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:
- A Cub Scout pack has parents working together to have fun hands-on activities while working together to teach character.
- A Scout BSA Troop has parent volunteers mentoring the youth leaders to plan and lead their programs and camp outs.
- An Explorer Post has experts in different careers not only teaching their job but also the soft skills it takes to be a great employee.
- Parent volunteers help with everything from helping with fundraisers to teaching merit badges.
The advantages of Scouting are not limited to youth. Adults also develop leadership, outdoor, and physical skills while helping the Scouts. The Crater Lake Council supports these leaders and programs so that the Scouts involved have a fun and enriching experience. The more volunteers we get involved the more impact we can have.
How You Can Help!
Share
Share your story of Scouting. Answering these three questions and allowing us to share that with others will help us grow Scouting.
What is your favorite family memory of Scouting? What did you learn in Scouting that did not learn anyplace else? Why should families join Scouting?
Connect
Do you know of a community group that would work with Scouting to provide character education? We can use your help connecting to those organizations. You can let us know by emailing Scout Executive Jim Westfall at james.westfall@scouting.org
Volunteer
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. We have volunteers that volunteer from a few hours a year to several hours a week. If you are willing to give us some of your time, we will find a way to make it benefit the youth of our community.