Recruitment Guide

The PL will be responsible for leading their patrol on their path, with the support of the APL, IST and CMT, to help ensure that the patrol has an enjoyable and safe event.

We are looking for PLs and APLs that: 

• Are aged 18 or over by 1 January 2024.
• Hold an adult appointment in Scouts.
• Can take charge of a situation, but understand their limitations and know when to ask for help.
• Are friendly, and able to form good relationships with their patrol, IST and CMT. 
• Are willing to undertake training to give them additional skills to help safely lead a patrol.
• Understand the responsibility of leading a patrol.

Previous experience of leading a group abroad is not required. We expect our PLs will show core leadership skills and embody our Scouting values. When selecting PLs, we should look for young people that can unite their patrol into a close-knit team.

PLs and APLs will receive training and meet others at our PL Academy in April 2024. 

• To manage the patrol, ensuring deadlines are met and all members of the patrol are aware of decisions. 
• To be the main contact for communications with the CMT, and distribute information to relevant parties (e.g. patrol members, parents/guardians, local Scouts teams). 
• To attend UK Contingent preparation and training events.
• To nurture a strong patrol identity and facilitate the building of strong connections within the patrol, so that every member feels valued and respected.
• To encourage patrol fundraising.
• To support their patrol on event, making sure they are fit, fed and well supported, escalating any problems or concerns as they arise.
• To share your Roverway experience with others to encourage participation in future international experiences.
• To contribute to the Roverway review and feedback process. 

The role of PL does not include in loco parentis responsibility for patrol members, which lies with the CMT during the event.