Venturer Scouts is for young people between fourteen to eighteen years of age. The program is flexible allowing member to choose activities according to their own interests.
Unit
A group of Venturer Scouts who meet together on a regular basis form what is called "the Unit".
Adult leadership of the Unit is provided by a Venturer Scout Leader and Assistant Venturer Scout Leaders.
Uniform
For many activities and meetings, Venturer Scouts wear casual clothes. For more formal public and for ceremonial occasions, the Scout uniform is required.
Unit Council
The management body of the Venturer Scout Unit is called the Unit Council. The Unit Council comprises the adult Leaders of the Unit plus sufficient elected Venturer Scouts, to ensure Venturer Scouts predominate on the Council. The Chairperson of the Council is an elected Venturer Scout.
The Unit Council is responsible for managing Unit affairs including preparation and running of the program of activities, the appointment of activity leaders, finance of the Unit, supervision of Award Scheme standards and general discipline. Meetings are held at least once a month and separate to the Unit meeting. Yet they are also held briefly prior to and after the Unit meeting to check on progress. The Unit Council is also responsible for the initial drafting and annual review of the Unit Constitution. Venturer Scouts elected to the Unit Council will hold office until such time as the members of the Venturer Scout Unit determine, but they should not exceed 12 months (including the Chairman).
Ceremonies
Venturer Scouts don't stand much on ceremony but nevertheless there are a few important Venturer Scout ceremonies. A Scout that is ready to become a Venturer Scout will be the focus of a linking ceremony. The earning of milestone awards in the Award scheme is recognised during a Formal Parade which is another name for a simple opening and closing ceremony incorporating flag break, prayer and notices.
Scouts who advance to Venturer Scouts or new members joining for the first time will make their promise during an Investiture ceremony.
The Queen's Scout Award Certificate presentation takes place at a special ceremony arranged by Branch Headquarters where it is usual for the Branch Chief Scout to make the presentation. The Queen's Scout Award is awarded and worn by the Venturer Scout before receiving the Royal certificate.
Unit
A group of Venturer Scouts who meet together on a regular basis form what is called "the Unit".
Adult leadership of the Unit is provided by a Venturer Scout Leader and Assistant Venturer Scout Leaders.
Uniform
For many activities and meetings, Venturer Scouts wear casual clothes. For more formal public and for ceremonial occasions, the Scout uniform is required.
Unit Council
The management body of the Venturer Scout Unit is called the Unit Council. The Unit Council comprises the adult Leaders of the Unit plus sufficient elected Venturer Scouts, to ensure Venturer Scouts predominate on the Council. The Chairperson of the Council is an elected Venturer Scout.
The Unit Council is responsible for managing Unit affairs including preparation and running of the program of activities, the appointment of activity leaders, finance of the Unit, supervision of Award Scheme standards and general discipline. Meetings are held at least once a month and separate to the Unit meeting. Yet they are also held briefly prior to and after the Unit meeting to check on progress. The Unit Council is also responsible for the initial drafting and annual review of the Unit Constitution. Venturer Scouts elected to the Unit Council will hold office until such time as the members of the Venturer Scout Unit determine, but they should not exceed 12 months (including the Chairman).
Ceremonies
Venturer Scouts don't stand much on ceremony but nevertheless there are a few important Venturer Scout ceremonies. A Scout that is ready to become a Venturer Scout will be the focus of a linking ceremony. The earning of milestone awards in the Award scheme is recognised during a Formal Parade which is another name for a simple opening and closing ceremony incorporating flag break, prayer and notices.
Scouts who advance to Venturer Scouts or new members joining for the first time will make their promise during an Investiture ceremony.
The Queen's Scout Award Certificate presentation takes place at a special ceremony arranged by Branch Headquarters where it is usual for the Branch Chief Scout to make the presentation. The Queen's Scout Award is awarded and worn by the Venturer Scout before receiving the Royal certificate.