Ranks in Polish Scouting are common to the majority of Scouting organisations in Poland, including the two most popular organisations. However, the exact system used is usually left to the discretion of individual groups. Some groups may only grant a subset of these ranks, whereas others may use different names for an equivalent rank. Although Polish Scouting's customs and attire follow closely those of the military, the uniforms used may vary. For example, some uniforms do not have shoulder straps, whereas other groups recently introduced a chevron system.
Rank insignia
Scouts
Scout instructors
Guide or leader
A Guide or Leader is the lowest rank of adult instructor common to most organisations within Polish scouting. Generally Guides wear a navy bluefelt tee under the Scouting Cross as well as a navy blue chevron in the shape of a Fleur-de-lis worn on the left sleeve of their Scout uniform. Until World War IIPolish Scouts used the title drużynowy po próbie in place of Guide. During the PRL the ZHP introduced a lower instructor rank,. This rank still exists today in the organisation of scouting.
Organizer
Organizer was the lowest rank in Polish scouting. It was introduced during Polish People's Republic. Signed with white felt tee under the Scouting Cross. People having this rank was usually new-nominated team leaders in and teachers. "Organizer" had been functioning by 1980, in 1982 this rank was abolished. Rank of "Organizer" has been still functioning in. This rank is allocated to underages.
According to the ZHP, a Guide should be a role model, show leadership among their peers, and enjoy working with children and young adults. Guides should apply the to aid their leadership and should aim to promote cooperation. A Guide should also actively help with other leaders within their. The ZHP states that being a Guide is rewarding, and helps Guides learn about themselves and their motivations.
Requirements to be an Instructor
Taking the.
Submitting a satisfactory plan to complete the instructor challenge. This is to ensure that completion of the challenge is feasible.
Demonstrate the compatibility of his/her personality with the Scout Law, and must have created and consequently realised the plan of his/her development.
Deepen his/her knowledge and develop his/her interests.
Maintain well-balanced involvement in their duties for various social groups
Finish a Guide course.
Have a good track record of consistent service to his/her scouting community.
Be able to take part in a detached life.
Make use of Scout literature and Scout media.
Demonstrate that, in the past year they have developed skills in being able to teach children and young people of their chosen age groups, including the skills of:
A Guide also must have participated in:
organization of departure works' forms
development of measures for the proper functioning of a Troop / Pack
organization of camps for Troops /Packs, where the candidate performed in a leadership capacity
administering documentation essential for Troop's / Pack's proper functioning
cooperating with and coordinating between his/her Scout environment, parents, and school
Conditions of the end of instructor challenge
Gaining an appropriate level of development as described in the Rank Idea and finishing all tasks of instructor challenge.
Following regulations about safety in working with children and youth.
Having knowledge and skills at or above the level of Eagle Scout.
Completing a first aid course lasting a minimum of 15 hours.
Positively evaluated service during the time of instructor challenge.
