Safety Reporting

If you are made aware or witness an incident involving a Scouts Canada member, follow the INCIDENT REPORTING PROCEDURE.

If this is a youth-protection matter, use the YOUTH PROTECTION REPORTING PROCEDURE (abuse, neglect, self-harm, homelessness).

If you witness bullying or harassment, use the PREVENTING and RESPONDING to BULLYING & HARASSMENT PROCEDURE

If you are not sure how to proceed, reach out to the Group Commissioner at gc@orilliascouts.ca

Incident Reporting Procedure

1. Make sure everyone is safe

2. Deal with the injury or damage appropriately

3. Advise the parents/guardians/family of the injured person or the owner of the property

4. Record what happened right away, including who, where, when, and how the incident occurred. Don’t worry about why right now

5. Report the incident within 48 hours, using the Scout Safe App

6. If you don’t have access to the ScoutSafe App, complete the Scouts Canada Incident Report Form. Email it to safety@scouts.ca

7. Direct all questions, including those from the police or media, to the Safe Scouting Department via email (safety@scouts.ca) or phone (1-800-339-6643)

Section Funds

• distributed by Group in September and January

• used to fund activities and meeting materials

• expenditures must be approved by Section leadership through consensus

Group Funds

• for capital projects, event support, training, recognition and supporting 1st Orillia Scouts

• expenditures must be approved by Group Committee (all members have a voice)

• controlled by two signature authorization

Fundraising

• neccesary for our operating funds

• must be approved by Group Committee

• with the exception of Apple Day, must be directed to a specific project or activity