VolunteeringYou will soon find that the time you spend involved with your child’s Pack will give you the opportunity to be a “hero” in your child’s eyes, and will give you a way to teach volunteerism by example. More children will go on to volunteer later in life when their parents have led by example.
Be assured that the time you spend as an active Scouting parent will be quality time with your child, creating memories to cherish for a lifetime! |
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If you are interested in volunteering, please contact us by email.
What do I get out of volunteering?
Being involved in Cub Scouting is fun, challenging, and rewarding. Leaders find that their experiences help them to become better parents. Following are some of the many dividends that will enrich your life as you dedicate your time, talents, and enthusiasm to Scouting:
- Fun and fellowship with other families, sharing your pride in the child's accomplishments.
- The privilege of helping to enrich and strengthen families.
- A chance to help childrennlearn good citizenship and to help shape them into people who have strength of character and are sensitive to the needs of others.
- The opportunity to help make a difference in the lives of scouts as they grow strong in mind and body.
- A code to live by which will set a worthwhile example for both scouts and adults.
- The satisfaction of being a member of a worldwide movement, and pride in being publicly identified as a part of this organization -- wearing the Scouting uniform is a visible means of showing you believe in and stand up for the ideals and objectives of the Boy Scouts of America.
How can I help?
We’re glad you asked, because we have many ways you can get involved, big and small, year-long or short-term. You are the best judge of the time you can commit. The pack cannot exist without your involvement on some level. Following are ways you can become involved. The descriptions are brief; however, if you are interested in a position, we can give you a full job description. Note that the task for any "open" position are currently being performed by someone already volunteering at another task.
All BSA positions require Youth Protection Training.
Large, ongoing commitment
The following positions are uniformed leadership positions that require training. These people should attend the monthly pack leader’s meeting.
Cubmaster: Scott Farnham
Assistant Cubmaster: Open
Committee Chair: Kent Thiblaut
Assistant Committee Chair: Open
Awards/Advancement Chair: CJ Thibault
Lion Den Leaders: Victoria Vlachos & Julie Smith
Tiger Den Leader(s): James Parker & Paula Dohnal
Tiger Assistant Den Leader(s):
Wolf Den Leader(s): Edwin Alvarado
Wolf Assistant Den Leader(s): John David McElderry
Wolf Den Leader: Craig Hobel
Wolf Assistant Den Leader: Leah Coughlin
Bear Den Leader(s): Lucas Graffum
Bear Assistant Den Leader(s): Jason Hinton
Webelos 1 Den Leader(s): Shirley Pike
Webelos 1 Assistant Den Leader(s):Trevor Humphrey
Webelos 2 Den Leader(s): Open
Webelos 2 Assistant Den Leader(s):
Medium to Small Ongoing Commitment
The people in the following positions can choose to be uniformed or non-uniformed. Some of the positions may require additional training.
Secretary: Shirley Pike
Treasurer: CJ Thibault
Assistant Treasurer:
Communication Chair: Kate Farnham
Scout Parent Coordinator: Open
Medical Forms Coordinator: Open
Recruitment Coordinator: Open
Membership Chair: Open
Activities Chair: Open
Pack Trainer: Open
Pack Photographer: Open
Website Coordinator: Shirley Pike; Veronica Alvarado
Outings Coordinator: Nicole Needleman
Short-term Commitments
The following positions are not ongoing, and those in the positions will only spend a couple day/weeks or months out of the year coordinating their responsibilities. The people in the following positions can choose to be uniformed or non-uniformed. Some of the positions may require training.
Day Camp Summer Camp Coordinator (Camp Norse): Open
Resident Summer Camp Coordinator (Camp Carpenter): Open
Unit Camping Commissioner: Open
Video Coordinator: Open
Friends of Scouting Coordinator: Open
Popcorn Kernal: Jennifer Lewis
Blue & Gold Coordinator(s): (In February):
Pinewood Derby Coordinator: (In March): Lindsay Hawes
Scouting for Food Coordinator: (In Feb/March): Trevor Humphrey
End-of-Year Pack Meeting Coordinator: (In May/June): Open
Spring Sleepover Coordinator: (In Apr/May): Open
Rocket Launch Coordinator: (In June):
Individual Events Coordinator: (Multiple): Open
Leader Training
Every Scout deserves a trained leader! The following describes each level of training:
Fast Start, Orientation & Youth Protection Training
So you’re a new leader! Congratulations! To get you started, the BSA has training available online. To complete Cub Scout Leader Fast Start Training, go to Myscouting.org. You will first need to create an account, then go to the "E-Learning" site, by clicking o the link. “Youth Protection Training” must be completed for all leaders (every 2 years). Complete the Fast Start Training and "This is Scouting" orientation training. You should complete both of these trainings first, before you begin meeting with your scouts. These courses give you an overview of the BSA, Cub Scout Program and what yo are expected to do in your position.
Basic Training
After you have completed the Fast Start training for your leadership position, the next step is to complete the Leader-specific Training session. Recently, these courses went online at Myscouting.org. This training will give you a more in-depth understanding of your new leadership position and the Cub Scouting program. To become "trained" in your position, you must complete the Fast Start Training, "This is Scouting" orientation training, and any Position-specific training.
Supplemental Training
After you have completed Fast Start and Basic Training, you will be well on your way. But every good leader looks for opportunities to expand their skills, so the Narragansett Council offers supplemental training sessions such as BALOO, Outdoor Skills, and Wood Badge courses. Look for information about these training opportunities by visiting the council website.
Monthly Roundtables are also held for each district, allowing you to interact with leaders from other units,. A range of topics, from den-level to unit-level, are covered. Ange Tree District's roundtables are held on the first Monday of every month.
Other Publications
When you become a registered leader with the BSA, you will start receiving issues of Scouting Magazine. This will keep you up-to-date with new information. You can also visit the council website for even more information!
Fast Start, Orientation & Youth Protection Training
So you’re a new leader! Congratulations! To get you started, the BSA has training available online. To complete Cub Scout Leader Fast Start Training, go to Myscouting.org. You will first need to create an account, then go to the "E-Learning" site, by clicking o the link. “Youth Protection Training” must be completed for all leaders (every 2 years). Complete the Fast Start Training and "This is Scouting" orientation training. You should complete both of these trainings first, before you begin meeting with your scouts. These courses give you an overview of the BSA, Cub Scout Program and what yo are expected to do in your position.
Basic Training
After you have completed the Fast Start training for your leadership position, the next step is to complete the Leader-specific Training session. Recently, these courses went online at Myscouting.org. This training will give you a more in-depth understanding of your new leadership position and the Cub Scouting program. To become "trained" in your position, you must complete the Fast Start Training, "This is Scouting" orientation training, and any Position-specific training.
Supplemental Training
After you have completed Fast Start and Basic Training, you will be well on your way. But every good leader looks for opportunities to expand their skills, so the Narragansett Council offers supplemental training sessions such as BALOO, Outdoor Skills, and Wood Badge courses. Look for information about these training opportunities by visiting the council website.
Monthly Roundtables are also held for each district, allowing you to interact with leaders from other units,. A range of topics, from den-level to unit-level, are covered. Ange Tree District's roundtables are held on the first Monday of every month.
Other Publications
When you become a registered leader with the BSA, you will start receiving issues of Scouting Magazine. This will keep you up-to-date with new information. You can also visit the council website for even more information!
