Welcome!

Thanks for your interest in volunteering to help Scouting and youth in your community!  While we typically think of volunteers as working directly with units, there are LOTS OF WAYS to help our programs grow and flourish!  Let us know what interests you!

We know that there are a lot of questions below, so you can skip any (after #1, of course) to those that interest you.  Thank you for taking the time to visit this site!

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* 1. Please provide contact information so we can reach out to you!

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* 2. Do you have a preferred age group to work with?  Check all that apply.

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* 3. Would you prefer to work at the council, district (there are 6 districts in the council) or unit level?  Check all that apply.

In the following sections, we will list general areas where the council could use volunteers.  Check those that interest you!  We will route your interests to those leading those areas.

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* 4. Cub Scouts program support.  We could use assistance with the following:

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* 5. Scouts BSA program support.  We could use volunteers who would like to provide guidance or support activities for Scouts BSA.  Some need:

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* 6. Senior Scouts program support.  This is a group that helps support our Venturers, Sea Scouts and Explorers.  This includes serving as an advisor to the Officers' Association, mentoring a youth officer, or helping them plan an event.

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* 7. Activities and Civic Service.  We could use help with coordinating Scouting for Food and other service activities, planning district "fun" or adventure days, and building a list of resources in your community that youth might enjoy!

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* 8. Advancement and STEM awards.  Scouting advancement and STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) involves more than just the youth and the unit.  It is supported by volunteers and professionals at the district and council levels. Here's how you could help:

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* 9. Camping and Outdoor Programs.  A lot of Scouting fun occurs in the outdoors and we are looking for help. Are you:

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* 10. Properties.   Our properties need constant care and attention and we depend heavily on volunteers to help maintain them.

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* 11. Risk Management.  Another important role of the council is to help manage risks.  We are looking for the following skills or professions:

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* 12. Training.  A substantial role of the council is to train other volunteers.  Are you interested in training?

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* 13. Marketing and communications.  Help us get the word out!  We need help designing flyers, building the council and district newsletters, and communicating about upcoming programs.

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* 14. Other.  We have barely scratched the surface of how you can help Scouting and youth.  Have another idea, please tell us!

Thank you!  We appreciate you taking the time to let us know your interests.  We will try to reach out to you when an opportunity comes along that meets your interests.  If you would like more urgent follow up, please feel free to contact Eric Hiser at ehiser.BSA@gmail.com.

Thanks again!
Grand Canyon Council Program Team

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