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Guide or leader
Przewodnik
Przewodniczka


pwd.
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Organizer
Organizator
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Krzyż org.svg
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Ranks in Polish Scouting are common to the majority of Scouting organisations in Poland, including the two most popular organisations. However, the exact system used is usually left to the discretion of individual groups. Some groups may only grant a subset of these ranks, whereas others may use different names for an equivalent rank.

Although Polish Scouting's customs and attire follow closely those of the military, the uniforms used may vary. For example, some uniforms do not have shoulder straps, whereas other groups recently introduced a chevron system.

A Guide or Leader (Polish male form: przewodnik, female form: przewodniczka, short: pwd.) is the lowest rank of adult instructor common to most organisations within Polish scouting. Generally Guides wear a navy blue felt tee under the Scouting Cross as well as a navy blue chevron in the shape of a Fleur-de-lis worn on the left sleeve of their Scout uniform (a so-called instructor's Fleur-de-lis). Until World War II Polish Scouts used the title drużynowy po próbie (short: DPP; en. team leader after the challenge) in place of Guide.

During the PRL the ZHP (Polish Scouting Association) introduced a lower instructor rank, . This rank still exists today in the organisation of scouting.

Organizer was the lowest rank in Polish scouting. It was introduced during Polish People's Republic. Signed with white felt]tee under the Scouting Cross. People having this rank was usually new-nominated team leaders in and teachers. "Organizer" had been functioning by 1980, in 1982 this rank was abolished.

Rank of "Organizer" has been still functioning in . This rank is allocated to underages.

According to the ZHP, a Guide (Leader) should be a role model, show leadership among their peers, and enjoy working with children and young adults. Guides should apply the to aid their leadership and should aim to promote cooperation. A Guide should also actively help with other leaders within their . The ZHP states that being a Guide is rewarding, and helps Guides learn about themselves and their motivations.


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