Volunteer in Scouting

Step 1: Pick Where You want to Volunteer

    • Cubmaster/Assistant Cubmaster

    • Den Leader/Assistant

    • Popcorn Chair (“Kernel”)/Assistant

    • Pinewood Derby Chair/Helper

    • Advancement/Awards

    • Annual Banquet Committee Chair/Member

    • Day Camp Coordinator/Parent Helper

    • Resident Camp Coordinator/Parent Helper

    • Scoutmaster/Assistant Scoutmaster

    • Summer Camp Coordinator

    • Popcorn Chair (“Kernel”)/Assistant

    • Advancement Chair

    • Merit Badge Counselor

    • Life to Eagle Coordinator

    • Committee Chair/member

      • monthly huddle to discuss program

      • identify upcoming events to feature Vortex

    • Program Delivery

      • Interact with youth at community events, facilitate activities

    • STEAM Support

      • drive Vortex to events, trains volunteers on site.

    • STEM Demonstrations

      • guide youth through activities and share your knowledge and enthusiasm for all things STEAM

    • Recruiting Chair

    • Service Project Planner/Helper/Advisor

    • Camping or Outdoor Chair/Advisor

    • Communications/Social Media Committee 

    • Secretary

    • Treasurer/Assistant Treasurer

    • Health Coordinator

    • Youth Protection Training Coordinator

    • Chartered Organization

    • Fundraising Coordinator

    • Unit Committee Chair/Member

    • Religious Award Promotion

    • Adult Training Chair

    • Transportation Coordinator

    • Historian/Advisor

    • Quartermaster/Advisor 

Find your Gig

Click here to fill out our interest inventory

step 2: Registration

Submit the application with the fee and YPT certificate of completion to the unit or the Abraham Lincoln Council.

*The charter organization must approve unit volunteers.

BSA Annual Adult Fees: $60 - All Adult Positions, $25 - Merit Badge Counselors

step 3: onboarding to your new role

Learn More About Each of the Youth Programs

Answers to Common Questions

We understand that the idea of becoming a Scouting volunteer comes with questions and concerns. Here are some common ones – and some answers: