Adventure is the key to Venturing, and developing outings with a sense of adventure is the key to the crew having fun and learning something new about themselves. As a Venturer, not only will you participate in outings and adventures, but you will also lead them. As your leadership skills develop, you will become a mentor to other Venturers as they take on the role of leading an adventure or activity. What the adventure looks like is up to you and the crew.
Adventure and Leadership go hand in hand. The adventures you experience in Venturing normally do not happen on their own. Venturers make them happen. Venturers are the leaders of their crews. In Venturing, leaders help the crew develop its goals, plan its adventures, and get the most out of the Venturing experience. They teach others and inspire others by their example. They work to keep the group together. At times, they may have to help resolve conflicts. They also help other Venturers gain leadership skills by sharing responsibilities and mentoring others.
Leadership itself if an adventure and a journey. Venturing officers an exciting opportunity to practice leadership. By seizing this opportunity, you can make your crew stronger while you prepare yourself to exhibit leadership throughout your life.
Leadership itself if an adventure and a journey. Venturing officers an exciting opportunity to practice leadership. By seizing this opportunity, you can make your crew stronger while you prepare yourself to exhibit leadership throughout your life.
Personal Growth comes when you learn from your experiences as a Venturer. Conversations with crew members and your Advisor will help you appreciate what you have learned. Personal growth helps you identify and develop your talents and abilities so you can be prepared for life’s challenges and opportunities.
Service is the gift we give to others. It allows us to sustain our communities by identifying needs and targeting them. Venturing’s commitment to community service will allow your crew to develop a program full of opportunities to serve others— and to have fun while doing so!
Service is one of Venturing’s areas of program emphasis, so a strong program of service is essential.
Consider the following as part of your annual programming needs:
Service also is a great way to communicate to the larger community the value of Venturing and Scouting.
The impact of 100-plus young adults carrying out a service project in a community speaks well of Venturing
and, most importantly, meets needs of the community that are difficult to address through smaller groups.
Service is one of Venturing’s areas of program emphasis, so a strong program of service is essential.
Consider the following as part of your annual programming needs:
- Service hours—24 hours of service are required to complete the Discovery Award; an additional 36 hours of service are required to earn the Pathfinder Award. Providing opportunities for service helps provide additional opportunities for Venturers to carry out community service.
- While crew sustainability projects are designed to be organized and led at the crew level, keep in mind that a fun VOA-led event provides an opportunity for crews to invite prospective members to consider Venturing as a leisure time activity. Successful VOA-sponsored events can provide great ideas for crew members who plan sustainability projects for their crews.
Service also is a great way to communicate to the larger community the value of Venturing and Scouting.
The impact of 100-plus young adults carrying out a service project in a community speaks well of Venturing
and, most importantly, meets needs of the community that are difficult to address through smaller groups.