Appointment Process
Below are all of the support materials that have been produced to support the appointment process.
All of the resources are available to download in colour or in black and white below. You can also order professionally printed colour booklets from the Scout Information Centre Catalogue or by calling 0845 300 1818.
Forms
We have now made the downloadable (PDF) forms available to edit online. Click here to download both editable (Word) and non-editable (PDF) forms.
CRB Resources
Criminal Record Checks (FS321004)
This factsheet describes the use of criminalrecords checks within the Association.
Appointment process resources
Guide for Managers
Black and white version
Support for the person carrying out the initial discussion with the volunteer to help support them through the appointment process.
Guide for Appointments Secretaries
Black and white version
Support for the Appointments Secretary, outlining their role within the process.
Guide for Appointments Advisory Committee Members
Black and white version
Support material for the Appointments Advisory Committee members.
Guide to Appointing Adults
Black and white version
Support material for appointing adults to different roles.
Module 37: Advising on Adult Appointments
A training module and trainer's notes for Appointments Advisory Committee members. You can also download the accompanying presentation and buy a supporting DVD by emailing the Scout Information Centre or calling them on 0845 300 1818.
Induction Pack Template User Guide
Contains instructions and advice on the use of the Induction Pack Template. Read this before downloading the Induction Pack below.
District Induction Pack Template
A Microsoft Word Template which helps you to create an induction pack for an adult taking on a new role in your District; this is designed to be personalised with local information and contacts
Group Induction Pack Template
A Microsoft Word Template which helps you to create an induction pack
for an adult taking on a new role in your Group; this is designed to be
personalised with local information and contacts
Appointment Process User Guide - Last updated October 2009
Step-by-step guidance on using the online membership admin area at scouts.org.uk to follow the appointment process. Online tools are continually developing and this document will be updated with changes to the system as and when implemented.
Guidance for the Storing and Destroying of Adult Appointment Forms (FS310610)
There are a number of forms that need to be completed in order to record the progress of an adult’s journey through Scouting. This factsheetprovides details about the procedure for submitting, retaining or destroying forms.
POR: The Appointment Process
Read the the updated chapter on the appointment process in Policy, Organisation and Rules.
FAQs and further information
December 2009: During 2008/9, The Scout Association implemented a 'new' appointment process across the UK. If you have questions about the transition process, please click here. for up to date FAQs.For further information email the Scout Information Centre or call them on 0845 300 1818.