Scouts Canada, the country’s leading youth organization, offers challenging programs for boys, girls and youth age 5-26 in thousands of individual groups in most cities and towns across Canada.
Volunteer
Volunteer Opportunities
National In-Person Support Advisor
Scouts Canada and the Volunteer Services Team is looking to recruit a National In-Person Support Advisor. This individual will work with the Deputy National Commissioner – Volunteer Services, National Office Staff, and the National Service Team to promote a culture of support within Scouts Canada.
The National In-Person Support Advisor will be responsible for helping to achieve the objectives of the Volunteer Support Strategy which are related to in-person support. The ideal candidate for this role would have background as a Support Scouter. They must understand the benefits of person to person interaction as it related to program solving, knowledge transfer, volunteer support, and program quality.
Interested individuals are asked to submit their CV to Megan Drodge, Deputy National Commissioner – Volunteer Service, at mdrodge@scouts.ca no later than May 31, 2013.
Council Commissioner – Battlefields Council
Your upbeat, positive attitude will encourage a climate favourable for growth of Canada’s best youth movement. With a keen eye for great leaders you will participate in the Public Appointment Process to selectively recruit, orient and appoint Area Commissioners and Council Service Team.
Scouts Canada – Battlefields Council is seeking nominations for the position of Council Commissioner. This is a volunteer position that requires 50 to 60 hours per month. (i.e.: working from home, travel in the field, and various management meetings).
Battlefields Council is comprised of an energetic and diverse membership from both urban and rural communities that include Brantford, Cambridge, Hamilton, St. Catharines, Niagara Falls, Port Colborne and Simcoe and all points between. It boasts a growing membership of 3,500 youth and 1000 adult volunteers.
The Council Commissioner works closely with a team of volunteers and staff in the planning and managing of the affairs of the Council. Your role includes ensuring the activities of the Council are consistent with Scouts Canada’s strategic directions, and providing the necessary service and support is in place so that Areas can supervise the delivery of the Scouting programs. The Council Commissioner is recognized as the principle point of contact for the Council regarding program management activities membership development, and ensuring a safe environment for youth to learn and develop.
As a member of the Chief Commissioner’s team, you’ll provide quarterly reports on the program status of the Council. You’ll ensure an effective flow of accurate and timely information regarding all Scouting matters, including procedure and policy changes.
Essential qualifications for this position include:
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Motivational leadership qualities
- Ability to delegate, facilitate, and manage
- Able to model support and service in the field
- Goal Focused
- Consultative
- Understanding of Volunteer Management
- Demonstrated ability to follow through
- Skillful with Time and Deadline Management
- Some financial and operational acumen
It is beneficial that the Council Commissioner has a flexible time schedule and the support of their family. The Council Commissioner will also be dedicated to self-development through taking the appropriate training courses for the role. Being “tech savvy” will be a definite asset for the successful candidate.
Interested applicants are invited to apply to the Chair of the Council Nominating Committee, no later than May 25, 2013. Please forward a cover letter and résumé, indicating the relevant qualifications for this position. Nomination Deadline is May 25, 2013 12:00 PM.
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Mickey McPherson c/o Scouts Canada
531 Windermere Road,
London, Ontario, N5X 2T1
Chairperson - ADVenture 2014
The Chair of the Planning Team is responsible for all planning phases of a given event.
Terms of Reference
The role of the Chair is to provide leadership in the planning and operation of the event. The activities usual to the position are:
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Support the development of the organizational structure for the event.
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Develop and implement the strategy by which the event will be planned, carried out and evaluated.
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Chair all meetings of the Planning Team.
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Establish effective communication links with appropriate groups, inside and outside Scouts Canada, that bear directly on the event.
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Act as a principal contact with the senior members of the Council hosting the event.
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Establish and ensure the on-going process of consultation with the Chief Commissioner.
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Advise appropriate body of all major decisions/activities of the Planning Committee and status of the event.
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Consult with, and support the relevant activities of the Manager.
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Prepare a detailed report including recommendations of the Planning Committee.
If interested in applying for this position, please submit your Scouting resume and any information which would highlight your experience and forward to doug.reid@scouts.ca.
Applications close on May 14, 2013.
Program Manager - ADVenture 2014
Program is responsible for all areas of program design and implementation (youth and adult).
Terms of Reference
Program's principal function is to develop and execute youth programs for the event. Other activities may include Indaba and Youth Leadership Teams program.
Criteria for Program Development
- adheres to Scouts Canada Practices and Methods and Section Goals
- warrants back home application
- promotes new initiatives
- promotes fun
- creates challenge
- demonstrates appreciation of Canadian heritage
- creates knowledge/appreciation of other sections (if only through visibility)
Planning Steps
- develop a program concept(s)
- expand the concept to an initial design
- seek approval from Planning Team
- determine cost and complete design within budget
- prepare detailed implementation plans
If interested in applying for this position, please submit your Scouting resume and any information which would highlight your experience and forward to doug.reid@scouts.ca.
Applications close on May 14, 2013.
Council Commissioner - Greater Toronto Council
Accountable To:
Chief Commissioner/Chair of the Board for Scouts Canada
Term:
Appointed annually by the Chief Commissioner in consultation with the council concerned. The Council Commissioner shall not hold this position for more than three (3) consecutive terms, each term being for one year as per Bylaws, Policies and Procedures.
Time required:
30-40 hours per month (on average).
Scope of Position:
Work closely with the Council Executive Director and the Council Youth Commissioner in planning and managing the affairs of the Council. The Commissioner is recognized as the principal point of contact for the Council regarding program management, membership development and ensuring a safe environment for youth to learn and develop. Travel throughout the Council to attend meetings and events will be required.
Interested applicants are invited to apply no later than May 17, 2013 to Ted Zuber, the Chair of the Council Nominating Committee:
Preferably by email to: tzuber@scouts.ca
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By mail to: Unit 120 - 10 Kodiak Cres., Toronto, ON M3J 3G5
Please forward a cover letter and a resume, indicating the relevant qualifications for this position.
14th World Scout MOOT Canada 2013
To be held between August 8 and 18, 2013, the MOOT will bring together 5000 Rovers and Offers of Service from over 100 countries. The MOOT will be held at Camp Awacamenj Mino, in Low, Québec and in the urban centres of Montréal, Québec, Toronto and Ottawa-Gatineau.
The Moot 2013 organization will need the expertise and help of hundreds of volunteers. We are currently looking for volunteers to support the directors of the Planning Team of the (organizing committee). There are many positions, some of which can be done from anywhere in Canada or the world.
Please check the MOOT web site at http://www.mootcanada2013.ca/en/volunteers/ for the current positions. This is the only place where positions will be advertised, check back frequently as we will be constantly adding positions at the planning and, eventually, at the activity level.
Program Resource Developers
Scouts Canada and the National Program Committee would really like to learn more about what you're doing in Cub Scouts and Scouts so that we can incorporate your ideas into our new resource - the Prepared Programming Calendar. Check out these two ways to help:
Youth Volunteer Opportunities - Scouts Canada has a number of volunteer youth opportunities available across the country. See the complete list.
