Our Troop is grateful for every volunteer. For without them, our Scouts would not be as successful. Below are sample areas that could always benefit from additional volunteer help. If you’re interested in volunteering, please Contact Us to find out the Troop’s current volunteer needs.

Troop Committee Member: The committee consists of parent volunteers who fulfill various roles to support the administrative needs of the Troop. Responsible for conducting the business of the Troop, setting policy, and helping the Scoutmaster and Scouts with the outdoor program and other planned activities. The committee also has the responsibility to provide adults for Boards of Review. Below are links to committee position descriptions.

• committee chair
• troop secretary
• troop treasurer
• membership coordinator
• advancement coordinator
• activities coordinator
• fundraising coordinator
• equipment coordinator
• training coordinator

Leadership: If you are interested in working directly with the scouts, helping them learn to lead and run their troop, speak to the Scoutmaster about becoming an Assistant Scoutmaster. Assistant Scoutmasters support the Scoutmaster in various ways including working with patrol leaders and appointed youth leaders in helping them learn their jobs (but not doing it for them!). Assistant Scoutmasters are required to attend position-specific and outdoor leader training offered by our council.Parents can also help by remembering that we are a scout-led Troop, and letting their scouts fulfill their requirements on their own is an important part of the growing experience.

Hospitality: Help with food, set up, and clean up at Troop events such as the Troop Courts of Honor (two times a year) Eagle Courts of Honor, and the annual Family Campout. Also, a key point of hospitality is welcoming and mentoring new scout families as they get better acquainted the workings of Scouting and Troop 279.

Merit Badge Counselor: The Merit Badge Counselor is a key player in the Scouting advancement program. Whatever your area of expertise or interest, you can play a vital role in stirring a Scouts curiosity about a particular topic. See this list of Merit Badges to find Merit Badges you might like to help the Scout earn. Time investment varies based on Scout interest in the Merit Badges you manage.  To become a Merit Badge Counselor, complete the application and hand it into the Scoutmaster or Troop Committee Chair.  Scouts, BSA recognizes that the merit badge counselor is the cornerstone to the merit badge program and has provided A Guide for Merit Badge Counseling to help counselors to teach our youth.

VOLUNTEER NOW

There are several forms that are required including

• Volunteer Registration Checklist
  • Complete an Adult Application. (Get the official form from the Troop.)
  • Submit your dues
    • Why do I have to pay to be a volunteer leader? Click here to learn more.
  • Review and sign your authorization and consent forms:
    • Annual Health & Medical Record (Part A only, signed yearly)
    • Additional Disclosure & Background Check Authorization (Signed yearly)
  • Complete your Background Clearances (Renewed every 5 years)
  • Complete Youth Protection Training (Renewed every 2 years)
  • Some positions have training unique to the position. Your contact will help you identify what training you need.

Remember, as a volunteer, you’re never going at it alone. Most volunteer positions have a “shadow” who can assist you and help you learn the role.