BECOME A LEADER
How to Become a Trained Adult Leader
The Cub Scouting program is run by adult volunteers, who are most often parents/guardians of Scouts. Parents are the lifeblood of our pack; without them, our program would be limited and our Scouts would be missing out on the fun.
In order to run our Pack, we must have, at minimum, the "Key Three" leaders: Cubmaster, Committee Chair, and Treasurer. We also cannot effectively run our program without trained Den Leaders, as well as other support leaders.
It is very easy to become a Trained Leader in our Pack!
Pack 529 pays for its leaders' application fees and dues. All you need to do is get trained and apply! All of the required training can be taken online so you can take the training at your own pace.
Uniforms: Adult Leaders in certain positions may need to purchase wear an official uniform.
Steps to Leadership
Talk to a current leader (Cubmaster, Pack trainer, Committee Chair, Den Leader) about your willingness to help
Discuss which role would best fit your talents and comfort level
Go to https://my.scouting.org/ and create an account or log in
Complete the Youth Protection Training (YPT)
Under "Training Courses by Program," click on "Cub Scouting" and select the training program for your Position
Complete Council and/or Pack Specific Training
Complete Position-Specific Training
Complete the Adult Leader Application and supply evidence of your training completion to the Cubmaster or Pack Trainer
Not ready to become a Trained Leader? We still need your help!
In addition to the programs and tasks performed by Trained Leaders, we have tons of other tasks and activities which need parent/guardian support! There are lots of ways you can help. Pack 529 will announce when specific help is needed; however, you are encouraged to ask how you can help at any time. Remember, our Scouts learn in part by watching adults. We role model service to others by being helpful, courteous, and kind!
Parent/Guardian Action Items
Complete the Family Talent Survey.
Ask your Den Leader if they need help.
Ask the Cubmaster or Committee Chair about the needs of the Pack.
Volunteer to help with small defined tasks.
Remain positive and look for ways to improve the program - turn problems into solutions. We are not perfect and we will never will be perfect. So don't expect perfect, expect honest effort.
Follow the advice we give the Scout: Do your best. If that includes getting trained, then you will need to get trained.
Encourage other parents to help. Work as a team with projects that need attention.
We appreciate the support of all of our involved adults! We couldn't do it without you!