Adult Involvement – Volunteering

The Troop is staffed entirely by adult volunteers, typically parents of Scouts in the program, and additional help is always needed. The Troop hopes adults will volunteer their services as the need arises. As an aid to matching adults’ interests and abilities with specific troop needs, parents and guardians are asked to complete the troop’s Adult Information Form. With this information, the task of knowing who to call upon and for what is much easier. The Troop can’t provide a quality program without essential volunteer support. Please return this form at your Scout’s first Troop Meeting.

Parents interested in taking on leadership roles and specific responsibilities are especially invited to attend Troop Committee meetings to become informed and involved in Scouting. Our Committee meets monthly during the school year typically on the third Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. Meeting locations vary (often online) and are held as needed so contact the Committee Chair to get on the e-mail list to receive meeting details.

Adults who are interested in becoming registered Troop Leaders should contact our Scoutmaster or Committee Chairperson to discuss interests and opportunities. Women and men are welcome to help with program, committee, and administrative positions, as well as attending meetings, monthly campouts, summer camp, and other events. Adults ready to join Troop 23’s volunteer ranks should:

• Complete an Adult Application and bring it to a meeting
  • (a common position code is MC for Committee Member, or discuss with the Scoutmaster or Committee Chair)
• Complete training on my.scouting.org
  • Safeguarding Youth Training
    • Print and submit this certificate with your application
    • Or, your name, ID number, and expiration date can be printed from the my.scouting.org home page
  • Hazardous Weather Training, required for all “direct contact” leaders (is recorded online)
  • Drive Safely Training, to drive any non-family members (is recorded online)
• Complete a medical form (A+B minimum, and C before a summer camp or High Adventure)
• Allow 2 weeks for a background check if not already registered with a Pack

By rule, adults must be registered to stay overnight with the Troop at any event. The Troop pays annual adult registration fees, though we accept contributions.

Adults already registered with a Pack or other unit may choose to transfer registration to the Troop, or have a “multiple” unit registration and belong to both units.

There are training opportunities for Troop Leaders offered through Council and free online, and the Troop can cover any training costs.

Though volunteer needs vary, typically the troop has ongoing needs for Merit Badge Counselors and Patrol Advisors.