Be The Spark: Become a Volunteer
Have you ever considered the power of a single spark? How it can ignite a flame, bringing warmth, energy, and a sense of purpose? That's the core of our new campaign, "Be the Spark: Ignite a Future Leader," and we invite you to be that spark for the next generation. We believe that every individual has the potential to inspire and empower young people. Just as a spark can ignite a roaring flame, one dedicated leader can transform the lives of countless youth.
Volunteers are needed throughout our area. To learn more, visit Be the Spark.
Food Service and Kitchen Staff
The council is currently seeking enthusiastic volunteers to join our food service and kitchen team. Our camps depend on dedicated volunteers to help create a positive, memorable experience for every Scout who attends. We are looking for volunteers who can assist at Camp Strake and Bovay Scout Ranch with:
- Meal preparation and cooking
- Serving meals and dining hall support
- Maintaining kitchen cleanliness and organization
- Following food safety and sanitation guidelines
- Supporting special dietary needs (training provided)
Whether you have professional kitchen experience or simply enjoy cooking, helping, and learning new skills, we would love to have you on the team. Volunteers can serve for a single day, a weekend, or multiple sessions—whatever fits your schedule. Sign up to volunteer.
Cub Scout Camping
Volunteers are needed to help Cub Scouts have once-in-a-lifetime opportunities at Adventure Camp. Mentorship and support help shape and define participants' experiences. Without volunteers, these programs wouldn’t exist. Through volunteer efforts, young people develop character, learn leadership skills, and acquire abilities that will last a lifetime.
Support is needed in a variety of areas, including helping run the program area, serving as a camp commissioner, helping in the kitchen, and more. The registration fee will be waived for volunteers.
Troops are needed to support Adventure Camps. Sign up your troop to volunteer and enjoy free camping and meals while contributing to the future of Scouting! Scouts can earn volunteer hours. Sign up to volunteer.
Medic Team Volunteer
Join the medic team and serve as a health officer during council camping events at Camp Strake and Bovay Scout Ranch.
Safety is a constant priority, and we remain fully committed to protecting the well-being of our youth, volunteers, staff, and employees—there is no compromise when it comes to safety.
Volunteer opportunities are flexible—you can serve for a single day, a weekend, or multiple sessions, depending on your availability. Lodging and meals are provided.
A camp health officer (CHO) is a qualified adult (21+) responsible for the health, safety, and medical care of campers and staff, managing the health lodge, conducting medical rechecks, storing and administering medications, maintaining, and acting as the primary first responder for injuries or illnesses. They work under the guidance of the council physician-signed standing order to ensure compliance with Scouting America regulations. Sign up to volunteer.
Merit Badge Counselors
Play a key role in the advancement program by teaching merit badge classes at council events (e.g., Full Throttle, Trail to Eagle Scout Camp) and district merit badge events. During camp events, meals and lodging are provided.
Whatever your area of expertise or interest—whether it is a special craft or hobby (basketry, leatherwork, coin collecting), a profession (veterinary medicine, aviation, engineering), or perhaps a life skill (cooking, personal management, communications)—as a merit badge counselor, you can play a vital role in stirring a youth's curiosity about that particular topic. By serving as a merit badge counselor, you offer your time, knowledge, and other resources so that Scouts can explore a topic of interest
Sign up to volunteer.
Range and Target Activities (RATA)
Introduce youth to shooting sports by running range and target activities at district events (e.g., day camps, camporees) and council events (e.g., Full Throttle, summer camp, winter camp). The programs are age-appropriate and safety-focused, with the goal of fostering a positive shooting experience for each youth. Lodging and meals are provided.
• Cub Scout Range Master
• Archery
• Shogun, Rifle, Pistol
Training and instructor certification prepare individuals to serve in leadership or supervisory roles across a wide range of target activities. Learn more about RATA training opportunities.
Sign up to volunteer.
Special Needs Scouting
The council is committed to making Scouting accessible and enjoyable to all Scouts, regardless of their abilities. Since its founding in 1910, Scouting America has included fully participating members with physical, mental, and emotional disabilities. The policy is to treat members with disabilities as much like other members as possible. It has been traditional, however, to make some accommodations in advancement if absolutely necessary. By adapting the environment and/or our instruction methods, most Scouts with disabilities can be successful in Scouting. Sign up to volunteer.