...so 1st #Gilwell Park Troop is in essence a virtual Troop all trained #Scout leaders in the world are members of. Gilwell Park is where Baden-Powell (known as BP) held the first training course for leaders in 1919.

At the end of the course he gave the participants wooden beads from a Zulu necklace he had been given (#darkcolonialtwist) & since then trained leaders are enrolled in the Gilwell Troop, are given the Gilwell necker & woggle, & the Wood Badge in the form of wooden beads

#Scouting

Next up #training! Lots of people find this bit off putting & I can understand that. There is, tbf, a lot to do.

There is a minimum to get you going, two modules on - child protection, & your basic role as leader. (Modules 1&3!)

The plan is you have 3 years to complete 20 Modules that cover everything from behaviour, skills, & first aid to admin, planning & gdpr!

Once you have finished you receive your Wood Badge & are enrolled in 1st #Gilwell Troop...

#Scouts #Volunteering #Leadership