How Can I Help?
Scouting operates through volunteer leadership. Volunteer leaders are an example of Scouting’s principle of service to others. Naturally, parents are the primary source of leaders in the Scouting program. You volunteer not only to serve Scouting, but also to help your son and his friends, and to have the chance to be a positive influence on the youth in your community.
What Do I Receive In Return?
Being a leader is fun, challenging, and rewarding. Leaders find that their experiences help them to become better parents. The following are some of the many dividends that will enrich your life as you dedicate your time, talent, and enthusiasm to Scouting:
- Fun and fellowship with other families, sharing your pride in the boys’ accomplishments.
- The privilege of helping to enrich and strengthen families.
- A chance to help boys learn good citizenship and to help shape them into men who have strength of character and are sensitive to the needs of others.
- The opportunity to help make a difference in the lives of boys as they grow strong in mind and body.
- A code to live by that will set a worthwhile example for both boys and adults.
- The satisfaction of being a member of a worldwide movement, and pride in being publicly identified as a part of this organization. Wearing the Scouting uniform is a visible means of showing you believe in and stand up for the ideals and objectives of the Boy Scouts of America.
Volunteer Positions
DEN LEADER
Leads the Den at monthly Den & Pack meetings.
Attends the monthly pack meeting and pack committee meetings.
Gets great ideas by attending monthly District Roundtable.
CUBMASTER
Helps plan and carry out the Pack program with the help of the Pack Committee.
Serves as the master of ceremonies at the monthly pack meeting.
Attends the District monthly roundtable.
Attends the monthly pack committee meetings.
ASSISTANT CUBMASTER
Assists the Cubmaster as needed. Fills in for the Cubmaster when necessary.
Attends the District monthly roundtable.
Attends the monthly pack meeting and pack committee meetings.
PACK COMMITTEE
The Pack Committee members (positions listed below) are a group of adult volunteers who plan the Pack program and individual activities as well as managing such things as record keeping, finance, leadership recruitment, and registration. The Pack Committee meets monthly and meetings are open to any interested parent.
COMMITTEE CHAIR
Presides at all Pack Committee meetings.
Prepares the agenda for the committee meeting.
Helps recruit adult leaders.
Attends the monthly pack meeting.
ADVANCEMENT CHAIR
Maintains advancement records for the Pack.
Orders and obtains all badges and insignia.
Attends the monthly pack meeting and pack committee meetings.
SECRETARY / TREASURER
Keeps all records for the Pack, including Pack bank account, financial records, etc.
Attends the monthly pack meeting and pack committee meetings.
MEMBERSHIP CHAIR
Maintain accurate records of all youth and leaders in the pack. Makes sure everyone is registered with the BSA.
Conduct recruitment efforts to add new boys.
Attends the monthly pack meeting and pack committee meetings.
PARENT HELPERS
Each year the pack will undertake many short-term projects. Parents are needed for activities such as Popcorn Chair; Pinewood Derbies, Blue and Gold Banquet, Cub Day Camp, etc. These jobs are usually of short duration and still enable all families to assist with pack responsibilities.
