Young Leader Missions

After completeing all the training modules, a young leader can then progress onto the young leader missions. A badge is awarded for each mission completed. These badges go around the young leader badge. Once all the missions are completed the young leader is awarded the Young Leaders Belt Buckle.

Remember, when completing this mission, you should:

• Use the information from the Leadership modules you have completed
• Not be afraid to ask for help and support
• Have fun!

Please speak to one of the explorer leaders about starting your missions

Mission 1

1. Plan and run three indoor meetings for the Section with which you are working

• Each meeting must come from a different Programme Zone and should contribute towards the badge work of the Section.
• Use elements from the Programme plans and Programme plans plus modules to help you produce these parts of the Balanced Programme.
  

2. Report back to your Explorer Scout Leader (Young Leader) or Young Leaders' Unit, and ask yourself:

• What have I done?
• Why did I do it?
• What did I want to achieve?
• What did the Section members get from it?
• What did I learn from it?
• What would I do differently next time?
• How do I feel about it now?

Mission 2

1. Plan and run three outdoor activities in the Section that you are working with.

• Be original! Use a new method to deliver the activities
• Use elements from the Programme plans and Programme plans plus modules to help you produce these parts of the Balanced Programme.

2. Create a way to record the badgework covered during your three mission activities.

3. Report back to your Explorer Scout Leader (Young Leader) or Young Leaders' Unit, using the evaluation techniques you have learned. Include your record from point two (above) and ask yourself:

• What have I done?
• Why did I do it?
• What did I want to achieve?
• What did the Section members get from it?
• What did I learn from it?
• What would I do differently next time?
• How do I feel about it now?

Mission 3

1. Plan and run three meetings of the Sectional Forum. This may include:

• Running the meeting. (Attributes from Taking the lead, What did they say? and Prepare for take off!)
• Organising for someone to take notes/minutes/points of action
• Setting the agenda
• Deciding who should attend, and inviting them
• Making everyone feel involved and valued for his or her contribution.

2. Take appropriate action based on the decisions made at these meetings. Draw up a plan for each action, including:

• A description of the job to be undertaken
• The tasks involved - timescale
• Details of support required
• What the desired outcomes are.

3. Report back to your Explorer Scout Leader (Young Leader) or Unit, using the evaluation techniques you have learned. Include your record from point two (above) and ask yourself again:

• What have I done?
• Why did I do it?
• What did I want to achieve?
• What did the Section members get from it?
• What did I learn from it?
• What would I do differently next time?
• How do I feel about it now?

Mission 4

1. Take responsibility for part of the organisation and running the Section in which you are working. This will include:

• Taking responsibility for planning the programme
• Delivering the content of a Challenge or Activity Badge - taking responsibility for record keeping in the Section.
  

2. Plan and lead a planning meeting, including:

• Working with the Section Leader to integrate your sessions into the overall programme
• Covering all the Programme Zones
• Delivering a wide range of indoor and outdoor activities.
  

3. Report back to your Explorer Scout Leader (Young Leader) or Young Leaders' Unit, using the evaluation techniques you have learned, include your record from point two (above) and ask yourself:

• What have I done?
• Why did I do it?
• What did I want to achieve?
• What did the Section members get from it?
• What did I learn from it?
• What would I do differently next time?
• How do I feel about it now?