Member Application

As an Adult volunteer the applicant has the right to:

• work in a healthy and safe environment,
• have their application for membership considered and, if successful, be engaged in accordance with equal opportunity and anti-discrimination legislation,
• be adequately covered by relevant insurance,
• be given accurate and truthful information about Scouting,
• be reimbursed for agreed out of pocket expenses,
• be provided a copy of Scouting’s policies and rules and any other procedure that may affect their undertakings,
• have a role description and agreed commitment,
• have access to grievance procedures,
• be provided with induction to Scouting,
• have their confidential and personal information dealt with in accordance with the provisions of the Privacy Act,
• be provided with encouragement, support, training and mentoring to fulfil their role,
• be provided with opportunities for growth and development.

As an Adult volunteer the applicant has a responsibility to:

• promote a culture of Scouting being a Child Safe Organisation,
• and adhere to the National Child Protection Policy,
• live by the Scout Promise and Law and accept the Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct,
• work to achieve the Vision, Mission, and Purpose of Scouts Australia,
• adhere to the Policies and Rules of Scouts Australia and of the Branch in which they volunteer,
• represent and promote Scouting to the community,
• meet the agreed goals and timelines in their development plan.

Publications

I acknowledge having been advised of:

• Policy and Rules of the Association (P&R) and Queensland Branch Scouting Instructions (QBSI)
• Constitution and Bylaws of the Association;
• Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct for Adults in Scouting (See Policy & Rules of the Association)
• Privacy Act
• Mutual agreement (See Policy & Rules of the Association)

Child Safe & WHS Training

I undertake to complete the three mandatory online training modules, Child Safe Scouting, WHS for Scouting, and Code of Conduct – within 3 months of date of membership and understand these modules are to be renewed every 2 years as part of the National Child Safe policy or my membership may be terminated.

Adult Training

I undertake to complete the proficiency components of the Adult Training Program (where applicable) to qualify for a Certificate of Proficiency within 12 months from date of membership, and to further develop my skills as a leader by availing myself of additional training opportunities, including completion of my training to Wood Badge Standard within three years of acceptance as a leader. I understand that the issue of a Certificate of Adult Membership or Certificate of Proficiency can be recalled at any time without reason and, in that event, I agree to return my Certificate and all Scout property within 7 days of receiving notice from the Association.

Injury Disclaimer

I acknowledge and voluntarily accept the risks of injury associated with participating in the Association’s activities from time to time, although I undertake to exercise the utmost care, diligence and attention to ensure the safety of members and other leaders at all times. Except to the extent that the Association, its officers, leaders, agents and members are entitled to be indemnified under a policy of insurance maintained by the Association, I hereby release the Association, its officers, other leaders, agents and members from any liability (including liability involving negligence) and waive any claim I may otherwise have in relation to my participation in any activity connected with the Association, or when travelling to and from any such activity.

Medical Treatment Disclaimer

I authorise the Association, in the event of any injury or illness occurring to me in connection with any activity connected with the Association, to obtain on my behalf and at my expense any medical treatment as may be considered appropriate by the Association. I agree to pay on demand by the Association any medical, hospital or other expenses incurred by the Association on my behalf.

Terms of Appointment

I understand the terms of appointment are for up to three years, with continuance being by mutual agreement at that time.

Referee Check

I authorise a referee check as to my character to be made.

1. I/we agree to be bound by Scouts Australia’s Policies & Rules, Scouts Queensland Constitution and Bylaws and Queensland Branch Scouting Instructions (QBSI) – those existing as at the time of acceptance of me as a Member/or non-Member participating in a Scouting activity and thereafter as lawfully modified and amended or added to from time to time.

2. I/we acknowledge that the intent of this Indemnity is that it may be pleaded in limitation of liability by the indemnified person with respect to any claim that may be brought against the indemnified person.

3. I/we acknowledge that the intent of this Indemnity is to benefit the Indemnified person and agree for the purposes of Section 55 of the Property Law Act (Qld) that acceptance of me as a Member of the Scout Association of Australia – Queensland Branch Inc or as me as a non-Member attending a Scouting activity will constitute an acceptance by all the Indemnified persons of the benefit conferred by this application for Membership/non-Member activity advice.

4. I authorise the Scout Association of Australia – Queensland Branch Inc and all other branches of the Scout Association of Australia in the event of accident or illness to myself to obtain such medical assistance or treatment as may be necessary and for this purpose to engage any doctors nursing assistance or hospital accommodation or other procedures and in such an event I agree to pay for those expenses and if necessary reimburse the Scout Association of Australia – Queensland Branch Inc or any other branch of the Scout Association of Australia for such expenses on demand.

5. I acknowledge that as Member/Supporter I may be exposed to risk of injury as a result of participating in Scouting activities.

6. I acknowledge that if the Scouting Association of Australia-Queensland Branch Inc permits the Member to partake in Scouting activities such permission constitutes consideration for the above indemnity.

7. I/we acknowledge that the intent of this Indemnity is that it may be pleaded in limitation of liability by the indemnified person with respect to any claim that may be brought against the indemnified person.

8. I acknowledge that I have been given an opportunity to read and consider this indemnity and have read and considered it to my satisfaction and I accept those terms.

9. It is acknowledged that the information contained on this form will be stored digitally by the Association and the Association will hold an electronic copy of this form and the information contained in it. Consent is hereby given to these actions proposed by the Association.

Definition A: Indemnified Persons
The term “Indemnified Persons” means and includes: The Scout Association of Australia, Queensland Branch Inc. (herein referred to as Scouts Queensland); Scouts Australia; all Branches of Scouts Australia; all subsidiary companies of Scouts Queensland; all subsidiary companies of Scouts Australia; every Director, Executive Officer, Officer, Employee, Leader, Member, Servant or Agent or person holding Appointments from Scouts Queensland or Scouts Australia or any Branch of Scouts Australia and any persons retained in any way by Scouts Queensland or Scouts Australia whether in official or unofficial capacity and whether a volunteer or otherwise to supervise, direct, watch over, or assist Members of Scouts Queensland or Scouts Australia thereof in Scouting Activities.

Photography Consent

As a Member or Supporter of The Scout Association of Australia, Queensland Branch Inc. members participate in activities which may be photographed or filmed for publicity and archival purposes. This enables us to raise the profile of Scouting within the community. Photographs, footage and information gathered may be used in The Scout Association of Australia, Queensland Branch Inc promotional material including but not restricted to: newsletters, annual reports, brochures, posters, videos, letters and website. The Scout Association of Australia, Queensland Branch Inc would be happy to send you copies of promotional material if requested.