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Help Serve Youth Have you always been looking for a way to help out the Boy Scouts of America, but you are not sure what you can do? Have some special talents, but you don't know how to offer your service? Well, here we're going to discuss the different ways that you can support the Boy Scouts, to whatever level that you are able. |
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Unit Level
Cubmaster: The Cubmaster is the key part in the running of the pack.
Assistant Cubmaster: The Assistant Cubmaster's main responsibility is
Scoutmaster: The Scoutmaster is the key position in the running of the unit.
Assistant Scoutmaster: The Assistant Scout Master's main responsibility is:
Troop or pack Committee This is the group of parent volunteers that puts the youth's program into action. They provide logistical support, such as driving and so on, as well as guidance into the financial operations of the unit. Parent Volunteer The parent volunteer is the most critical piece to supporting the unit and the youth. The parents are the ones who give their time to attend campouts, drive scouts places, and support the unit in many other ways. Without the parent volunteers, the units and the scouts would not be as successful as they are now. ORDER OF THE ARROW The Order of the Arrow, Scouting's National Honor Society, is creating an enhanced role in the unit. A new troop leadership position, the Order of the Arrow Unit Representative, has been created to serve as the communication link between the chapter/lodge and the unit. An adult OA member is needed in each unit to serve as the Adviser to the Unit rep. Other adult OA members are always need to serve the OA program, especially in providing rides and other logistical support to help the youth to succeed.
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District Level
Unit Commissioner Unit Commissioners work with the units to provide the link between the district and the unit, providing program support whenever necessary to help the unit. District Commissioner The District Commissioner works to run the Commissioner program on the district level. He/she liaisons between the district and the council, as well as support the unit commissioners in helping the units. He/she also insures that the knowledge that the units need is passed from the council to the unit. District Chairman District Chairman is the top volunteer in the district. He/she works with the District Commissioner and the District Executive to help the district achieve its goals as well as run a quality program. District Roundtable Staff As part of the roundtable staff, one of the goals is to produce a fun, interactive, and educational Roundtable each month for the support of the unit. Here, the leaders of all of the units in the district meet to receive new knowledge of new programs, get guidance on council fundraisers, such as Trail's End Popcorn, and gain new enthusiasm for the Scouting program. District Training Team The District Training Team is designed to run training throughout the district, including Potlatch, Pow Wow, Basic Leader Training, Fast Start, and other training events as may come up throughout the year. They are also available to help the units run their training opportunities. This is a committed job, but also a very rewarding one. District Advancement Team One of the more important parts of the volunteer district positions, the District Advancement Team's primary responsibility is the overseeing of the District Eagle Scout Boards, to insure that only those who are most deserving are awarded this high honor. ORDER OF THE ARROW Once again, the Order of the Arrow has a key role on the district level. Each district in our council has a Chapter chartered to it, for support of district activities. Chapters offer leadership and training opportunities for Arrowmen, as well as support the units with Unit Elections, Camping Promotions Visits, and Tap Outs for units that request them. Contact a local chapter chief for more information. MERIT BADGE COUNSELORS Merit Badge Counselors are subject matter experts for the Merit Badges they counsel either through vocation or hobby. Duties:
On-line resources are available for specific merit badges; review the links.
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Council Level Support to the Camps Each year, the Theodore Roosevelt Council Camps supports scouts and scouters as they experience the adventure of Scout Camp. However, these camps could not occur without the help and support of many volunteers who spend countless hours at camp helping to maintain, enhance, and prepare camp each year. Contacting the ranger at either camp is an excellent way to get involved and to help make these experiences possible for the scouts of the council. CAMPMASTER PROGRAM Adult volunteers are needed to assist in camp operations in the fall and winter camping season at Schiff Scout Reservation. If you look forward to a volunteer position that provides the following then the Campmaster Corps might be the place for you:
Click HERE to to the the Campmaster Program page. COUNCIL Committees There are many council level committees that play a major role in the operation of the council. These include;
Training, and though not a committee, there is the Executive Board. Go to the Council Committee Page If any of these sound interesting and you would like further information on how you can be of service, please contact the Council Service Center at (516) 797-7600 or via email at inquiry@trcbsa.org.
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