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Cub Scout packs and dens are run by adults in the pack who volunteer. No experience is necessary. Our needs come in many sizes and forms; there's a task to meet every adult's availability. Not every helper wears a uniform or title.
Cub Scouts isn't just fun for the youth; it can be fun for you too. Being involved will make the Scouting experience more meaningful for you and your child, and it helps you connect with the other adults in the pack. Plus, if everyone volunteers for something, then no one has to do too much. Brownsburg adults have continued to make our pack operate since its founding in 1965.
Contact our Committee Chair to start volunteering.
“Happiness is open to all, since, when you boil it down, it merely consists of contentment with what you have got and doing what you can for other people.” — Baden-Powell, founder of the Scouting movementFor positions that require a formal registration with background check, our pack will reimburse the processing fee after any relevant training is completed. All registered volunteers are encouraged to earn the Scouter's Training Award and attend Wood Badge leadership training.
Monthly Planning Meeting
We have a monthly planning meeting that all adults are welcome to attend. It usually occurs on the 3rd Tuesday of the month; You'll find the details under the Adults subgroup in Spond. All adults are also welcome to attend "BALOO" camping training, the annual University of Scouting, and the Five Creeks District Roundtable.
Program Delivery vs Administrative Support
Volunteer needs are generally divided into two categories. Program delivery is for the youth-facing roles that make the fun happen for our Scouts. Administrative support is for the adult-facing roles that are needed to enable the program delivery to happen.
Program Delivery (Youth-Facing)
The Cubmaster and den leaders, along with their assistants, are the most visible volunteers. They work directly with youth to deliver fun programming that enables our Cub Scouts to complete adventures and earn their badge of rank. The uniform is a method of Scouting and is strongly preferred for these registered roles. Help from other adults is also needed for program delivery.
Cub Scouts is the best age range to be directly involved with making the fun happen. Once your child finishes Cub Scouts and transfers to a Scouts BSA troop, the program planning and delivery is done by the older Scouts in the troop.Administrative Support (Adult-Facing)
The pack committee handles our administrative needs with help from event coordinators and other adults. Most adult questions and needs should be directed to the pack committee or the volunteers for a specific event. This allows our den leaders and Cubmaster to focus on serving our Scouts. New Member Coordinators work with new adults so that other volunteers can focus on their role. Help from other adults is also needed for administrative support.
Volunteers, "Key 3"
At every level of Scouting, there are three key people. For our Cub Scout pack, the Key 3 positions are the Cubmaster, Pack Committee Chair, and Chartered Organization Representative (a.k.a. "COR"; a member from our chartered organization Friends of Brownsburg Scouting). These positions have full access to unit tools in my.scouting.org.
We must fill these Key 3 positions, plus at least two committee members and at least one den leader, to renew our annual charter every year.Chartered Organization Representative (COR)
Vanessa H.
Approves selection of registered volunteers for our pack
Able to assist pack committee with navigating our council's resources
Registered volunteer with background check
Pack Committee Chair
[TBA]
Coordinate pack committee and delegate administrative tasks to other adults
Lead monthly planning meetings and assist treasurer with maintaining budget
Ensure that new registered volunteers receive a checklist and complete required training
Approve awards for registered volunteers
Registered volunteer with background check
Cubmaster
[TBA]
Coordinate delivery of pack meetings to youth
Provide guidance to den leaders and Assistant Cubmasters
Aspire to earn the Cubmaster’s Key award and the Unit Leader Award of Merit
Registered volunteer with background check
Volunteers, Program Delivery
Assistant Cubmasters
Help needed
Assist with pack meetings and events as directed by the Cubmaster or event coordinators
Fill in for the Cubmaster if they're not available
Registered volunteer with background check
Den Leaders and Assistant Den Leaders
Den Leaders: Brandy L.; Kevin W.; Jamison M.; Travis N.
Prepare for and deliver den meetings (activities and basic supplies provided)
Coordinate shared leadership amongst the den's adults
Help with pack meetings as directed by the Cubmaster or Assistant Cubmasters
Aspire to earn the Den Leader Training award
Registered volunteer with background check
Assistant Den Leaders: help welcome
Being an Assistant Den Leader may help your Den Leader to earn the Den Leader Training AwardVolunteers, Administrative Support
Committee Member, Advancement
Help needed
Handle purchase orders for advancement rewards, rank badges, etc.
Arrange for pick up or delivery of items ordered
Prepare those items for presentation so they may be awarded to Scouts
Help enter camping, hiking, and service hours in Scoutbook Plus
Attend planning meetings as needed
Registered volunteer with background check
Committee Member, Treasurer
Caity F.
Handle any cash, payments, and money-related accounts
Assist the Committee Chair with tracking the annual budget
Attend all planning meetings
Registered volunteer with background check
Committee Members, Camping
Help needed
Coordinate adult needs for campouts
Help provide info to adults via Spond, email, or pack meetings
Help enter camping in Scoutbook Plus
Attend planning meetings as needed
Registered volunteer with background check
Committee Members
Help always welcome
Fundraising and Reservations: Erin M.
By handling administrative and support tasks, the pack committee allows the Cubmaster, den leaders, and their assistants to focus on working directly with the Cub Scouts
Attend planning meetings as needed
Registered volunteer with background check
New Member Coordinators
Email/Text: Help needed
Send standard message to prospective families, and respond to or forward inquiries
Registered volunteer with background check
Greeters: Help needed
As needed, greet new families in-person and get them connected
As needed, help with sign-up nights or similar events
Registered volunteer with background check
Marketing
Help welcome
Contribute to branding and awareness through social media and other means
Popcorn Kernel
Brandy L.
Coordinate annual popcorn fundraiser
Attend a summer kickoff meeting and order popcorn for fundraising
Communicate popcorn info to pack committee and families
Manage Trail's End account (storefront schedules, reward info, etc.)
Secure any storefront payments until transferred to treasurer
Recruitment
Help welcome
Assist with recruitment opportunities as available
Attend planning meetings as needed
Summer Camp Coordinator
Help needed
January–March: one online meeting, one–two planning meetings, one pack event
Receive this year's camp info via online meeting and share with pack committee
Help update pack calendar with summer camp info
Promote summer camp, or arrange for a summer camp presenter to visit the pack
Help with logistics of registering for summer camp, if applicable
Volunteers, Events
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