Adult Leaders
and Getting Involved

Getting Involved - Parent Volunteers

While there is a professional Boy Scouts of America organization supporting Cub Scouting, at the Pack level everything is done by parent volunteers. Adult positions in the most Packs - from Cubmaster to Committee Member - are filled by a parent with children in that Pack. Without parent volunteers, Cub Scout Packs could not function and would not exist!

As Cub Scouts advance on to Boy Scouts after the 5th grade, their parent volunteers typically "graduate" out of the Pack as well. So there is regular change in the adult leadership of the Pack and a regular need to look for new parents to step up and help. We see that as a healthy process that constantly brings fresh ideas and outlooks to the Pack.

There are two main areas parents can volunteer in:

1. Pack Committee -- this meets once a month for 1-2 hours to plan the Pack's schedule, prepare for Pack events, and discuss any issues related to the Pack. We encourage at least one parent from each den be a part of the Pack Committee. At least two Pack Committee members must apply for adult membership in the Boy Scouts of America and attend appropriate training. Committee members can volunteer to fill specific job responsbilities, including Committee Chair, Treasurer, Refreshements Chair, Pinewood Derby Chair, Awards Chair, Popcorn Kernal, Blue & Gold Award Dinner Chair, and Recruitment Chair. Here's some general information about the duties of a typical Committee member.

2. Direct Scout Leadership -- These are adult volunteer positions that are directly responsible for leading boys in Scouting activities usually on a weekly basis, including the Cubmaster, Assistant Cubmaster and Den Leaders. Anyone interested in volunteering for one of these positions must apply for adult membership in the Boy Scouts of America, be approved by the Pack's charter organization, and attend appropriate training. Here some general information about the duties of a typical Den leader.

Boy Scouts of America, which oversees the Cub Scouting program, and Pack 42 are dedicated to providing a safe environment for all Cub Scouts. Adult applications are reviewed thoroughly and applicants must agree to a background check. There is also mandatory training for most Cub Scout volunteer positions (as well as ton of useful optional training). The goal of all of this is to insure the Pack delivers a Cub Scouting experience that is fun, educational and, above all, safe.

Cub Scouts and Pack 42 wouldn't exist without parent volunteers. By just investing a handful of hours a year, you can have a huge positive impact on these boys.

If you have questions, need more information, or would like an adult volunteer application -- please contact Cubmaster John Moore, Asst. Cubmaster Patrick Ryan, or Committee Chair Jim Bell. Contact information for John, Patrick and Jim are on the "Contact Us" page of this website.

We welcome your help!