Narringalling Venturers Unit

What does Venturers involve?

Venturers is for young people between fourteen and a half and eighteen years old. The program is flexible allowing members to choose activities according to their own interests. A group of Venturers who meet together on a regular basis form what is called a "Unit".

Unlike the other sections the running of a Venturer unit is very much up to the members themselves. They have to decide what they want to do and then plan the activities. The Adult leaders are there to advise and assist them. 

Program
Venturing provides an attractive program of activities, self-government, leadership experience, companionship of their own age and helps to develop initiative and resourcefulness. By determining their own training needs it encourages young people to be self-motivating. The Venturer program advances through stages culminating in the Queen's Scout Award.

Activities are planned to fit in with the following four development areas:

Community Involvement — Citizenship, Environment , First Aid, Service
Part of becoming an adult is to develop an understanding of how our society operates at a local, state and national level. This area is broad and might involve study of institutions important in the community, the place of Scouting and other youth organisations in the community, the operation of government at all levels, road and boating safety, employment opportunities, Trade Unions and other professional bodies.

Adventurous Activities — Expeditions, Outdoor , Initiative
Expeditions are an important part of the Venturer program and can involve hiking, canoeing, sailing or mountain biking. All expeditions must be an adventure into unfamiliar territory, require some considerable physical effort, planning, self-reliance and co-operation among the party. Remember 'Fail to prepare; prepare to fail'.

Personal Growth — Expression, Lifestyle, Ideals, Pursuits
Within Venturers there is the scope to develop artistic appreciation and performance. This area might include visual arts (painting ,sculpture, film), performing arts (music and theatricals) and the literary arts (poetry, journalism)

Leadership Development — Unit Management, Leadership Course, Vocations
The proportion of time devoted to each activity will depend on the preferences of the Unit Members but a well balance program will include activities from all areas.

Unit Council
The management body of the Venturers Unit is called the Unit Council. The Unit Council made up of elected Venturers with another Venturer as Chairperson. The Leaders attend in an advisory role.
The Unit Council is responsible for managing Unit affairs including preparation and running of the program of activities, the appointment of activity leaders, supervision of award scheme standards and general discipline. Meetings are held at least once a month. The Unit Council is also responsible for the initial drafting and annual review of the Unit Constitution. Venturers elected to the Unit Council will hold office until such time as the members of the Venturers Unit determine, but they should be rotated at least every 12 months including the chair.

Ceremonies
A Scout that is ready to become a Venturer will be the focus of an advancement ceremony. Venturers don't stand much on ceremony but nevertheless there are a few important Venturer Scout ceremonies. The earning of milestone awards in the Award scheme is recognised during a formal parade which is another name for a simple opening and closing ceremony.

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