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Support for Those Leading the Way

Volunteer Resources

Access the essential tools, documents, and roadmaps you need to build a thriving unit and deliver a high-impact Scouting experience.

Support for Those Leading the Way

Volunteer Resources

The tools, documents and roadmaps you need to build a thriving unit and deliver a high-impact Scouting experience. Pick the path that fits where you are today.

Thank You for Leading the Way in Scouting

Your dedication, enthusiasm and leadership drive the everyday successes of your Scouts. A thriving unit stands on three pillars: Membership, Program and Finance. No pillar succeeds alone, so this page is organized to help you keep all three strong.

Recognition

Unit Lighthouse Award

See how your unit can earn the council’s Lighthouse recognition and what to track along the way.

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New Leaders: Your First 30 Days

Welcome aboard. Work through these steps in order and you will be trained, connected and ready to lead.

  1. Complete Safeguarding Youth Training

    Required before you work with youth. Protecting Scouts always comes first.

    Start the training
  2. Set up your My.Scouting account

    Your home for training records, program materials and unit tools.

    Go to My.Scouting
  3. Take your position training

    Position training is found in your My.Scouting account. Log in to take the courses that fit your role.

    View training opportunities
  4. Attend a Roundtable

    Meet fellow leaders, pick up ideas and hear what is coming up in your district.

    See the Roundtable schedule
  5. Know your three pillars

    Review Membership, Program and Finance so you know where to look when questions come up.

    Jump to the resource library
  6. Plan your recruiting

    Set your Sign Up for Scouting event date and use the Volunteer PR Kit to spread the word.

    Sign Up for Scouting event resources
Resource Library

Current Leaders: Everything You Need

Quick access to the forms, guides and policies you use all year.

Membership Resources

Recruiting, registration and growing your unit.

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Program Resources

Plan adventurous, fun meetings and outings.

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Finance Resources

Budgeting, unit accounts and keeping your finances sound.

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Safety Resources and Incident Reporting

Safety guidance and how to report an incident.

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Unit and Membership Renewal

Renew your unit charter and your members on time.

Open

Popcorn

Council fundraising that helps fund your unit’s year.

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Scouting for All Abilities

Resources to welcome and support every Scout.

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Fiscal Policies

Council policies on handling unit and event funds.

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Awards and Recognition

Council, district and unit awards to celebrate your people.

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Keep Growing

Training and recruiting support for leaders at every stage.

Training and Roundtables

Position training, Wood Badge and monthly Roundtables, plus more through My.Scouting.

Explore training

Sign Up for Scouting Event and Recruiting

Submit your dates, order flyers and use the Volunteer PR Kit to bring in new families.

Open the PR Kit

Questions? Call the Narragansett Council at 401.351.8700 or visit the staff directory.