Adult Volunteers

Volunteers are vital to the success of any Scouts BSA troop and the Scouts they serve. It is an incredible experience to share with your child and one that will make memories that will last a lifetime.

Volunteers take training for the position that they are in and continue training beyond position specific training, They attend local training events where they share best methods.

Adult Volunteer Positions in our Troop:

Committee Chair: The Troop's Committee Chair is appointed by the chartered organization and registered as an adult leader of the BSA. The Troop Committee Chairperson appoints and supervises the Troop Committee and leaders. They act as a parent coordinator by assigning and coordinating the participation by parents with at least one specific task, assignment, or project annually for the troop.

Secretary: The Troop Secretary s appointed by the committee chair to keep minutes and records, send notices, and handle publicity.

Treasurer: The Troop Treasurer is appointed by the committee chair to handle the Troop's funds, pay bills, maintain accounts, coordinate the annual Friends of Scouting (FOS) campaign, and supervise fundraising.

Training: The Troop's Training Chair is appointed by the committee chair to ensure training opportunities are available, maintain training records and materials, and is responsible for making sure all adults complete for BSA Youth Protection training.

Advancement: The Troop's Advancement Chair is appointed by the committee chair to ensure that the Troop has Courts of Honor 3 times a year, and that the unit has goals of helping each Scout advance a rank each year and for new Scouts to reach First Class rank within a few years. The advancement coordinator is also responsible for record keeping and submitting advancement reports.

Membership: The Troop's Membership Chair is appointed by the committee chair to help ensure a smooth transition of new Scouts into the unit and orientation for new parents. Promotes new membership and lets people in the neighborhood know that Scouting is available. The role is to welcome youth and their families to the Troop and engage with them so that they stay in the unit.

Activities: The Troop's Outdoor/Activities Chair is appointed by the committee chair to secure tour permits and permission to use camping sites, serve as transportation coordinator and ensure the monthly outdoor program is well planned and organized.

Fundraising: The Troop's Fundraising chair is appointed by the committee chair to supervise the annual Christmas Tree Sales Fundraiser and ensure that every youth member has the opportunity to participate in individual and council Fundraising events. They also work on the annual Friends of Scouting campaign to enroll family members and adult leaders.

Equipment Coordinator: The Troop's Equipment Coordinator is appointed by the committee chair to work with the youth Quartermaster and is responsible inventory, storage, and maintenance of unit equipment.

Webmaster: The Troop's Webmaster is appointed by the committee chair to update the Troop's website. They work with the youth that is assigned the same task to be sure changes are appropriate at timely.

Life to Eagle Coordinator: The Troop's Life to Eagle Coordinator is appointed by the committee chair and works with the youth once they achieve the Life rank and works with them through the Eagle process.

Service Project Coordinator: The Troop's Service Project Coordinator appointed by the committee chair to coordinate the service projects that the Troop participates in. These include parades, food drives, trail cleanup, homeless shelter service days, Scout Sunday and other activities.

Scoutmaster: The Scoutmaster is the adult responsible for working directly with the Scouts providing direction, coaching, and support. The Scoutmaster has three basic roles: 1. Providing the the junior leaders with the tools and skills so they can run the troop 2. Making sure the rules of the BSA and chartered partner are followed 3. Being a good mentor and positive role model

Assistant Scoutmaster: An assistant Scoutmaster is an adult leader over the age of 18 who helps the Scoutmaster deliver the promise of Scouting. Each assistant Scoutmaster is assigned specific program duties. They can serve the troop by guiding a particular patrol to which they’ve been assigned, advising certain Scouts who’ve assumed a position e.g. the quartermaster or OA representative, or fill in as necessary to assure the junior leaders have what they need to run things.