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This document is an educational and operational guideline resource titled "Gasógaíocht Bródúil: Guidelines for Scouters & Scout Groups participating in Pride." It was produced by the Pride Events Coordinator of Scouting Ireland specifically for adult Scoute...

This instructional document, categorized as 'Other', is a guide titled 'Room Outside - building a scout campsite', published for Scouts and Patrol Leaders. It incorporates an extract from a September 1911 magazine article written by Baden-Powell, detailing...

This document is a report outlining the proposed constitutional changes for Gasóga na hÉireann / Scouting Ireland, prepared for the upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM) scheduled for 2026. Produced by the Scouting Ireland Board and its Governance Committee...

This policy document is a marked-up draft of the Scouting Ireland Constitution (Memorandum of Association) specifically prepared to support "Motion C01 - Update and Tidy-up" for the upcoming constitutional reforms. It contains tracked changes highlighting m...

This document is an educational safety guide on beach and water safety, produced jointly by Irish Water Safety (IWS) and the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) for the general public, including scouts visiting coastal areas. It details essential tip...

This document is an activity resource guide designed for Beaver Scouts to make "pizza pockets" as a team-building and cooking exercise. It was produced by Scouting Ireland for Beaver Scout Lodges, Scouters, and youth members. The activity is structured arou...

This Ratios Policy (Document No. 3) is a safeguarding policy issued by Scouting Ireland to define minimum adult-to-youth ratio requirements for all activities. It was originally issued on December 22, 2020, and was amended on September 10, 2025, with a sche...

This document is a competition notice and entry form for the "Beaver Scouts Go Back to Basics" 2019 badge design. Issued on January 23, 2019, by Ian Feighery, the Programme Commissioner for Beaver Scouts, it is addressed to all Beaver Scout Scouters and the...

This document is an information pack outlining the rules, timetables, and procedures for The Phoenix Challenge 2026, Scouting Ireland's premier scoutcraft and programme competition. Produced by Event Leads Michaela Fitzgerald and Shane Cusack, the event wil...

This resource is an instructional guide on whittling and knife safety, created to teach safe woodcraft skills to Scouting Ireland members. It establishes that a knife is a tool rather than a toy and introduces the safety concept of the "imaginary safety cir...

This document is a Group Leader Endorsement Form used by Scouting Ireland. It is part of the Membership Verification Policy and supports the application for a Letter of Good Standing. The form is designed for Scout Group Leaders to endorse adult volunteers...

This document is a sample Safeguarding Risk Assessment of Harm template, dated 2021, produced by Scouting Ireland for adaptation by individual Scout Groups. Its primary purpose is to identify, assess, and mitigate potential risks of child abuse, bullying, o...

This document is an activity resource pack produced by Scouting Ireland to help Beaver Scout Colonies participate in the Jamboree on the Air (JOTA) event. The JOTA event is scheduled to take place from 17 to 19 October 2025. It introduces Beaver Scouts to t...

This document is an educational programme handout detailing the investiture process for Beaver Scouts. Produced by Scouting Ireland, it serves as a guide for young members, Scouters, and parents during the entry phase of Scouting. The text presents the Beav...

This document is an open call notice issued by Safeguarding Manager Steven Maclean in March 2026 to recruit volunteer adult members for Scouting Ireland's new National First Aid Team. The team is being established to support safety, emergency preparedness,...

This document is an IT database permissions reference chart for Scouting Ireland's volunteer portal. It was produced by Scouting Ireland to outline database access levels for various volunteer roles. The chart maps specific database capabilities to roles su...

This document outlines the Terms of Reference (ToR) for the Sea Scouting Team Lead position in Gasóga na hÉireann/Scouting Ireland. The role exists to promote and ensure quality delivery of the Sea Scouting framework within the ONE Programme. The term of th...

This document is the official Terms of Reference (ToR) for the role of Provincial Commissioner within Scouting Ireland, designated as Document No. VGS-TPC-001. Produced by the Volunteer & Group Support Department, it was issued in April 2026 and is schedule...

This document outlines the mandatory minimum standards and activity requirements for Scouting Ireland's Hillwalking badges from Level 1 through Level 9. It officially replaces the generic term 'hike' with 'SCOUT QMD' (Quality Mountain Day) to define the app...

This document is a historical compilation containing selections from Baden-Powell's 'Outlook' columns originally published in 'The Scouter'. It features a preface from Lord Somers, who was Chief Scout when the collection was compiled in 1941. The selected e...

This document is the official Water Safety Policy of Scouting Ireland, designated as SID 85/11 and issued by the National Management Committee. Released on November 26, 2011, it recognizes the critical role of water safety in the Youth Programme, adventure...

This Terms of Reference document establishes the Crean Challenge 2024-2026 Event Project Team within the Programme Services Department of Scouting Ireland. Commencing on April 1st, 2023, and terminating on March 31st, 2026, the 36-month project aims to deli...

This document is a sample template for a Code of Behaviour designed to be adopted by individual Scout Groups within Scouting Ireland. It was produced by Scouting Ireland for youth members, adult volunteers, and non-member external providers participating in...

This document is a scout craft educational manual focused on wilderness navigation, map reading, and compass skills for Scouting Ireland members. It serves as a comprehensive training resource to help scouts safely travel through wild terrain. The text emph...

This educational program resource, titled "Fire Lighting," is an instructional guide detailing the principles and techniques of fire building and outdoor cooking for scouts. It is designed to help scout leaders and youth members master fire-craft using only...

This document is an instructional resource pack titled 'Camping with the Stars: Step 1 - First Pitch', produced by Programme Commissioners Ian Feighery and Eilís Molamphy for Beaver and Cub Scouters. Its overall purpose is to systematically build the capaci...

This promotional flyer, produced by Scouting Ireland, serves as a directory of various network campsites and scout centres across Ireland. It targets Scout Leaders, groups, and youth members looking for accommodation and outdoor activity venues. The flyer f...

This educational activity resource, titled "Days To Freedom," was produced for Scouting Ireland members during the COVID-19 lockdown. The document introduces a reflective memory diary project designed to help young people process the stay-at-home emergency....

This document is the updated Terms of Reference (VGS-TOR-00A) for the Volunteer & Group Support Core Team within Scouting Ireland, revised on 9th December 2024. The Core Team provides essential guidance to the department to support local Scout Groups, Count...

This activity document, titled "Days to Freedom," is a program resource designed to guide Scouting Ireland members through a reflective project during the COVID-19 pandemic stay-at-home order. It encourages youth members to document their experiences by wri...

This document is an information pack and application guide for the Crean Challenge Expedition 2023, produced by the Crean Challenge Expedition Team for Scouts. The expedition is an annual, physically demanding eight-month programme for selected Scouts aged...

This educational training resource is designed to help Scouting Ireland members complete Stage 5 and Stage 6 of the Air Activities badge scheme. It provides practical guidance on how weather conditions impact flight-related activities and how to obtain loca...

This document contains the Scouting Ethical Living Education Guidelines, designated as SID 83/11A and issued by the National Management Committee on September 24, 2011. These guidelines serve as a practical extension of the Ethical Living Education Policy (...

This document is an activity resource guide for the Beaver Scouts section, focusing on Jamboree on the Air (JOTA) and Jamboree on the Internet (JOTI) events scheduled for 17-19 October 2025. It was produced by the Scouting Ireland International Team to prov...

This document outlines the official Membership Verification Process established by Scouting Ireland's International Team. It is a process guide designed for members who are applying for an international scouting activity or role. To participate, members mus...

This policy document outlines the booking, payment, and cancellation processes for Scouting Ireland's adult training courses as of August 2018. Produced by Scouting Ireland for all adult members, the document details two distinct booking methods via the my....

This educational resource is a Scouting Ireland training guide designed to assist youth members in completing Stage 3 of the Air Activities Adventure Skill. The document focuses on helping Scouts understand and discuss how hot air balloons function and are...

This document is an official administrative template titled "SIF-DPF7 - Dispute Appeal Hearing Panel Record of Proceedings" created by Scouting Ireland. It serves as a structured record to document witness testimony during dispute appeal hearing proceedings...

This educational resource document is an activity guide produced for Scouting Ireland members to encourage hands-on, creative engineering projects. The document highlights a YouTube channel called "DIY Ocean," which features various cardboard-based crafting...

This document is an educational resource booklet outlining the Messengers of Peace Award, which is a global initiative under the Better World Framework. It was produced by Scouting Ireland, featuring an introduction by Chief Commissioner for Youth Programme...