Chaplains Aide

General

· The Chaplains Aide reports to the Operations Assistant Senior Patrol Leader and coordinates with the Chaplains Aide Mentor.

· Chaplains’ Aide is a key position requiring a minimum of 70% attendance. If you are unable to perform a job function, it is your responsibility to find and designate a trained and qualified replacement, and to notify the Operations Assistant Senior Patrol Leader of the change before the date of that function.

· As a key Troop position, you must meet the highest standards for attitude, attendance and appearance. You must exemplify the Scout Oath and Law.

Upon election

· Coordinate with previous Chaplains Aide to conduct inventory of traveling chaplains’ case and support materials. Notify Operations Assistant Senior Patrol Leader if additional materials are required or if existing materials need to be repaired or replaced.

· Develop and conduct, a 5-minute skill session on the scout religious awards. How they are obtained, where to get the materials and significance of the award. Provide the Operations Assistant Senior Patrol Leader with the schedule.

· Identify the goals for your position and for your personal advancement. These goals will be listed as short term, three months, and long term, six months. The goals must be measurable, achievable and meaningful.

One Time

· Assist/Participate in the development and presentation of the Junior Leader Training. Provide to the Junior Leader Training, a calendar of all religious holidays affecting troop scouts activities.

Monthly

· On the meeting night prior to troop activity, identify religious activities required during the troop activity.

· Plan all the required religious events and notify participants. Remember, you don’t have to provide a sermon, just a thought focus or direction.

· Ensure the traveling chaplains’ case, and all other required materials are ready for the troop activity.

As Needed

· Encourage saying grace at meals while camping or on actives.