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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.
To receive more information about volunteering in the Boy Scouts
of America, please fill out this form.
Scoutmaster
The scoutmaster is the key part in the running of the
unit. He guides the Senior Patrol leader in running
an effective youth program, as well as acts as a liaison
between the Patrol Leader's Council and the Troop Committee,
supporting the PLC in the events that they want to accomplish.
He also sets the example in everything he does, including
uniforming, actions, and behaviors.
Assistant Scoutmaster
The Assistant Scout Master's main responsibility is
to support and assist the Scoutmaster in the achievement
of his goals. Under the direction of the Scoutmaster,
he helps the SPL with the troop, making sure that the
youth succeed. He also sets a good example in his actions
and behaviors.
Troop 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.
OA
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.
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 liaisons between the
district and the council, as well as support the unit
commissioners in helping the units. He 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 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 University of Scouting,
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.
OA
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 Webelos
Crossovers, Unit Elections, Camping Promotions Visits,
and Tap Outs for units that request them. The OA also
provides a tremendous amount of service to each district
for their district camporee, in many cases running entire
sections of the program including, but not limited to,
campfires, tap outs, and events. Chapter meetings are
often held the same time and place as district roundtables;
contact a local chapter chief for more information.
Support to the Camps
Each year, the Mount Baker Council Camps supports several
thousand 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.
Committees
There are many council level committees that play a
major role in the operation of the council. These include;
Administration, Asset Evaluation, Budget, Camping, Endowment,
Finance, Information Systems, Manpower, Marketing, Membership,
Operations, Outreach, Program, Properties, Training,
Unit Service and though not a committee, there is the
Executive Board.
Special Event Committee
There're also "Special Event" council level committees
too. Events such as Trail's End Popcorn sales, Henry
M. Jackson Memorial Auction, Cub Stampede, and Roundup
don't happen without a committee of dedicated Scouting
volunteers such as yourself behind them. These events
are just as important as everything else our council
does, and always can use more help. If any of these
sound interesting and you would like further information
on how you can be of service, please contact the Everett
Council Office at (425) 338-0380 or via email at everett
"at" mountbakerbsa.org
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