Group Scout Leader (GSL) support
The Welsh Scout Council has produced a comprehensive GSL handbook, covering topics including:
- The role of the GSL
- Working with young people
- Working with adult volunteers
- Working with the programme
- The Group Scout Council and Executive Committee
- Parents and families
- The district and area
- Local community
- Image and public relations
Download the GSL handbook (PDF, 548kB)
GSL Workshop
Headquarters and the Welsh Scout Council are committed to supporting Group Scout Leaders in their role and as a result you are invited to attend a Group Scout Leader workshop. There are a number of workshops being offered throughout England and Wales during 2008 and 2009. The Wales National Group Scout Leader Workshop will take place at The Media Resource Centre, Oxford Road, Llandrindod Wells, LD1 6AH (View map on streetmap.co.uk) on 27 September 2008.
The purpose of the day is to inform and support Group Scout Leaders, a valued and important role in the management of local Scouting.
As we are committed to offering practical and pragmatic support to Group Scout Leaders there is no delegate cost for the workshop plus lunch is provided.
The day will begin with a lively and interactive session to seek feedback on specific aspects and functions of a Group Scout Leader's role, for example recruitment; induction; the review process. The feedback gained from this session will help inform the design and delivery of future support for Group Scout Leaders. Following this session there will be the opportunity to attend three smaller workshops. A total of six workshops will be offered to select from;
- Role of the Group Scout Leader
- Induction to review
- Retention and motivation
- Challenging behaviour in adults
- Group development
- Recruiting adults
