Inspire the future. become a Troop 915 volunteer today!
Scouting is a youth-led, youth-run program, but the youth must be trained to be leaders. Adult role models in Scouting provide an ideal learning experience for all youth. Every adult volunteer has something valuable to offer. On a typical weekend campout, Scouts might work with an adult volunteer who teaches the Fishing merit badge and with a Scout mom to learn orienteering, go on a 5-mile hike with another adult leader, and end the day learning how to clean and cook fresh fish from someone else.
The advantages of Scouting are not limited to youth. Adults also develop leadership and physical skills with every training experience.
Volunteers learn, too. Volunteers spend a significant amount of time to ensure the success of Scouting in their communities. The average Scout volunteer gives 20 hours of service each month, and 96 percent of volunteers say they would recommend volunteering for the BSA to other adults. In fact, volunteers believe their time invested with the Boy Scouts of America helps them be:
A better citizen
A better parent
A better manager
A better employee
More patient and tolerant of others
More open to new ideas and opinions
How You Can Help
There are many ways that you can help Scouting in your area. Whether you are volunteering directly with Scouts or helping out behind the scenes, you can make an impact on the lives of Scouts by volunteering your time.
How can you help? Here are a few ideas:
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Unit leader
Assistant leader
Board of review coordinator/member
Court of honor coordinator/member
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Event coordinator/event committee member
Pinewood derby coordinator/committee member
Service project coordinator/committee member
Camping trip participant
Banquet coordinator/committee member
Day camp coordinator/participant
Summer camp coordinator/participant/promotion
Merit badge counselor
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Advancement committee chair/member
Communications committee chair/committee member
Secretary: record keeping, activity permits, meeting minutes, annual recharter activities
Treasurer/assistant treasurer
Youth Protection training coordinator
Life to Eagle coordinator
Merit badge coordinator
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Chartered organization representative
Fundraising coordinator
Unit committee chair/member
Unit youth recruiter
Product sales committee coordinator/member
Promoter of district/council events to parents
Religious award committee coordinator/member
Trainer
District/council committee member
Transportation coordinator
Historian
Quartermaster (supplies)
