Life as a Venturer Scout
Venturer Scout
VENTURERS SCOUT MOTTO
"Be Prepared"
Venturer Scouts never turn down a challenge, in fact, they make their own! Scaling a 30m rock-face or abseiling into caves may frighten most people but Venturer Scouts face the challenge head on and then go white water kayaking!
As a Venturer Scout you'll work in Units with other Venturer Scouts and your Adult Leaders are always available to provide you with advice, encouragement, and support. As a Venturer Scout you're given the freedom to choose your own activities, depending on your interests, because we know that you're most motivated to achieve when you're passionate about what you do.
Venturer Scouts Meetings
Venturer Scout Units meet on a regular basis and Venturer Leaders are simply there to provide adult leadership and support; they act as your Scouting mentors. Unit progress is discussed at meetings, along with how each Unit is turning their goals of the Venturer Program into reality.
Socialising is a must and strong bonds are formed through teamwork and a common desire to ensure that everyone becomes the best person they can be. If you're a Venturer Scout your only limits are the ones that you set for yourself.
Adventurous Activities
Exploring a cave, Learning to fly, Rock climbing, Abseiling, Prusiking.
Leadership Development
Develop leadership and management skills, Prepare for your career.
Personal Growth
Editing your own film, Discussing issues like marriage and drugs, Making a sculpture.
Community Involvement
Gain your First Aid Certificate, Plant a Rainforest
In Venturer Scouts, you can do all this and more, depending on your interests. It's the Youth Members not the adults, who plan and run the activities. Each Venturer Scout Unit is managed by its own Unit Council. The Adult Leader is part of the Council and is there to offer guidance and support.
On my honour
I promise that I will do my best
To do my duty to my God, and
To the Queen of Australia (or To Australia)
To help other people
To live by the Scout Law
VENTURER SCOUT PROMISE
On my honour
I promise that I will do my best
To be true to my spiritual beliefs,
To contribute to my community and our world
To help other people
And to live by the scout law
JOEY SCOUT LAW
Be Respectful
- Be friendly and considerate
- Care for others and the environment
Do What is Right
- Be trustworthy, honest and fair
- Use resources wisely
Believe In Myself
- Learn from my experiences
- Face challenges with courage
Venturer Scout Law
The Australian Scout Medallion is the highest award in the Scout Section. It is considered the pinnacle of Scouting at this stage. To earn the Australian Scout Medallion a Scout must:
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Participate in a Scout Leadership Course at any time after completion of the Pioneer Badge;
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Demonstrate an active leadership role in Scouting;
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Achieve the Adventurer Cord.
Linking Up Badge (transition)
Venturer Scouts may commence the transition (Link Badge) to Rover Scouts at 17.5 years, and have progressed by their 18th birthday.
★ The commencement for advancement in Sections may vary up to 6 months.