Den Leader

The Den Leader is the primary adult contact with the Scouts, and as such is the most important volunteer role in the pack. Typically, a den has 5-10 Scouts, all in the same school grade. The Den leader is typically the parent of one of the Scouts in the den. The den leader provides an ongoing den program that typically includes one or two den meetings per month during the school year. Use den meetings to provide advancement activities, field trips, crafts, games and other fun stuff.

• Guide, support, motivate, and inspire the Scouts in your den
• Strong advocate and preferably a participant in outdoor activities
• Facilitate your den’s participation in pack meetings and pack activities, such as helping to prepare your den for Pinewood Derby, performing skits, or conducting flag ceremonies.
• Guide the Scouts in your den through the advancement process. Keep advancement records that are also shared with the Pack Awards Chair so advancements can be purchased and awarded in a timely fashion.
• Develop a good working relationship with den parents and families. Use their talents to help enrich the den experience.
• Attend the pack leaders’ meetings
• Work directly with other den and pack leaders to ensure that the den is an active and successful part of the pack.
• Help ensure that your Scouts participate in pack fund raising activities.
• Promote wearing and proper use of uniform and insignia.

Preferred Tenure

1+ years, though ideally for the life of the den

Typical months of activity

School year

Time Commitment

· 3-8 hours per month, depending upon den and pack activities

Requirements

· Scout Leader uniform: Yes

· Attend Pack Leaders meetings: Yes

· Register with council (Committee Chair will manage this): Yes

· Training: Yes, see Training Coordinator for specifics

· District roundtable attendance: optional

· At least 21 years old

· Interested in working with Scouts in small groups

Benefits

· Opportunity to make direct positive impact on Scouts on a personal level.

· Get to know your child’s friends.

· Get to know your child’s friends’ parents. You may form lasting adult friendships.

· You get to learn all sorts of funny and gross songs!