ADULT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AT TROOP 69

1. ADULT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AT TROOP 69 Adults are Critical Success Factors in making Troop 69 Work Troop 69 Parent Volunteer Opportunities

2. Scouts Run the Troop • Troop 69 is a “Boy Run” Troop • Leadership positions elected by the Scouts • The leadership makes up the Primary Leadership Council (PLC) for the Troop • Decision making body for the Troop • Planning for events done by the PLC • Camp Out events, dates • Weekly meeting organization • Events held during the meetings • New elections for Leadership every 6 months Troop 69 Parent Volunteer Opportunities

3. Adults Make the Troop Work • Adult participation makes the “Boy Run” Troop a reality • Coordinate activities based on direction from PLC • Gather resources to make events happen • Camp Outs • Training • Other events • Coordinate with Council • Permits • Transportation • Other • Coordinate with other Troops • Activities with other Troops • Camp outs • Camporees, etc Troop 69 Parent Volunteer Opportunities

4. Adults Make the Troop Work • To thrive the Troop needs many Active Adults • Time allotted is not substantial • Many hands make light work • With many adult volunteers jobs are easily managed! • Best to have 3-6 Adults assisting with every area • Reduces work-load on any 1 or 2 Adults • Events happen more easily • No one feels they “must” participate at every event • More fun is had by all Participants • Adults • Scouts Troop 69 Parent Volunteer Opportunities

5. What Skills Can I Offer? • Scouting is made up by diverse skills • These skills contribute to a very well-rounded program offering • Each person can volunteer his or her strengths • Can offer skills to various areas throughout the Scout’s participation • As Scout grows, different areas may interest the Adult • Each person can grow as well with new skills • Try new volunteer opportunities every few months • Changing roles helps give different view of the Troop • Keeps challenges new and exciting Troop 69 Parent Volunteer Opportunities

6. Priority Needs at Troop 69 • There are 7 areas where Troop 69 Needs your help! • Older Scout Program • Keeping Older Scouts (Star and above) active • 1st Year Program • Training our youngest member on Scouting Basics • Indoor Program • Coordinating Indoor events and training • Outdoor Program • Coordinating Outdoor events and training • Troop Logistics • Keeping the wheels in motion • Board of Review Member • Review Scout’s Progress for Advancement • Troop Committee Member • Manage the Troop Troop 69 Parent Volunteer Opportunities

7. Functions Assist in keeping Older Scouts active through events Merit Badge plans for Older Scouts Help Scouts track what they need for Eagle Training Group or Individual Event coordination duties Plan with Scouts / SM Transportation Council Permits Skills Coordinate Older Scouts Merit Badge / Event requirements with Troop Merit Badge Course preparation Coordination & Organization for events, Merit Badge courses Tracking / Evaluation of Scouts’ progress Older Scout Program Coordinator • Training Required • Courses required for Trained Assistant Scoutmaster • Approved Merit Badge counselor Troop 69 Parent Volunteer Opportunities

8. Functions Focus on new Scouts Coordinates program withSM / ASM / Committee Goals: Fun, Advancement, Basic Scout Skills Prepare Scout for Summer Camp Conduct various training sessions Coordinate training with Camp Out objectives Skills Comfortable working with youngest Scouts Maintain Scouts’ focus on training Coordinate activities around scheduled Scout events Seek additional Adult Trainers for certain objectives Plan events based on training needs 1st Year Program Coordinator • Training Required • Courses required for Trained Assistant Scoutmaster Troop 69 Parent Volunteer Opportunities

9. Functions Gather program options Present options toSM / Committee Plan, Guide and Coordinate with Troop Contact event locations Coordinate with Council Skills Event Coordination Organization Mentoring Gather resources Camps Activities Trainers Coordinate with Troop Outdoor Program Coordinator • Training Required • Courses required for Trained Assistant Scoutmaster Troop 69 Parent Volunteer Opportunities

10. Functions Gather program options for indoor activities Merit Badge Training Physical Activities Camp Out related training Other training opportunities Present options toSM / Committee Plan, Guide and Coordinate with Troop Skills Event Coordination Organization Mentoring Gather resources Activities Equipment Trainers Coordinate with Troop Indoor Program Coordinator • Training Required • Courses required for Trained Assistant Scoutmaster Troop 69 Parent Volunteer Opportunities

11. Functions Event coordination duties Pamphlet preparation Transportation Council Permits Lodging Event Fee Payment Scout / Adult Participation General Ledger for event Fees delivered to Treasurer Reports toSM / Troop Committee Skills Organized and detail oriented Permits, Fees, Transportation, Participation Word processing Pamphlets, reports, correspondence Basic Bookkeeping Fees, General Ledger, Receipts Troop Logistics Coordinator • Training Recommended • Courses required for Trained Assistant Scoutmaster Troop 69 Parent Volunteer Opportunities

12. Functions Meet with Scout and verify advancement criteria achieved Review progress through interviews Held most Troop meetings Use Boy Scout Handbook as checklist Skills Scouting knowledge Understanding principles of Scouting Judge of Scout’s knowledge of requirements Mentor Board of Review • Training (either) • Troop Committee Training • Courses required for Trained Assistant Scoutmaster Troop 69 Parent Volunteer Opportunities

13. Functions Represent Troop at District and Council events Manage the Troop itself Information from District and Council Information from Scoutmaster Coordinate with Scoutmaster Coordinate with Sponsor Organization Skills Management Organization Status Reports Troop Committee Member • Training • Troop Committee Training (required) • Courses required for Trained Assistant Scoutmaster (preferred) Troop 69 Parent Volunteer Opportunities

14. How Can I Help? • Contact the Troop Leadership • Scoutmaster, Drew Bernard • Troop Committee Chair, Wayne Mote • Assistant Scoutmasters, various • The Troop Leadership will help you find the Role that matches YOUR interests! • Troop 69 http://www.alphascouts.org/troop69 • Milton District http://www.miltonbsa.org/ Troop 69 Parent Volunteer Opportunities

15. Invest in the Future Troop 69 Parent Volunteer Opportunities

16. Thank You! Troop 69 Parent Volunteer Opportunities