Meeting Time: Thursday – 7.30pm to 10.00pm during school term.
Bundoora Scout Group is pleased to announce the Handfield Rover Unit will be hosted at the Bundoora Scout Hall Rover Den!
“Rovers do stuff” is a popular sentiment in Rovers because we do in fact do lots of stuff!
As Rovers, we create our own adventure from start to finish, with many opportunities to build skills that are widely recognised outside of Scouting.
There are a multitude of activities, events, training experiences, and opportunities available in the Rover section, whether they be adventurous, expressive, innovative, community related or environmentally focused.
Each year we get down and dirty with the rest of Victoria’s Rovers for motorsports at Mudbash, and costumed chaos reigns at MARB, the annual Rover Ball. There’s the annual Surfmoot camp at Anglesea, or the Armstrong 500 hiking competition. You can develop your performance skills through one of the many Scout Gang Shows or Showtimes. Plus you can enjoy our very own Rover Bogong Ski Chalet near Falls Creek, or converge with Rovers from all over Australia for a ten-day activity extravaganza at the tri-annual National Moot.
The Rover section is run by Rovers at regional and state level Rover Councils, which shape our organisation and means that we are self-sufficient, with positions that any Rover can volunteer for!
Every Rover Unit is different as each has their own traditions, special interests and personalities. A Rover Unit runs itself, with an elected Unit Leader and Unit executive: the Unit Council.
Handfield Rover Unit is made up of keen people with ‘give it a go’ attitudes who are willing to take on new challenges for some serious fun.
Handfield Rover Unit welcomes all young adults from 18 to 25 years. You don’t need to have any Scouting experience, but you do need to keep up with some adventurous people and their adrenaline-packed adventures! A Rover Scout’s time in the Unit ends when they turn 26.
All adult members of Scouting need a Working with Children Check, but this is a small price to pay for the rewards of leadership, personal development, and the opportunity to bring a positive change to the people around you.
The Scouting movement is all about producing leaders, and here’s where Handfield Rover Unit shines. As part of the Scouting Achievement Pathway, and in line with our motto ‘Service’, you’ll be able to help lead activities with younger sections and other Scout Groups, contributing to the youth in the community and giving back to where we came from.
Get down and dirty with the rest of Victoria’s Rovers for motorsports at Mudbash.
Costumed chaos reigns at MARB, the annual Rover Ball, and the annual Surfmoot camp at Anglesea.
The Armstrong 500 hiking competition, and our very own Rover Bogong Ski Chalet near Falls Creek.
Converge with Rovers from all over Australia for a ten-day activity extravaganza at the tri-annual National Moot.
"Rovers is a great way to meet new people and have amazing experiences."
Service
There are two versions of the Australian Scout Promise. Individuals may select which version they wish to make.
On my honour, I promise To do my best, To be true to my spiritual beliefs, To contribute to my community and our world, To help other people, And to live by the Rover Scout Law.
OR
On my honour I promise that I will do my best To do my duty to my God, and To the King of Australia, To help other people, And to live by the Rover Scout Law.
Be Respectful Be friendly and considerate Care for others and the environment
Do What is Right Be trustworthy, honest and fair Use resources wisely
Believe in Myself Learn from my experiences Face challenges with courage
There are three award levels that a Rover can achieve, the St George Award, the Baden-Powell Scout Award, and the World Scout Award.
The St George Award is the highest award available to Youth Members in Australia, and is recognised worldwide.
The Baden-Powell Scout Award is the highest award available to members of the Rover Section, and is recognised worldwide.
The World Scout Award is a global award that recognises a Rover’s contribution to their community.
Detailed information regarding fees is provided on the Parent and Caregiver Information Page.
Youth members, young adults and Leaders are required to attend in full uniform, which includes section specific shirt, belt, scarf, woggle and enclosed shoes (unless otherwise advised for individual meetings). Uniform requirements are available at Youth Badge Placement.
Detailed information regarding uniform requirements is provided on the Parent and Caregiver Information Page.
All Members should dress appropriately for the type of activity in which they are participating.
To join the Bundoora Scout Group's Rover Scouts, simply fill in your details below and our Group Leader will get in touch soon.
New members are welcome to attend on the relevant section meeting night with your first 3 nights free! Conditions apply.
Joeys (ages 5 to 7) – Thursday – 6.00pm to 7.00pm
Cubs (ages 8 to 10) – Monday – 7.00pm to 8.30pm
Scouts (ages 11 to 14) – Wednesday – 7.00pm to 9.00pm
Venturers (ages 15 to 17) – Wednesday – 7.00pm to 9.00pm
Handfield Rovers (ages 18 to 25) – Thursday – 7.30pm to 10.00pm
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