Volunteer Opportunities

Young Leader Team

Volunteering at ScotJam is an amazing opportunity to be part of something special.

You’ll get to:

Gain valuable experience: Develop your leadership and teamwork skills while supporting a major Scouting event.
Meet new people: Connect with other Young Leaders from across Scotland and build your network.
Contribute to unforgettable experiences: Help create amazing memories for thousands of Scouts.
Participate in Activities: Have the opportunity to join in some of the fun alongside the participants!
Have fun! Enjoy the excitement of ScotJam while making a real difference.

As part of the Young Leader Team at ScotJam you will …

Support the delivery of Evening Programme: Assisting with games, activities, and entertainment.
Help with Participant Welfare: Providing support and assistance to participants throughout the event.

Important

Limited Spaces Available:
- ScotJam: Cubs - Up to 7 Young Leader vacancies.
- ScotJam: Scouts - Up to 4 Young Leader vacancies.
Age Requirement: Young Leaders supporting ScotJam: Scouts must be 16 or 17 years old.
PVG Required ... If you are 16 or 17 years old at the time of the event you will require

All successful Young Leaders, supporting the Cub & Scout events, will be invited to our Young Leader Get Together. This will take place in June and the location will be confirmed once we've put together the Young Leader Team. We strongly encourage all successful Young Leaders to attend, as we will use the 'Get Together' to meet each other and prepare for ScotJam.

Should you have any questions abouts the Young Leader Role at ScotJam, please contact the Volunteer Event Lead (Eoin Neil - eoin.neil@scouts.scot). Please include your Parent/Carer and/or Explorer Scout Leader in the email

Young Leader Event Fee

The Young Leaders Fees for ScotJam are as follows. This fee covers volunteer food, accommodation and activities.

Beavers Full Weekend £40 / Overnight £15
Cubs £ 150.00
Scouts £ 195.00

Thinking about being a Young Leader at ScotJam

Join our short online webinar on Tuesday 24th February 2026 at 8pm to find out what the role involves, what we’re looking for, and how to apply, including a walk-through of the application form.

Registration is required ... all the details are her → https://bit.ly/sj-yl-info

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