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Troop 159
Leadership Position Description
TROOP CHAPLAIN AIDE
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GENERAL INFORMATION |
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Type:
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Appointed by the Senior Patrol Leader and Assistant Senior Patrol Leader with Scoutmaster approval |
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Term:
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6 months |
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Reports to:
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Assistant Senior Patrol Leader |
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Description:
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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. |
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Comments:
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"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. |
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| QUALIFICATIONS |
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Age:
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none |
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Rank:
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1st Class or higher |
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Experience:
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none |
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Attendance:
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50% over previous 6 months |
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| PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS |
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Training:
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You must attend the troop Junior Leader Training even if you have
attended in the past. |
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Attendance:
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You are expected to attend a MINIMUM of 50% of all troop meetings, a MINIMUM of 50%
of all Patrol Leader Council meetings, a MINIMUM of 50% of all outings, and a MINIMUM
of 50% of all service projects. If your attendance is low, or if you have three (3) unexcused
absences in a row, you can be removed from office. |
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Effort:
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You are expected to give this job your best effort. |
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| GENERAL LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES |
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Uniform:
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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. |
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Behavior:
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Set the example by living the Scout Oath and Law in your everyday
life. Show Scout Spirit in everything you say and do. |
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Attendance:
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Set the example by being an active Scout. Be on time for meetings
and activities. You must call the Assistant Senior Patrol Leader or
Chaplain 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 in your absence. |
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| SPECIFIC LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES |
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- Assists the Troop Chaplain with religious services at troop activities
- Helps plan for religious observance in troop activities
- Says a prayer, gives an inspirational reading, or reads an appropriate Bible verse at the closing of the Troop meeting
- Informs Scouts about the religious emblem program for scout’s own faith
- Makes sure religious holidays are considered during troop program planning
- Serves as a resource specialist for Patrol Chaplains, such as meal blessings and devotions
- Encourages all scouts to be faithful in their religious duties and respects the convictions of others in matters of custom and religion
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