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BECOME A SCOUT
BECOME AN ANIMATOR OR VOLUNTEER AND LIVE THE SCOUT ADVENTURE!
Our organization is always looking for adult resources. At the Association des Scouts du Canada, you will have the honor and the privilege of promoting and supporting the development of young French-speaking Canadians, so that they can reach their full potential as individuals, as members of their communities and as active citizens in the society.
The values expressed are, however, a basis and an inspiration for the whole organization and all its members.
ANIMATORS
Do you love outdoor adventures and want to make a difference in the lives of young people? Partner in their education with a resourceful team for an action-packed year.
Note that it is not necessary to have been in the scouts to become an animator.
WHAT DOES THIS IMPLY?
The main role of the animator is to supervise the efforts of the young people. The animator takes the young people seriously and puts his experience to good use by helping them choose their adventure, organize it and see it through to the end.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Guiding and advising young people
Animate a group of young people
Organize, prepare and animate periods of activities, outings or other
Participate in the development and maintenance of a climate conducive to learning, cooperation and respect
Animating at the Association des Scouts du Canada means helping new generations build a better world.
Contact the group or district where you want to get involved to find out about their needs and share your expertise with them.
HOW LONG SHOULD I DEDICATE TO IT?
Whether as a manager or as a facilitator, the degree of involvement varies from person to person. Everything will depend on the role you will occupy as well as the time you are willing to devote to it.
MANAGERS
Both groups and districts have administrative needs. Your involvement is essential to the development of young people and the functioning of groups and districts. Even if he does not always intervene directly with the young people, the manager, like the animator, places the young person at the center of his action. He puts his know-how and knowledge at the service of the organization. He is continually learning and developing new skills on his own.
VOLUNTEER
YOUTH PROTECTION
SAFE FROM ABUSE
Aligned with the World Organization of the Scout Movement's (WOSM) Safe From Harm global policy, the Association of Scouts of Canada's Youth Protection Policy is intended to strengthen our responsibility towards minors and to protect them from all forms of violence and abuse. It also specifies the behaviors that must be respected in all circumstances.
CODE OF EXPECTED BEHAVIORS
The CSA is committed to taking all necessary steps to provide quality Scouting where all are treated with respect and dignity. This policy therefore aims to establish standards of conduct in terms of behavior that all adults, anxious to act in the interest of young people, will apply in their daily relations with them and with other adults in the Movement, and this , regardless of their roles and responsibilities.
All adults involved in the Movement must read the Code of behavior expected of adults and sign a copy. This will be kept in each member's file.
RECORD CHECKS (VAJ)
The Association des scouts du Canada is committed to ensuring the compatibility of its adult volunteers with the values of Scouting. Through its policy of checking the criminal record of people working with a vulnerable clientele, it makes sure to protect the physical and moral integrity of young people as well as that of their parents and any adult member, trainee or aide-de-camp. involved in it.
According to section 6.3 (1) of the Criminal Records Act, “a vulnerable person means a person who, because of age, disability or other temporary or permanent circumstances: (a) either is in a position of dependence on other people; (b) is at greater risk of abuse or assault than the general population from someone in a position of trust or authority over them. » Through this verification, we confirm that no adult has committed an offense or reprehensible act contrary to the values of scouting, particularly in terms of violence, sex, theft, fraud, driving, drugs and narcotics as well as offenses listed in the schedules of the Criminal Records Act (RSC 1985, c. C-47.).
The list of firms accredited by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) offering services in Quebec is available on the Sûreté du Québec website . You can also go directly to the Sûreté du Québec station serving your MRC. For other regions or those close to other Canadian provinces, you can also consult the RCMP website under the Criminal record check and background check for working with vulnerable persons tab to obtain the list of firms accredited by the RCMP offering this service outside Quebec.
YOUTH PRIORITY TRAINING
In order to meet the requirements and objectives of the awareness and education campaign on the issues of harassment and abuse of children, the ASC has entered into a partnership with the Canadian Center for Child Protection (CCPE) making it mandatory Priorité Jeunesse training for all of its members.
The Priorité Jeunesse training lasts approximately three hours and must be completed by all adult members within the first three (3) months of taking office.