Scouting is dynamic and fun. As a Leader, you will help to provide self development to young people through challenging, adventurous, achievement-oriented, teamwork and leadership-based experiences.
Scouting provides adults with an opportunity to lead and gain satisfaction working with young people and other adults; to make a direct positive impact on your local community and on the lives of young people.
Steps
1 – Adult Helper – WWC and some basic Modules of training
2 – Leader Training – 2 Weekends of Practical and 10 hours training.
Benefits of being a Leader
The benefits of becoming a volunteer Leader are limitless. They include:
Make new friends
Stay fit and healthy
Gain self confidence
Travel nationally and internationally
Learn new skills such as abseiling, canoeing, flying and gliding
Earn proficiency badges
Undertake leadership and development training
Attend statewide training workshops
Join a formal peer network such as the Boating Council, Scout Fellowship
Options for being a Leader
become a Leader of Joeys, Cubs, Scouts or Venturers.
one night a week for group meetings during school term time.
Group activities (e.g. hikes or camping trips) on a few weekends a year.
monthly meeting of Leaders.
become an Activity Leader if you have a special interest in adventurous activities such as abseiling or water activities. later, become involved in training and leading adults
What training do I do?
Leaders undertake Basic and Advanced training in working with young people, learning the basics of Scouting, leadership, safety and program planning. Training usually takes place during weekends.
Leaders also undertake training to complete Advanced Training in three years.
Depending on training Leaders do, they could be awarded a nationally recognised Certificate III, IV or Diploma. This can give Leaders some advance standing in certain further education courses and employment opportunities Australia-wide.
How much does it cost?
It is free to be a leader if you meet your weekly obligations.
Training is free.
You must buy your own Leader shirt.
For some activities you may want to purchase (or borrow) equipment.
Interested in becoming a Leader? Contact us.
Welcome to Fremantle Sea Scout Group
Who are we?
Fremantle Sea Scout Group was founded in 1929 and has been operating continuously since that time.
Fremantle Sea Scouts is the only Scout Group on the river between Mosman Bay and the Port of Fremantle and draws members from suburbs in the Cities of Melville, Fremantle, Cockburn and, of course, the Town of East Fremantle where our hall at Camp Waller is based.
As a Scout Group, we are registered by Scouts WA which is a legal entity registered as Scouts Australia Western Australian Branch incorporated under the WA Associations Act 2015. Scouts WA, as a member Branch of Scouts Australia being the registered National Scout Organisation, is a member of the World Organisation of the Scout Movement. WOSM includes 176 National Scout Organisations with over 57 million members worldwide.
Fremantle Sea Scout Group is run entirely by volunteers. Many of the leaders and all of the parent helpers have children in the Group. We are very lucky to continue to be supported by a number of volunteers who no longer have their own children at the Group and who have continued supporting Scouting at Fremantle.
How do my kids fit into the Group?
Scouting was founded in 1907 by Lord Robert Baden Powell in England. Whilst it has grown and evolved over time and across the world to meet the current needs of young people and the communities in which they live, it still adheres to the principles of learning by doing, creating opportunities for young people to grow through experiencing adventure in the outdoors, taking risks responsibly and safely and developing their own leadership skills every step of the way. The program expands across the sections as young people grow and mature.
Our volunteer leaders receive training to allow them to support and guide the youth members in leading their own Scouting journey and taking charge of their Unit Program.
Scouts provides a constantly developing program from age 5 to 25. To enable age appropriate opportunities, programs and support, we split the sections by age.
Whilst we don’t have specialist support for children with special needs, we are happy to work with parents and caregivers to do our best to meet each child’s needs. Our hall is not particularly accessible given its age and location. If our group doesn’t suit your child’s particular needs, talk to us – there may be something we can do to adapt – or there may be another group close by that might be a better fit for you and your family.
Joey Scouts (ages 5-8)
Wednesdays 5.00pm – 5.45pm. One parent to remain in attendance.
Cub Scouts (ages 8 – 11)
Wednesdays 6.15pm – 7.45pm. Cubs should be present by 6.10pm. Check term
program for outings and changes. Cubs to be brought down to and collected from hall.
Scouts (ages 11-14)
Thursdays 6.30pm – 8.30pm.
Venturers (ages 14-18)
Tuesdays 6.30pm – 8.30pm
Rovers (ages 18-25)
No Rover Unit currently in operation at Fremantle Sea Scout Group
How do I contribute and support the Group?
Parent rosters are often a part of regular term programming to allow you to see firsthand what your kids get up to, to learn a bit about it yourself and to participate in the fun. All parent participation is undertaken in accordance with Scouts WA policies on ChildSafe scouting and in compliance with requirements of Working With Children Check laws. Parents interested in regularly helping to deliver the program are welcome to register with Scouts WA as parent helpers.
If you might be interested in becoming a Leader, the training is obligation free, no cost (other than your time) and delivered online for the first section. There are 2 residential weekends at the Scout Training Centre (Gilwell) in Jarrahdale. There is no obligation to the length of time spent as a Leader and it is a great way to get involved in the fun activities with your kids. Scouts Australia is a Registered Training Organisation (Scouts Australia Institute of Training) and can issue Certificate II, III, IV and Diploma qualifications in a range of leadership, management and adventure disciplines. This is all accessible free of charge to leaders who wish to have their training recognised outside of Scouting.
There is a parent committee to help with managing fundraising, grant applications, ongoing maintenance of the hall and equipment and supporting the Group Leader to support the Section leaders.
Fees and costs:
Try before you buy: New members are welcome to attend for 3 meetings at the hall before you decide to join formally. You will need to register your interest at https://scoutmap.my.site.com/scouts/s/enquiry-submission to ensure we have your contact details. No fees are charged if you choose not to proceed beyond the free trial period.
Scouts WA registration fees – these fees are set annually and directly billed to you via the registration system ScoutMap. These fees cover insurance for members, training and support for leaders and overhead administration costs to maintain the organisation. This income is supplemented significantly by commercial activities of Scouts WA (like Scouts WA Recycling centres and Adventure Centres) as well as WA Government and philanthropic grants.
Group fees – these are charged per youth member per term. These fees are split between the group and the section to both meet the maintenance and running costs of the hall and all of the equipment and to cover the costs involved with running the programs week to week. This is currently set at around $80.
Joining fee – When your child joins, the group fees are waived for that term, but a joining fee is payable instead. This is currently $80. This covers the costs of providing the investiture set of badges and scarf, a record book to track their progress in the award scheme (that runs across all sections of the program) and a group activity shirt.
Uniform – Uniforms need to be purchased by you. These are available from the https://scoutshop.com.au/ The shirt colour changes in each section and you may choose to order either the polo or the button up shirt for your child
Some of the badges are transferred across from one shirt to the next. The shirt is the minimum uniform required for meeting nights at the hall. For formal occasions, full uniform in WA includes the Scout belt , dark blue long pants and dark shoes. Please allow adequate time for these to arrive by post from Victoria for your child’s investiture. Their investiture will occur a few weeks after joining and they will receive their scarf and scout badges at this time.
Other costs – activities run outside of the hall (like excursions, camps, state based Scout events) usually attract an additional fee. These are payable per participant at the time of the activity
Financial hardship – Both Scouts WA and Fremantle Sea Scout Group does not want to allow financial distress to prevent youth members from participating in Scouting. There are a number of options to seek funding support to cover some of these costs from different sources. If you need assistance to meet the above costs, please speak to one of the Leaders who will be able to discreetly put you in touch with the team that can help.
This contains information relevant to operation of Scouting in WA. Did you know if you or your kids are members of Scouts WA, you are eligible to book and camp at Scouts WA Adventure centre campsites? They are located at Jarrahdale (Manjedal), Eaton, Vasse and Albany (Gilcreek) – more information is available on the website.
There is also lots of information here about helping out as an adult volunteer…
