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How do I get involved?
Membership
New members join the group at all times of the year and are generally considered on a 'date of application' basis, the main exception being when a parent of the applicant offers to be a Leader within the Group.
To apply to join please make an enquiry about availability (see below). If we have a place you will be invited along for a free trial. The membership form will be sent to you as a link via email.
Fees
Fees are paid annually or pro-rata per quarter. The fees include a Scouts Victoria Registration Fee which covers insurance and Scoutsictoria running costs and a group cost which goes towards equipment, maintenance of the hall, sundry consumables, and utility bills.
The annual membership fee for 2024 is $455.
Enquiries
Send an email to membership@2ndglenwaverley.org if you would like to find out more about joining. Please include the name and date of birth of prospective youth members.
Waiting List
The Cub Scout age section is currently are very popular with our local community and we recommend trying at one of the neighbouring Scout Groups that does not run Joey Scout. Priority is given to existing Joeys moving up and the children of adults who volunteer as Leaders.
We usually have room for new Joeys when older Joeys Scouts move up to the Cub section, this occurs throughout the year. Families with siblings of existing members are encouraged to put their child's name onto the waiting list for Joeys early so that we have a place for your child.
There is no waiting period for Joeys, Scouts, Venturers, Rovers or children of Leaders in the Group. If you would like to join the Group as a Leader or an Assistant Leader please read the information below.
Come and Try
Potential new members are invited to come and try scouting at prearrange times - no drop-ins please.
Before you come along, please complete the Prospective Youth Members form from Scouts Victoria and bring it with you to the Scout Hall on your first night.
The free trial includes three regular meetings, after this we will ask you to join as a member.
Adult Participation
Scouts is a volunteer organisation and it is an expectation that all parents will be involved with running the Group. There are many opportunities to help out including joining the committee, becoming a Leader, attending working bees, fundraising, BBQs etc.
Leaders
Leaders are usually parents just like you, they have full-time jobs and busy family lives and without volunteer Leaders, we can't run a scout group. If you are interested in volunteering to be a Leader, please contact groupleader@2ndglenwaverley.org
Requirements
Willingness to believe in yourself and have a go
No previous experience in Scouting is required
Current Working with Children Card
Successful completion of a National Police Check and Volunteer Reference Check by Scouts Victoria
Online and face-to-face training provide for free by Scouts Victoria and completed in 12 months
Attendance at most weekly Scout meetings (1 - 2 hours per week), occasional weekend activities (with a larger team we can manage if you can't make it)
2nd Glen Waverley provides Leaders with
peer support
free uniform
payment of membership fees
subsidised membership fees for your child in the first year and full fees in subsequent years.