Parent volunteers make Scouting happen. Pick something small or take on a role — we will show you the ropes.

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Pack 828 is entirely run by parent volunteers. Every helping hand makes a difference, and no Scouting experience is required — we will train you. Volunteers support registration, communication, advancement, events and other Pack activities, and most roles take only a few hours a month.

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Ways you can help

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• Den leader or assistant den leader — guide a small group of Scouts through their adventures.

• Event lead — run the Pinewood Derby, Blue & Gold, a campout or a pack outing.

• Popcorn kernel and storefront shift helper during the fall fundraiser.

• Scouting for Food — flyer distribution and can collection.

• Advancement, registration, treasurer, secretary and webmaster support.

• Hike leader — scout a trail, pick a date and lead a monthly family hike.

• Bring snacks, set up chairs, take photos, or simply stay and help at pack meetings.

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Benefits of Volunteering

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Serving as a Leader or Chair Person is rewarding!

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The advantages of Scouting are not limited to youth. Adults also develop leadership and physical skills with every training experience. Volunteers network with other families – within and outside the Pack. This is important to those who wish to be accepted into a Scouts BSA troop as you make contacts with leaders in those troops, gain name recognition and build a rapport.

96 percent of volunteers say they would recommend volunteering for the BSA to other adults. In fact, volunteers believe their time invested with BSA helps them be:

• A better citizen

• A better parent

• A better manager

• More patient and tolerant of others

• More open to new ideas and opinions

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Scouting is a family program, not a drop-off program. Parents and siblings are welcome at Pack events.

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