Adult Volunteering

Ways to Volunteer

Registrar

The Registrar is in charge of re-chartering the crew and collecting dues. You will be busy at re-chartering time in December re-registering people who are continuing with the crew.

Pancake Breakfast

As part of Scout Sunday, the crew does a pancake breakfast to help members raise funds for Super Trip. We need someone to take charge of this important fund raiser. There is a binder with everything you need to know and, of course, the youth should help.

Treasurer Mentor

Work closely with Crew Treasurer as a mentor. Also, make deposits for funds received. This job requires that you be registered and take Venturing Youth Protection training (online).

Service Projects

“Many hands make light work”. Parents are welcome to participate in service projects. You are especially encouraged to help out at Church Work Days, which benefit our sponsor, and help place flags at Skylawn Cemetary for Memorial Day.

Associate Advisor

If you love the great outdoors, this is the job for you. This is the position that will have you coming on outings, training members, and acting as part of the adult leadership of the crew. This job requires that you be registered and take Venturing Youth Protection training (online).

Register

1. Get a registration form:
   • Online at https://filestore.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/524-501.pdf
   • At the Scout Office, 1150 Chess Drive, Foster City
   • Visit a crew meeting and get a form from the Advisor.
2. Fill out the form completely.  You must be at least 21 years old to volunteer as an adult.
3. Bring the form and money for registration and dues. The registration fee is $60, $36 for BSA National fee and $24 for Packsy Council insurance. Registration and dues are pro-rated if you join after Jan. 31.
4. Fill out this health form before attending any outings: http://www.scouting.org/filestore/HealthSafety/pdf/680-001_ABC.pdf. Parts A and B must be on file for all outings, Part C (with doctor’s signature) for high adventure outings and Super Trip.
5. Once you have a membership id from registering, you can create an account on my.scouting.org and start getting training:
   • Take Youth Protection training (online)
   • Take Venture Leader Specifc Training (online)

Further Training

Because of the types of activities we do, we recommend you also take the following my.scouting.org courses:

• Safe Swim Defense
• Safety Afloat
• Hazardous Weather

If you are unfamiliar with the Scout program, we recommend you take:

• Fast Start Training
• This is Scouting

Other good training, not offered through MyScouting:

• Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills (IOLS) (class)
• First Aid (and CPR), especially Wilderness First Aid
• Ham Radio training – we use Ham Radio on outings so getting your licence is very useful.