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Registering New Members

This information is designed to assist crews in what is required when registering a new member to your crew.

Existing Member of Scouting (e.g. a venturer who is transferring to your crew):

  • Complete a new Y1 form. Download the Y1 Form here
    • This ensures that the latest personal information such as their address, email address and phone number are up to date.
    • Typically, a Venturer has their parent's information listed because previously they were under 18.
    • This ensures they receive the latest Victorian Rovers news and additionally to ensure we have their details since they are now responsible for their own records and details
    • This form needs to be lodged with the relevant group leader for that member. If your crew is hosting the member from another group, it needs to go to the members home group. If they are transferring over to your group, you need to also complete the point below.
  • If the member is from another group, they need to get a Youth Transfer Certificate (Y3) form. Download the Y3 form here
  • The member also needs to obtain a WWC and obtain a receipt. The receipt needs to be submitted to the local Scout Service Centre.

A new member of Scouting

  • The member needs to apply for a Working with Childrens Card and obtain a receipt
  • Complete a new Y1 form. Download the Y1 Form here
  • Submit the Y1, copy of WWC receipt and payment to your group leader.
  • The member may also need to complete a National Police Check. The group leader should provide the paperwork for this.

If you pay Cash or Cheque for any of the fees or items above, obtain a receipt and ensure you keep it in your records. If there is an issue with the registration, this is your protection to prove you are registered.

If you need any assistance with your registration or are having problems with paperwork etc, please contact the Assistant Region Commissioner - Rovers for your relevant region without delay.