Requirements; Troop Guide 2017 - Current

The troop guide should be an older Scout who holds at least the First Class rank and can work well with younger Scouts. The troop guide is not a member of another patrol but may participate in the high-adventure activities of a Venturing crew.

Troop Guide Position Description:

• Introduce new Scouts to troop operations.
• Guide new Scouts through early Scouting activities.• Shield new Scouts from harassment by older Scouts.
• Help new Scouts earn the First Class rank in their first year.
• Coach the patrol leader of the new-Scout patrol on his duties.
• Work with the patrol leader at patrol leaders’ council meetings.
• Attend patrol leaders’ council meetings with the patrol leader of the new-Scout patrol.
• Help new Scouts earn the First Class rank within their first 12 to 18 months.
• Assist the assistant Scoutmaster with training.
• Coach individual Scouts on Scouting challenges.
• Set a good example.
• Wear the Scout uniform correctly.
• Live by the Scout Oath and Scout Law.
• Show and help develop Scout spirit.
• Teach basic Scout skills.