The chaplain aide is an approved youth leadership position in Boy Scout troops. The responsibilities of this position include encouraging the spiritual growth and awareness of each member of the troop and assisting the troop chaplain (and adult committee members).
The chaplain aide should
- Work with the troop chaplain (usually an adult member of the clergy) to plan appropriate interfaith religious services during troop outings
- Encourage troop members to strengthen their own relationships with God through personal prayer and devotion and participation in religious activities appropriate to their faith
- Participate in patrol leaders council panning sessions to ensure that spiritual emphasis is included in troop activities
- Help the troop chaplain (or other designated adult) plan and conduct an annual Scout-oriented religious observance,. Preferably during Scout Week in February
- Present an overview of the religious emblems program at troop meetings at least once per year
- Help the troop chaplain (or other designated adult) recognize troop members who receive their religious emblems, perhaps during a troop court of honor (note: most religious emblems are conferred during a service at the Scout's place of worship, but the achievement should also be recognized at a significant troop event.)
[From Scouting.org]
