Volunteer Opportunities

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As a volunteer run organization, Pack 843 depends on our parents and guardians to help out in many areas throughout the year. Looking forward to the 2021-22 Scouting season, we have several key positions that need to be filled for the Pack to run efficiently.

These positions include:

* Popcorn Kernel
* Assistant Popcorn Kernel
* Resident Camp Coordinator
* Webmaster
* Summertime Activities Coordinator

Below you will find a brief description of each position and the approximate hours per month. I encourage each of you to read over the descriptions, and to consider if you could become a part of our Pack 843 Leadership Team by agreeing to take on one of these positions. We are lucky as we currently have experienced people in each of these positions who are willing to train and assist their successor.

If you would like more information, or are interested in taking on one of these volunteer positions, you can contact Deb Whitewood, Assistant Cubmaster, at whitewoodD@msn.com.

Popcorn Kernel
September through November
8 hours/month for inventory/reconciliation of spreadsheet
8 hours/month to count/deposit funds
8 hours/month of organizing/tracking/promoting show-and-sells

  • Plan and conduct show-and-sells and walk-about sales (includes marketing and calls)
  • Keep sign up sheet on Pack website up to date
  • Provide Scouts with the materials to perform their sales activities
  • Determine awards and market those awards to the Scouts
  • Provide sales training to the Scouts, typically in the form of a simple document and perhaps a skit at the Pack meeting that kicks off the fundraiser
  • If applicable, meet with the others in the district to find out when, where, how much, and what we get back.
  • Coordinate the product distribution to the Scouts, securing a drop-off/distribution point (typically the fire station)
  • Keep track of the sales, funds and prizes, as well as the history of those sales so that trends and long-term (multi-year) prizes can be tracked and awarded
  • Work with the Treasurer to ensure proper review, reconciliation and disposition of the collected funds
  • Place orders as necessary with the popcorn vendors
  • Store popcorn and keep accurate inventory/records (count money weekly, etc)
  • Delegate tasks as needed to Assistant Kernels

Assistant Popcorn Kernel
September through November
4 hours/month for inventory/reconciliation of spreadsheet
4 hours/month to count/deposit funds
4 hours/month of organizing/tracking/promoting show-and-sells

  • Assist Popcorn Kernel as needed
  • Help to keep track of inventory/records, show-and-sells, and cash flow
  • Help with set up/shut down of show-and-sells
  • Help with weekly money counts/deposits

Resident Camp Coordinator
5 hours per month (April/May/June)
1-2 hours per month (other months)

  • Learn how to get registered for camps through a simple but very time-sensitive process.
  • Identify and communicate the various camping opportunities available at the various rank levels, in line with the Pack culture as coordinated with Pack leadership
  • Contact the camping office (for the district), get camping slots, keep track of the deposits, and most importantly, keep the kids going to camp.
  • Get current camp’s information and maps
  • Assist and/or make recommendations in determining how transportation should be handled
  • Ensure that required paperwork is completed and returned to district/camps on a timely basis
  • Work with Treasurer and Committee to determine camping allowance awards and how to best apply those awards
  • Determine appropriate parent-to-scout ratio, based upon camp and Pack requirements and the rank level
  • Keep the OUTING in scOUTING!
  • Provide written information about camp to those attending, and/or call those signed up prior to camp.  This is to ensure that everyone is aware of the date and what to bring.
  • Handle questions from parents about the camp.
  • Collect health forms prior to leaving for camp. 

Webmaster
1 hour per month

  • Maintain a Pack website (Pack843.org) that also acts as a repository for pictures, program notes and other pack documentation.
  • Work with the Cubmaster, Committee Chair and Assistant Cubmaster(s) to ensure that the website reflects the Pack culture and history
  • Work with the other Pack leadership to ensure that the website meets their practical needs, and the pack’s general communication needs.

Summertime Activity Coordinator
1 hour per month (March, April & May for planning)
1 hour per month (June, July & August)

  • Set up three events for the summer (one each month)
  • Identify and communicate to the Pack the various outing opportunities available at the various rank levels in line with the Pack culture as coordinated with Pack Leadership
  • Work with Pack adults to have a Lead for each event
  • Assist and/or make recommendations in determining how transportation should be handled
  • Ensure that required paperwork is complete if necessary and returned on a timely basis
  • Keep the OUTING in scOUTING!
  • Provide written information about those attending, email/call those signed up prior to events. This is to ensure that everyone is aware of the date and what to bring.
  • Handle questions from parents about the events
  • Collect health forms prior to leaving for events if needed.
  • Act as point of contact to outside agencies when organizing events.