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Ranks & Promotions

The rank and promotion system is designed to increase the leadership opportunities for our students in the youth leadership program as well as to show the students’ position and level of responsibility within Progress Peel. Promotions to higher ranks are earned through developing skills, volunteering and leading campaigns, and having a strong commitment to the organization.

 

Progress Peels students can check what is required for them to be promoted to the next rank through their Progress Peel online portal. If students notice any errors or omissions in their rank & promotion profile, they should contact staff to get things fixed.

 

The first promotion occurs when the student earns their shirt. This is when the student receives their Progress Peel branded shirt with their name on it and they become a full part of the organization. This promotion takes place as soon as the requirements are met. For all other promotions, they are performed at the final training event in June.

Rank & Promotion Requirements

Earn your shirt

 

Be First Aid qualified

Complete at least one single-day Bruce Trail Hike for which you receive a badge

Pass the map and compass skill test

Complete 20 volunteer hours

Participate in 4 community building or improvement campaigns

Attend 80 percent of the weeknight training sessions

Attend 80 percent of the weekend training sessions

Street Commander (SC)

 

Become a First Aid Instructor for younger students

Complete at least 2 one-day Bruce Trail Hikes or a single 2-day hike for which badges are received

Pass the radio procedure skill test

Complete 60 volunteer hours

Participate in 10 campaigns

Attend 85 percent of the weeknight training sessions

Attend 85 percent of the weekend training sessions

Block Commander (BC)

 

Become a moulage instructor for younger students

Complete at least two full sections of the Bruce Trail

Pass the safe food handling test

Complete 100 volunteer hours

Lead 4 campaigns as a Street Commander

Attend 90 percent of the weeknight training sessions

Attend 90 percent of the weekend training sessions

Quadrant Commander (QC)

 

Become a map and navigation instructor for younger students

Complete at least three full section of the Bruce Trail

Complete 140 volunteer hours

Lead 4 campaigns as a Block Commander

Attend 95 percent of the weeknight training sessions

Attend 95 percent of the weekend training sessions

Pass the interview​

City Commander (CC)

 

Become a search and rescue instructor for younger students

Complete at least five full section of the Bruce Trail

Complete 180 volunteer hours

Lead 4 campaigns as a Quadrant Commander

Attend 95 percent of the weeknight training sessions

Attend 95 percent of the weekend training sessions

Pass the interview

Region Commander (RC)

 

Complete  the full Bruce Trail

Complete 220 volunteer hours

Lead 4 campaigns as a City Commander

Attend 95 percent of the weeknight training sessions

Attend 95 percent of the weekend training sessions

Pass the interview

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