South African Scout AssociationThe South African Scout Association is a member of the World Organization of the Scout Movement. Cubs, Scouts and RoversThe Association of is made up of three branches:
GroupsScouting is run in local Groups, which may be made up of units for each branch, for example, a Cub Pack, a Scout Troop and a Rover Crew. Groups are run by volunteer adult leaders as well as a parents committee. The volunteer leaders, known as Scouters, run a programme of weekly meetings, camps and other activities. DistrictsScout groups form local Districts which are coordinated by a volunteer District Commissioner and assistants, and may include a Local Association. ProvincesThe Association is divided into provinces. These are run by a Provincial Commissioner and assistants, a Provincial Manager, and a small number of paid staff. NationalThe Chief Scout and Chief Scouts Commissioner are assisted by several National Commissioners. The national headquarters consists of a Chief Executive and a small number of paid staff. The national headquarters and provincial headquarters consist of a small number of paid staff. |