Build a better future for yourself and your
community's youth by becoming a Scout Volunteer
The Boy Scouts of America relies on volunteers to
provide leadership and support to Cub Scout packs, Boy
Scout troops and Venturing crews. Scouting volunteers
come to Scouting from a variety of backgrounds and
experiences. Plumbers, lawyers, housewives, teachers,
doctors, janitors and scientist-people from just about
every occupation imaginable-are involved in leading
youth to become responsible, caring and competent
citizens, They also quickly discover that Scout
volunteering enable them to learn new skills and build
lifelong friendships while having fun.
You benefit too
Whether you wish to volunteer your time with elementary
school age boys or middle and high school age youth, the
Boy Scouts of America has a volunteer opportunity that
is right for you. In addition to the reward of working
with youth through volunteering for Scouts you will
- Develop a greater level of pride in your community,
- Have the opportunity to demonstrate moral and
ethical decisions,
- Build a closer bond with your children and other
children in the community,
- Become a better role model image for youth in your
community,
- Develop a more personal relationship with God.
Volunteering with the Boy Scouts of America enables
you to work with youth to build a better future for
everyone!
Values of Scouts - A Study of Ethics and Character
To study the Harris Foundation report, click here. This
is a great report that documents the worth of Scouting
and clearly illustrates it's benefits.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: If I don't know much about camping and the outdoors,
how can I be a good Scout leader?
A: Being a good Scout leader requires more than knowing
how to camp. However, the Scouting program does provide
outdoor training classes for leaders with beginning,
intermediate and advanced outdoor skills.
Q: My family is very busy; how would I have time to be
an effective leader?
A: You will not have to carry the responsibilities
alone. Other leaders and parents in your until will lend
a hand by using their skills to teach the youth or
assist with special projects, enabling you to be an
effective leaders and parent.
Q: Can women be Boy Scout leaders?
A; Yes, every leadership position is open to women. In
fact, more than one third of Scout volunteers are women.
Q: Is training available?
A: There are a variety of training sessions available,
specific to leadership positions you hold. For an
example, new leader training is available immediately to
enable you to run your first meeting successfully. More
in depth training is provided throughout the year and
monthly Roundtable meetings enable you and other leaders
to share ideas on how to organize fun and exciting
activities for youth.
Q: How do I know what activities are age appropriate for
Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and Venture's?
A: Scout handbooks list a variety of advancement
activities appropriate for youth in each program. You
can also find other books at your local Scout shop both
ideas to make your meetings and events more interesting.
Q: How do I know what to do with the scouts?
A: There are numerous guides available to assist you.
The Cub Scout Program Helps book, the leaders and
advisors guides for Boy Scouts and Ventures and other
great resources are available through the local Scout
shop and online that provide ideas and activities.
Volunteering by the Numbers
More than 1.2 million adult volunteers contribute their
time and skills to the development of youth through the
Boy Scouts of America.
Ninety-six percent of Scout volunteers would strongly
encourage family friends and coworkers to volunteer with
the Boy Scouts of America.
1544 adults volunteered their time in 2006 to serve the
176 Units and 4448 youth of the Cimarron Council
Volunteer believe their time invested in the Boy Scouts
of America help them to 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.
What volunteers in the Cimarron Council have to say.
"I know that there is not better citizenship building
program available to America's youth that the Scouting
program. Baden Powell said that 'Scouting is a game with
a purpose.' The Scouting program provides today's youth
with an opportunity to have fun while learning to be a
productive citizen with self esteem and confidence. This
is why I devote my time to Scouting and have made a
significant pledge to the FOS"
Bob Miller
Regent Professor and Department Head, Microbiology and
Molecular Genetics
Oklahoma State
University
"I believe in what Scouting does for the development
of youth and I am proud to be a small part in that"
Jeremy L. Zweiacker
State Tech Prep and Alliance
Coordinator
Oklahoma Department of Career and
Technology Education
I am ready to volunteer
Are you ready to be a Scouting volunteer? Contact the
Cimarron Council today to get in touch with the numerous
opportunities available on the Council, District and
local level. We are here to help you get started on your
rewarding experience.
|
