Youth Leadership Selection and Application Process Overview
This detailed guide provides a comprehensive overview of the selection procedures and requirements for youth leadership positions in various levels of Scouting programs, as well as non-Scouting positions. The timeline, promotion strategies, application process, necessary qualifications, and what to include in the application are all covered in depth. Aspiring candidates will gain valuable insights into the selection process and tips for preparing a strong application.
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Area Officer Selection Procedures Presenter s Name(s)
Timeline National Application Due: Last day of February Announced By: March 31st Regional Application Due: March 15th Announced By: April 15th Area Application Due: March 31st Announced By: May 1st CREATED BY CR VENTURING, 2016
Timeline Promotion Before Application Deadline Start 60 days before deadline Heavy Push 7 and 14 days before deadline Last Call 2 days before deadline Selection Process Inform Committee 20 days before Announcement Inform Applicants 15 days before Hold Interviews at least 5 days before Announcement Notify Applicants before Announcement Prepare Press Release and Officer Bio before Announcement CREATED BY CR VENTURING, 2016
Requirements for Applying National Current/Past Region/Area Venturing Presidents Current/Past National/Region Venturing Vice Presidents Regional Current or past Council VOA Presidents and above Area Current or past Crew Presidents and above CREATED BY CR VENTURING, 2016
What to Include First Page of Form Officer Experience Scouting Leadership, Awards & Recognition Non-Scouting Awards, Recognitions & Scholarships Leadership Positions Outside of Scouting Statement of Career/Education Plans Statement of Purpose and Goals CREATED BY CR VENTURING, 2016
Scouting Positions Crew Level Officer positions, support positions Activity Chair for large events District/Council Level Officer positions, support positions Activity Chair/staff Area/Regional Level Officer positions Committee positions Activity Chair/staff CREATED BY CR VENTURING, 2016
Non-Scouting Positions School: Class Officer, Theater Crew, Honor Society, etc. Clubs/Sports: Team Captain, Officer, Activity chair, etc. Other Youth Programs: GSUSA, 4H, American Heritage, Robotics, Etc. CREATED BY CR VENTURING, 2016
Scouting Awards Awards/Recognition: Summit, Silver, Ranger, Quest, TRUST, Sea Scout Ranks, Eagle Scout & GSUSA Gold Award Date Recognized Trainings: VLST, ILSC, ILSS, ILST, NYLT, NAYLE, Kodiak, Kodiak X, Kodiak Challenge, SEAL Date Completed, Something Learned Staff or Participant Leadership: Venturing Leadership Award, National Youth Leadership Society CREATED BY CR VENTURING, 2016
Non-Scouting Awards Awards/Recognitions: School: Honor Roll, Student of the Day, Etc. Community: Community Service, Heroism, Etc. Religious: God & Country, service, Etc. Sports & Organization Awards: Leadership, Service, Teamwork, Etc. Name of Award, Date Recognized & Why Recognized Scholarships: Scholarship Name, Value Amount, Institution CREATED BY CR VENTURING, 2016
Statements Statement of Career/Education Plans School: Major, Graduating Year, Name of School Career: Current/Future Jobs Skills: What skills do you have? Statement of Purpose Why are you running? What are your goals during your term? Why should you be selected? What do you bring to the table? CREATED BY CR VENTURING, 2016
Submitting Applications No more than six 8.5 x11 pages White Paper (can have colored ink) 3 x5 Photograph: Scouting Uniform & Professional Looking Can be taken on a smart phone Include with the application PDF Format Verify that they have arrived CREATED BY CR VENTURING, 2016
Forming Selection Committee 15 days in advance Send out questions and submitted applications to committee ahead of time Simple and orderly process Youth- not all from same council/area/region Adults as observers Ex-Officio members CREATED BY CR VENTURING, 2016
Setting Up Interviews 10 days in advance Make sure the time works for the applicant Make it easy for everyone CREATED BY CR VENTURING, 2016
Conducting Interviews Have selection committee on call 10 minutes ahead of time Prepare the committee for each candidate right before/between the interviews Spend time discussing strengths/weaknesses in between calls Practice professionalism Clarify who is asking the questions to ensure comfort Don't be afraid to ask follow-up questions CREATED BY CR VENTURING, 2016
After Interviews Pick candidates within the next couple of days Most common practice is to do it on the same call after you finish the last candidate Notify all applicants before announcement Bio and announcement must be prepared ahead of time CREATED BY CR VENTURING, 2016
Further Information Venturing.org/connect.html Venturing.org/apply-to-be-a-voa-officer.html Scouting.org/programupdates Venturing Awards and Requirements handbook, Handbook for Venturers, and the Advisor s handbook <insert additional resources> CREATED BY CR VENTURING, 2016
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