My son has a scout leader who doesn't do much, just "wings" it and yet wants to keep being the leader. He recently set a poor example by letting the rest of his den scouts be in the cold, while he and his son sat in a warm car!
2006-12-04 04:01:00 · 3 answers · asked by ciliketunde 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
From the Cubmaster of Pack 526, Hiawathaland Council, and the Den leader for the Bears, and Webelos II (small pack with a leadership vacume at the moment).
Cub Scout adult volunteers do not recieve compensation for thier activities, in fact they generally spend thousands of dollars in the course of the year which is not replaced.
There are a total of 5 training awards available to such volunteers, (Den Leader, Tigers Den Leader, Webelos Den Leader, Cubmaster, and Scouter) none of which carry a financial award, and in total require a 7 year committment.
I myself have had to 'wing it' more times than I can count, I was not being lazy, nor selfish, but there were times that I was thrust into situations that I felt I was not qualified for, and may have made poor desisions...I'm sorry, but we (Den Leaders) are human, and yes, my son was the most important factor in the whole world, because I was not just a Den Leader, but I am a father. Now, in my aging years, with no children in the pack, I hope that I am making up for those infractions.
As I reread your question, I am forced to ask, does your son's Den have an Assistant Den Leader? If not...have you considered taking the position? A concerned parent is always a valuable resource.
By the way, I'm getting married to my Webelos II Assistant Den Leader March 31st, 2007.
2006-12-07 18:58:18 · answer #1 · answered by coindude49801 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Scout volunteers do not get paid. They can earn awards for getting trained, etc. that are honorary only and do not include any monetary component. There are some cases in inner-city programs where para-professionals are employed to deliver a Scouting program, for example in an after school program. These people are paid, but most Scout volunteers are just that - volunteers.
It is unfortunate that your son had a poor experience with his Den leader. Perhaps you could volunteer to assist with the Den.
2006-12-04 22:57:13 · answer #2 · answered by aidea 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've been a Scout leader for years, and trained other leaders. They get LITTLE from it- usually not even personal satisfaction!
Don't like the leadership? Get involved. Most poor leadership in Scouts is because of poor support.
Also- the kids of leaders tend to get more out of the program than the other kids get.
2006-12-07 00:36:48 · answer #3 · answered by Madkins007 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋