GENERAL INFORMATION
Type:
Appointed by the Senior Patrol Leader
Term:
6 months
Reports to: Assistant Senior Patrol Leader
Description: The Chaplain Aide works with the Troop Chaplain to meet
the religious needs of Scouts in the troop.
He also works to promote the religious awards program.
Comments:
"Duty to God" is one of the core beliefs of Scouting.
The Chaplain Aide helps everyone in the troop by preparing short
religious observations for campouts and other functions.
The Chaplain Aide does not always lead the observation himself and can
have other troop members help.
QUALIFICATIONS
Age:
Must be at lease a 2nd Year Scout
Rank:
1st Class or Higher
Experience: Must have started or completed a Religious Emblem
Attendance:
50% over the previous 6 months
PERFORMANCE
REQUIREMENTS
Training: You must attend the troop Junior Leader Training
even if you have attended in the past. It is also highly recommended that you
attend the Council’s Chaplain Aide Training.
Attendance: You are expected to attend 60% of all troop meetings,
Patrol Leaders' Council meetings, outings, and service projects.
If your attendance is low, or if you have three (3) unexcused absences
in a row, you can be removed from office.
Effort: You are
expected to give this job your best effort.
GENERAL
LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
Uniform:
Set the example by wearing your uniform correctly.
This means that you will wear all of the parts of the troop uniform,
shirttail tucked in, with all required badges in their correct locations.
Behavior:
Set the example by living the Scout Oath and Law in your everyday
life. Show Scout Spirit in
everything you say and do.
Attendance:
Set the example by being an active Scout.
Be on time for meetings and activities.
You must call the Senior Patrol Leader or Scoutmaster if you are not
going to be at a meeting or if you suddenly have to miss an outing. You
also need to make sure that someone will assume your responsibilities.
SPECIFIC
LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
Assists the Troop Chaplain with religious services at troop activities.
Tells Scouts about the religious emblem program for their faith.
Makes sure religious holidays are considered during troop program
planning.
Helps plan for religious observance in troop activities.