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Responsibilities Of The Outdoor Ethics Guide

THE OUTDOOR ETHICS GUIDE PERFORMS SOME OR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING: 

Trains others:

  • Explains to Scouts the relevant requirements for the Scout, Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class ranks.
  • Demonstrates how to practice the Outdoor Code and the Leave No Trace Seven Principles to meet advancement requirements.

Provides leadership:

  • Helps the troop plan and conduct an outdoor program that effectively practices outdoor ethics.
  • Mentors den chiefs in the Outdoor Code and practicing Leave No Trace Principles for Kids.
  • Helps Life Scouts understand, plan, and carry out activities or projects meeting conservation service hour requirements.

Supports recognition:

  • Encourages Scouts and leaders to complete the Outdoor Ethics Awareness and Action awards.

Completes self-evaluation:

  • Uses tools to evaluate how well he carried out the responsibilities of outdoor ethics guide.

You can download the Outdoor Ethics Guide Handbook, here.

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