Pack 545 encourages all adults in the pack to take Youth Protection Training.  It is free and can be taken in a few minutes online.  

 

Anyone who volunteers is required to take this training.  Once you have completed the course, please email the Pack Trainer so your training may be recorded.

 

If you have any questions regarding training, please contact Pack 545's Trainer.

 

Training Requirements

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A direct contact Scout leader is considered fully trained and entitled to wear the Trained leader emblem when he or she has completed the following training courses and the specific training for the position.

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Youth Protection Training

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Youth Protection training is required for all leaders who have direct contact with youth. At all times, youth safety is the number one priority. At the same time, adults need to know the rules for keeping themselves safe, too. Comprehensive Youth Protection training teaches all the do’s and don’ts of working with youth. The training is offered Online, or it may be taken as part of an district or council training course.

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Position Specific Training

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Leader position specific training is based on the leader’s position. These courses are taught by informed trainers who know how to engage groups and make learning fun. These courses are offered by the district or council as group training, or may be done as small groups or by personal coaching.  District training dates are listed here. 

 

Leader Specific training has been developed for the following positions:

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• Cubmaster and Assistants

• Den leaders and Assistants

• Pack Committee

• Pack Trainers