Why Training?
One of the first questions that new
leaders ask is: "What am I supposed to do? What is expected
of me?" Another important question is "How do I do it?"
That’s where training comes in. Training shows new leaders
how to do their jobs and allows for an interchange of ideas with
more experienced leaders,
Everyone needs training for anything that is new or is to be done
well. We train Cub Scout leaders to be sure that boys get a
quality fun-filled program. People gain confidence from knowing
what others expect of them. When leaders understand the whys and
hows of Cub Scouting, they are more effective in their roles.
Trained leaders have a positive influence on the lives of boys.
At the same time, they enjoy the feeling of self-satisfaction
that comes from knowing their efforts are truly worthwhile. How
well the Boy Scouts of America influences the lives of boys
depends on the leaders’ understanding of the program and
their responsibilities.
Cub Scout leader training is simply collecting what leaders
already know about boys and organizing this information toward
the purposes and methods of Cub Scouting. Training helps leaders
gain knowledge, develop good attitudes, and learn the skills
necessary for their leadership position. It shows them how to use
the available resources to provide an exciting and worthwhile
program for the boys. It gives them confidence in carrying out
their responsibilities. As a result, Cub Scouts receive a program
based on Scouting’s aims: CITIZENSHIP TRAINING, CHARACTER
DEVELOPMENT, and PERSONAL FITNESS.
The Boy Scouts of America’s training plan not only provides
training for new leaders, but it also provides continuing
training for all leaders. Leaders continue to learn through
experience and from addition training opportunities. They stay up-to-date
and acquire new skills that help them do a better job with the
boys. Ongoing training is essential to keep leaders informed and
active. There is no such thing as "once trained, always
trained".