Chaplain Aide
Job Description: The Chaplain Aide works to
meet the religious needs of the Scouts in the Troop. He also works to promote
the religious emblems program.
Chaplain Aide Duties:
| Plan and lead non-denominational services at Troop outings
| Tell Scouts about the religious emblems program for their faith
| Makes sure that religious holidays are considered during planning
| Sets a good example
| Enthusiastically wears the Scout uniform correctly
| Lives by the Scout Oath and Law
| Shows Scout Spirit | |
Introduction: When you accepted the
position of Chaplain Aide, you agreed to provide service and leadership in our
Troop. That responsibility should be fun and rewarding. This job description
provides some of the things you are expected to do while serving as a junior
leader in Troop 78. You should make any necessary notes on this sheet as this
Fast-Start Junior Leader Training session is conducted. As a Troop 78 Junior
Leader you will be challenged to your fullest capabilities. The adult leadership
has faith in your leadership abilities, but will constantly be striving to
improve those abilities. Your selection and acceptance of this Troop position
represents the acceptance of a contract. At the end of this Fast-Start Junior
Leader Training you will be asked to sign a contract indicating that you
understand your responsibilities and will constantly strive to live up to your
Job Description. Good Luck and Congratulations.
Troop Procedure:
| The Troop Chaplain Aide is responsible for organizing and leading a
Troop non-denominational service on all camping trips. In the event that the
Chaplain Aide is unable to attend an outing, he is responsible for making
arrangements with another individual to lead the service.
| The Troop Chaplain Aide is responsible to keep a religious preference
roster for each Scout and assist them in earning the religious emblem for
that faith. | |
Resources: As a Troop Scribe their many resources available to you to help you do your job. These include people such as your Scoutmaster, Assistant Scoutmaster, and Troop Committee Members. Troop 78 offers a wealth of Scouting knowledge ranging from experience to literature to Internet resources. Please, take advantage of these abundant resources in order to better carry out your Troop position.
| Boy Scout Handbook
| Junior Leader Handbook
| Woods Wisdom, Troop Program Features
| Boy Scout Songbook
| Boy Scout Requirements
| Boys' Life
| Troop and Patrol Rosters
| Activity Calendars
| Copies of non-denominational services from district/council events.
| Bible and appropriate prayer books for troop members.
| Campfire planner sheets | |
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