Mentor the Next Generation of Leaders. Become a Navigator Trail Guide.
Middle school is a time of incredible transformation. As boys in our troop move from the adult-led Woodlands program to the youth-led Adventurers, they need dedicated men to guide them. This is more than a volunteer position; it's a chance to make a lasting impact.
What is a Navigator Trail Guide?
- You are a Coach: You will mentor the Junior Patrol Leader, helping him learn to lead his peers.
- You are a Guide: You will balance giving boys the freedom to lead with providing the support they need to succeed. You’ll help them navigate challenges and learn from their experiences.
- You are a Role Model: You will be a key figure during these three formative years, demonstrating what it means to be a capable and servant-hearted man.
Join a Team. Share the Adventure.
We believe in the power of shared leadership. Our goal is to build a team of Trail Guides with a variety of skills and backgrounds. You don't need to be a survival expert to be an incredible mentor. Your life experience, your character, and your willingness to invest in our youth are what matter most. By working as a team, we can provide the best possible experience for the boys while supporting one another.
Your primary role is to be present as a mentor. While opportunities to lead major events like campouts exist, they are not a requirement. Your most important duty is to guide, advise, and encourage the young men in your care.
Step up and help us shape the leaders of tomorrow.
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- Christian man age 18 or older
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- Registered Adult (or eligible to be registered)
- Serve as the primary contact for your assigned junior patrol(s).
- Collaborate with the Trailmaster to plan and lead weekly meeting activities.
- Mentor boys through badge work and program advancement.
- Ensure patrol safety by complying with all youth policies of TLUSA and Christ Reformed Presbyterian Church.
- Communication: Keep leaders aware of your availability for meetings. Stay current with the troop calendar to provide timely updates to your patrol members and their parents.
- Training: All Trail Guides are required to complete the Woodlands Trail Volunteers module on Basecamp before beginning, and finish Peak 1 and Peak 2 trainings (either online or in person) within their first year.
- Role: Your role isn't to have all the answers, but to guide your boys in finding them.
