Volunteer with Pack 513
Why Your Volunteering Matters
"Boy Scouts of America volunteers play a critical role in helping to deliver Scouting programs that build character, leadership, and integrity in thousands of youth members across the country.
Every Scouting volunteer – from a Cub Scout’s first den leader to the council representative reviewing a Scout at an Eagle Scout board of review – contributes to the overall success of the Scouting program. Volunteers are mentors and teachers who dedicate their free time to building youth into the future leaders of tomorrow."
Join Our Team
How Volunteering Works
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. On a typical weekend campout, Scouts might work with an adult volunteer who teaches the Fishing merit badge and with a Scout mom to learn orienteering, go on a 5-mile hike with another adult leader, and end the day learning how to clean and cook fresh fish from someone else.
The advantages of Scouting are not limited to youth. Adults also develop leadership and physical skills with every training experience.
Volunteers learn, too. Volunteers spend a significant amount of time to ensure the success of Scouting in their communities. The average Scout volunteer gives 20 hours of service each month, and 96 percent of volunteers say they would recommend volunteering for the BSA to other adults. In fact, volunteers believe their time invested with the Boy Scouts of America helps them 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
We need you to provide the direction, coaching, and training that empowers today’s youth with the skills they will need to lead tomorrow.
Becoming a Volunteer
There are many ways you can get involved and volunteer with Pack 513. Whether you'd like to make an impact by working with the scouts directly or volunteering from a more administrative perspective, we could always use the help! As the saying goes, many hands make for light work.
Common Cub Scout Volunteer Positions Include:
Den Leader / Assistant Den Leader
Membership Coordinator & Welcoming Committee
Trainer and/or Training Coordinator
Events Planner
Advancement Committee
Pack Secretary
Pack Treasurer
Cubmaster / Assistant Cub Master
Committee Chairperson
Chartered Organization Representative
Pack Recruiting
Fundraising Coordinator
... And so much more!
Volunteer Registration
Getting involved and registered as a volunteer within our pack is a fairly straightforward process. Below is a basic outline of what you'll need to do and what to expect throughout the process of becoming a part of the Pack 513 Team!
Volunteer Registration Process & Tips:
Let existing pack leadership know
Apply to the pack as an adult member
Provide consent to the background check within your application
Complete the BSA Youth Protection Training (YPT)
Download & email your YPT Certificate to pack leadership
Get registered in My Scouting and/or Scoutbook (don't worry, we'll help you!)
From there, you'll be all set to begin assisting the pack in whatever way you are willing. We cannot wait to have you join us!
The BSA requires all adult leaders to adhere to the "Scouter Code of Conduct" and "Guide to Safe Scouting."
Click here to view the BSA Policies on Scouting.org/health-and-safety/guidelines-policies/