Rovering is essentially a “Brotherhood of the open air and service” carried out through activities that are also values-forming such as expeditions,outdoor living, group jogging and other outdoor common to Scoutin, in an atmosphere of freedom, as hikers of the open road and campers in the woods. Starting with service to self to enable them to better render to others, the members are introduced to service to the movement in preparation for the greater scope of service which is the community. It has no structured advancement program. Advancement is achieved based on accumulation of points by accomplishing suggested projects/activities, whether as individuals or as teams, in the following fields:
1. Livelihood project
3. Community service/development
4. Service to Scouting movement
5. Religious/Spiritual upliftment
Activities may be as diverse as the unit’s membership composition although emphasis will be on brotherhood. Open air, civic/community service and community development activities. These may be carried out either individually or as a group
Rovering is based on one’s acceptance of the Panunumpa at Batas ng Scout, a basic requirement for Scout Membership. Rovering opens to the individual and to the teams an unlimited variety of activities that are full of adventure, excitement, challeng and opportunities for service to others. It is the Service Section of the Scout Movement. Rovers provide service to the Scout Movement . They assist with Scout activities, Jamborees, camps, training courses and sometimes as adult leaders. Both men and women between the ages of 16 and above can join and they don’t need to have been in Scouting before to be a Rover.
