a National Police Check.

Apply as New Adult Helper

Training for Adult members

After your Police Check has passed, Scouts NSW will update your membership number and create a profile in the Scouts Australia membership system.

You will be enrolled in a Scouts Australia online training program for Adult Helper Training or Group Support Committee Training.

The online training includes three mandatory modules which all adult members have to complete upon application and every two years after that:

• Adult Code of Conduct
• Child Safe Scouting
• WHS for Scouting

Other modules in these pathways are optional.

Go to Scouts Australia - Online training portal

If you have volunteered to fill the role of President, Treasurer or Secretary on the Group Support Committee, you will also be given a Scouts NSW Microsoft 365 account and email address, giving you access to support and other resources. 

How to become a Leader

You can apply to become a Youth Program Leader (Leader of youth members, such as Cub Scout Leader) or a Program Support Leader (such as Group Leader).

To apply you will need:

• A current Working WIth Children Check (WWCC) clearance number.
  • NB. Your application can't go ahead without this information. If you don't have a WWCC, apply for one before proceeding with your Scouts application.
• Contact details of two referees.

Leaders' membership fees are paid by 2nd Sutherland (ARMCO).

Next steps for Leader applicants

After you register you will receive an e-mail welcoming you to Scouting and containing:

• Your temporary Scouts NSW membership number
• Your login for ScoutHub (the site you're on now), which you can use to find contact details and update your member details
• A list of useful links and other information about membership.

Scouts NSW will verify your WWCC.

Once the WWCC is verified, Scouts NSW will send a consent request for a National Police Check.

Meanwhile, our Group Leader Sarah will speak to your referees to determine a check of your character and suitability for the role.

Apply as a New Leader

Training for Leaders

After your Police Check has passed, Scouts NSW will update your membership number and create a profile in the Scouts Australia membership system.

You will be signed up for a Microsoft 365 account and Scouts NSW email address, giving you access to support and other resources.

You will be enrolled in an online training program for Youth Program Leader or Program Support Leader Training, depending on the role you have expressed an interest in.

The online training includes three mandatory modules which all adult members have to complete upon application and every two years after that:

• Adult Code of Conduct
• Child Safe Scouting
• WHS for Scouting

You will be asked to complete an Individual Adult Volunteer Plan (IAVP) before starting your Leader training and after each stage is completed. 

Go to Scouts NSW - IAVP Information (PDF download)This form is also available from: State Forms - Scouts NSW

You will also be enrolled in three other courses:

1. Scouting Preliminary (online + weekend practical)
2. Scouting Essentials (online + weekend practical)
3. Scouting Leadership

When you have:

• completed the online training for the first two courses
• completed the relevant On the Job Phases,
• attended weekend practical courses related to each one, and
• have provided evidence of a current FIrst Aid qualification,

you will be issued a Certificate of Proficiency in your chosen role.

Note, this is the minimum qualification required for Youth Program Leaders to independently run program activities for youth members, including in the three core Adventurous Activity areas.

Go to Scouts NSW - Leader training pathway

Achievement pathways

Once initial training is completed, there are other opportunities for Adults in Scouting.

Leaders are encouraged to complete the Advanced Leadership or Wood Badge training within a year of their initial appointment. The Wood Badge program allows Leaders to advance their Leadership skills through an online training program, a weekend residential course, and a project, supported by a mentor. 

Adult members can also advance their Adventurous Activity skills, from initial Safe Participant qualifications to becoming an Adventurous Activity guide. Some of these qualifications are the minimum credentials required to run verify youth competency in skills for Outdoor Adventure Skill stage progressions, and run adventurous activities such as Paddling (canoeing, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding) and Vertical (rock climbing, abseiling, canyoning), among others.

Go to Scouts NSW - Adventurous Activities

Vocational Education and Training (VET) Qualifications

Older scouting youth members and Adults in Scouting may use Scouting experiences and learning to earn qualifications such as the Certificate II in Creative Industries, Certificate III in Outdoor Leadership, or a Diploma in Project Management. 

The pathway for award is via Recognition of Prior Learning, and may require you to complete additional e-learning courses and complete logbooks. To learn more, click on the button below. 

Go to Scouts Australia Institute of Training