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Volunteer Opportunities

Take Volunteering to the next level with unique leadership opportunities

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of youth? Interested in a fun, adventurous, impactful volunteer opportunity? If so, one of the positions below may be for you.

Scouting volunteers have provided generations of Canadian youth with a first opportunity to sleep in a tent, to experience leadership and to build self-reliance and self-confidence. Volunteer dedication, resourcefulness and enthusiasm are vital to Scouting.

Current Opportunities

Council Commissioner— Manitoba Council

Would you like to make a difference in the growth and development of youth in Nova Scotia and across Canada? Are you energetic, organized… a natural leader who can work at the top level to support and lead hundreds of volunteers? Do you enjoy being part of a dynamic team?

If you are interested, you are invited to submit your application for the volunteer position of Council Commissioner— Manitoba Council

Call for Volunteers: Pillar 1 Evaluation Team

Do you want to have the opportunity to join a new team which will shape the future of Scouting in Canada? Apply to join the Pillar 1 Evaluation Team to help evaluate, design and implement core Scouting organizational changes in alignment with Scouts Canada’s 2021-2024 Strategic Plan.

If you are an innovator and passionate about Scouting and ensuring youth from across the country can benefit from an outstanding outdoor program, the Pillar 1 Evaluation Team is the role for you.

Council Youth Commissioner — Chinook Council

Would you like to make a difference in the growth and development of youth in the Chinook Council and across Canada? Are you energetic, organized… a natural leader who can work at the top level to support and lead hundreds of volunteers? Do you enjoy being part of a dynamic team?

If you are interested, you are invited to submit your application for the volunteer position of Council Youth Commissioner — Chinook Council

Council Youth Commissioner — Fraser Valley Council

Would you like to make a difference in the growth and development of youth in the Fraser Valley and across Canada? Are you energetic, organized… a natural leader who can work at the top level to support and lead hundreds of volunteers? Do you enjoy being part of a dynamic team?

If you are interested, you are invited to submit your application for the volunteer position of Council Youth Commissioner — Fraser Valley Council

Council Youth Commissioner — Nova Scotia Council

Would you like to make a difference in the growth and development of youth in Nova Scotia and across Canada? Are you energetic, organized… a natural leader who can work at the top level to support and lead hundreds of volunteers? Do you enjoy being part of a dynamic team?

If you are interested, you are invited to submit your application for the volunteer position of Council Youth Commissioner — Nova Scotia Council

Council Commissioner – Nova Scotia Council

Would you like to make a difference in the growth and development of youth in Nova Scotia and across Canada? Are you energetic, organized… a natural leader who can work at the top level to support and lead hundreds of volunteers? Do you enjoy being part of a dynamic team?

If you are interested, you are invited to submit your application for the volunteer position of Council Commissioner— Nova Scotia Council

Council Youth Commissioner — Voyageur Council

Would you like to make a difference in the growth and development of youth in Voyageur and across Canada? Are you energetic, organized… a natural leader who can work at the top level to support and lead hundreds of volunteers? Do you enjoy being part of a dynamic team?

If interested, you are invited to submit your application for the volunteer position of: Council Youth Commissioner — Voyageur Council.

Council Commissioner – Battlefields Council

Would you like to make a difference in the growth and development of youth in Battlefields Council and across Canada? Are you energetic, organized… a natural leader who can work at the top level to support and lead hundreds of volunteers? Do you enjoy being part of a dynamic team?

Council Commissioner and Council Youth Commissioner– Northern Lights

Scouting is needed more than ever to give kids something fun to look forward to—a place where they can connect with their friends and share new experiences in the great outdoors, build resiliency and feel empowered to blaze their own trail.

Volunteers are key to helping youth experience the benefits of Scouting, and we’re seeking two outstanding volunteers to lead the Northern Lights Council (Alberta).

Call for Volunteers— Key 3 Roles for Strategic Plan initiative

Scouts Canada is looking for motivated volunteers and youth members to fill “Key 3” roles as part of our Strategic Plan initiative.

Each portfolio will form a “Key 3”, a shared leadership model consisting of two volunteers, one of which must be a youth, and a member of Scouts Canada’s staff. Reporting directly to the National Key 3, these teams will be co-equal decision makers who will be collectively responsible for different pillars of the Strategic Plan and Scouts Canada’s operations.Each will be tasked with recruiting a team of volunteers and youth to work with existing staff and volunteers to accomplish the priorities in the 2021 Strategic Plan.

Council Commissioner – White Pine Council

The Council Commissioner is the leading volunteer for Scouting in White Pine Council. Working closely with the other two members in the Council Key 3 (Council Youth Commissioner and Council Relationship Manager), the Council Commissioner is responsible for supporting and growing the Scouting movement in the Council, as well as being a vital member of the National Service Team and setting the direction for Scouting in Canada.

Council Commissioner – Shining Waters Council

The Council Commissioner is the leading volunteer for Scouting in Shining Waters Council. Working closely with the other two members in the Council Key 3 (Council Youth Commissioner and Council Relationship Manager), the Council Commissioner is responsible for supporting and growing the Scouting movement in Shining Waters Council, as well as being a vital member of the National Service Team and setting the direction for Scouting in Canada.

Council Youth Commissioner — Cascadia

Would you like to make a difference in the growth and development of youth in Cascadia and across Canada? Are you energetic, organized… a natural leader who can work at the top level to support and lead hundreds of volunteers? Do you enjoy being part of a dynamic team?

If interested, you are invited to submit your application for the volunteer position of: Council Youth Commissioner — Cascadia Council.

Scouts Canada Indigenous Reconciliation Steering Committee: Call for Advisors

Scouts Canada is about to embark on our organization’s Reconciliation journey, which lies at the heart of Scouts Canada’s work towards creating a culture of authentic inclusion for all who want to belong to our movement.

We recognize that we cannot do this alone and must seek the guidance of Indigenous FNMI (First Nations, Metis, and Inuit) peoples right from the start. Therefore, we are looking for Indigenous advisors to partner with our Board’s Diversity Equity and Inclusion Working Group, and form a Scouts Canada Indigenous Reconciliation Steering Committee (“Steering Committee”).

Communications Commissioner — Communications Functional Team

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of youth? Do you have leadership experience in Marketing or Communications?

Scouts Canada is seeking a strategic Communications Commissioner, Communications Functional Team to join as a Volunteer member of our Scouting Experience Team.

Council Youth Commissioner — Greater Toronto

Would you like to make a difference in the growth and development of youth in GREATER TORONTO and across Canada? Are you energetic, organized… a natural leader who can work at the top level to support and lead hundreds of volunteers? Do you enjoy being part of a dynamic team?

If you are interested, you are invited to submit your application for the volunteer position of: Council Youth Commissioner — GREATER TORONTO.

Council Youth Commissioner — Northern Ontario

Would you like to make a difference in the growth and development of youth in Northern Ontario and across Canada? Are you energetic, organized… a natural leader who can work at the top level to support and lead hundreds of volunteers? Do you enjoy being part of a dynamic team?

If you are interested, you are invited to submit your application for the volunteer position of: Council Youth Commissioner — Northern Ontario.

Communications Functional Team — Creative Services

As a collaborative team of volunteers and staff, we help create branded resources and messaging support for Groups, Councils and other Functional Teams to drive standardized, integrated & consistent communications across Canada.

Revenue Development Functional Team

The Revenue Development Functional Team supports fundraising efforts for Scouts Canada and Groups through multiple annual Campaigns inclusive of: Scout Seeds, Scout Coffee, Scout Popcorn, No One Left Behind, and Help Kids go to Camp. The functional team also looks to support Philanthropy, Corporate Giving, and Grants and Foundation Giving.

Program Support Functional Team

Do you want to help Sections get on The Canadian Path? Are you excited to empower Scouters to help youth have life changing Scouting experiences?

Our new Program Support Functional Team is looking to recruit an all-star volunteer crew with professional experience or a knack for in-Section coaching, event management, outdoor adventure and more.

Property Support Scouter

Working cooperatively with the Property Operations team and individual Property Committees and volunteers, the Property Support Scouter is a trusted volunteer and partner responsible for the successful execution of Scouts Canada’s strategic priorities. The ultimate objective of the role is to better support the safety, compliance, financial viability and overall customer experience at Scouts Canada’s properties.

The Property Support Scouter provides direct support to properties to ensure that they are 100% compliant, following all standard operating policies and procedures and are fiscally responsible and financially viable. Support will be provided through multiple channels, including telephone, in person, email, and video conferencing.

Property Support Scouter

Are you looking for a way to ensure that Scouting youth have a safe and memorable experience? Do you have a strong business acumen and enjoy working with grants, budgets, business plans? Are you excited to empower and help property committees find passionate talent?

Become a Property Support Scouter!

International Delegate

Hey, you! Yes, you! Are you a Venturer or Rover Scout between the ages of 17 and 26? Do you want to have the opportunity to represent Canada at international webinars, events, and conferences? If you answered yes to all three, then this is the chance for you. Scouts Canada's International Team is looking for FANTASTIC and ENTHUSIASTIC youth just like you to become an International Delegate.

Social Media Advisor — Coach

Communications Functional Team — External Communications

Working closely with the External Communications stream and Communications Functional Team, the Social Media Advisor – Coach is a self-motivator who leads social media best practices implementation, blending the Social Media Advisor role with a coaching component.

This role requires knowledge of Scouts Canada’s organizational values and programming, and involves working closely with our membership through organized social media webinars to empower volunteers to manage their own Scouts Canada Sections, Group, Council or camp pages.

The Social Media Advisor – Coach also has the exciting opportunity to mentor a participant of Scouts Canada’s Youth Spokesperson Program (YSP). YSPs have the option to develop their professional skills under the guidance of the Social Media Advisor – Coach, while also contributing their time and skills to support the Social Media Advisor – Coach’s responsibilities.

IT Volunteer

Do you want to be a part of the change you want to see in the world? At Scouts Canada our Vision is “Canadian youth making a meaningful contribution to creating a better world.” For more than 100 years, Scouts Canada has brought a world of adventure, outdoor experience, friendship and fun to 17 million Canadian youth and we need passionate people who share our Mission to develop well-rounded youth better prepared for success in the world.

Scouts Canada is seeking volunteers to join our IT Department.