Volunteer Positions

Volunteers are a critical component of providing a solid and fun program for Pack 618 Scouts.  There are volunteer opportunities that run throughout the Scout year and volunteer opportunities that are just a few hours.  This list primarily includes year long volunteer positions, but almost all Pack events require volunteer support - if you see something listed below, use the Contact Us page to connect with the volunteer coordinator!

The Pack 618 Committee is made up of registered Pack leaders, all listed below.  These positions have position specific training, require background checks, and Scouting America’s Youth Protection Training.

Committee Chair

• Maintains relationship with the charter organization

• Works with the local Scouts BSA troops that Cub Scouts will graduate into

• Oversees pack finances 

• Runs Pack Committee meetings and assigns duties to committee members

• Reviews and renews the Pack Charter on a yearly basis

Secretary

• Keeps minutes during Committee meetings and distributes to Committee in a timeline manner

• Maintains Pack roster and assists with rechartering

• Shares online resources for Den Leaders and Pack families 

• Writes and shares Pack 618 Update with CCES and ASLC

• Serves as back up if the Committee Chair is unavailable

Cubmaster 

• Leads the monthly pack meeting

• Ensures the Pack, leaders, and Cub Scouts reflect the interests and objectives of Scouting America

• Recruits, trains, and supports Den Leaders 

• Works as a team with the Pack Committee Chair to cultivate, educate, and motivate all pack leaders and parents in Cub Scouting

• Ensures parents are involved

• Establishes and maintains good relationships with Scouts BSA troops

• Creating year-round programs that will aid Cub Scouts in advancement and allow them to help their local community

Assistant Cubmaster

• Supports Cubmaster in all assigned tasks

• Manages Pack Summer Activities 

Treasurer 

• Oversees the Pack finances, including the annual budget

• Provides monthly budget update to Pack Committee 

• Requests Pack dues from families

• Manages Pack bank account, co-signs on Pack checks

• Manages payments through Square

• Reimburses pack members for expenses

• Tracks Pack balance with Baltimore Area Council 

Advancement Chair 

• Updates ScoutBook for Pack Advancement recognition 

• Purchases Advancement supplies

• Plans induction and advancement ceremonies

• Trains parents and pack leaders to help Cub Scouts advance 

• Develops, builds, or obtains any equipment needed for pack advancement

Den Leaders & Assistant Den Leaders

• Running the weekly den meetings, ensuring that Cub Scouts are always working towards rank advancement 

• Updates ScoutBook with Den Advancements

• Attending Pack meetings and acting as a host for other den parents

• Keeping parents informed of events and activities

• Modeling behavior for Cub Scouts, including wearing the proper uniform 

• Developing fun outings that help Scouts learn more about their local community

• Helping Scouts with activities at the monthly Pack meeting

As previously stated, volunteers help the Pack run smoothly.  The below volunteer positions only require Scouting America’s Youth Protection Training.

Volunteer Coordinator

• Recruits and identifies volunteers for long-term positions

• Recruits and identifies volunteers for short-term needs and events

• Communicates with Pack leaders to understand volunteer needs

• Creates Sign-Up Genius for events that require volunteers

• Notifies event leader of volunteers status

Quartermaster

• Keeps records on pack equipment

• Makes sure equipment is in good working condition

• Issues equipment and makes sure it is returned in good condition

• Provides proper inventory, storage, and maintenance of all equipment

• Makes suggestions for new or replacement items

• Coordinates with Committee Chair, Cubmaster, and Assistant Cubmaster to have flags and speaker system at Pack Meetings and other events

Popcorn Kernel

• Registers Pack with Baltimore Area Council for Annual Popcorn fundraiser 

• Attends virtual training session related to popcorn sales

• Communicates with Pack about popcorn sales

• Registers Pack with Trails End 

• Organizes at least 2 table sale opportunities with local retailers (usually Giant) 

• Uses Trails End to organize Pack table sales

• Responds to questions from Pack parents about popcorn sales

• Shares popcorn sales information with Pack 618 Committee

• Attends Committee meetings during popcorn sales season

Fundraiser Coordinator 

• Identifies relevant fundraising opportunities

• Presents ideas at Committee meeting

• Point of Contact during fundraising events

• Coordinates with treasurer for account details 

New Member Coordinator

• Should attend most fall Pack events

• Connects new families to Den Leaders

• Helps new families understand the ways of the Pack and Scouting 

Recruiting Coordinator

• Works with Committee to develop plans and strategies to recruit throughout the the year, especially during recruitment season (August/September)

• Organizes Back-to-School night 

• Organizes annual new parent night & collaborates with New Member Coordinator 

Social Media Coordinator 

• Creates posts on Facebook for Scout events throughout the year

• Invites pack members to like/subscribe to page

• Highlights other Pack related/supported activities 

Day Camp Coordinator

• Announces Camp Linstead dates to Pack Committee and parents

• Liaises with Camp Linstead Key 3 and Pack parents and volunteers

• Organizes parent volunteer information

• Receives and reviews Scouts medical forms, provides to Camp Linstead Key 3

• Shares pertinent Camp Linstead information with Pack Committee and parents 

Pinewood Derby Chair 

• Provides updates to the Pack Committee related to progress of event, cost, issues, etc.

• Communicates volunteer requirements to Volunteer Coordinator

• Leads volunteer team day of Pinewood Derby

  • Track set up, race running, clean up, storage

• Organizes Pinewood Derby Build Days

• Maintains track, electronic timing, and race system

Blue & Gold Chair 

• Organizes Blue & Gold Ceremony to recognize Scouts bridging to Scouts BSA:

  • Assign theme

  • Food

  • Location & decorations 

  • Organize volunteers for Set-Up

  • Organize volunteers for Tear-Down

  • Gifts for Cubmaster and Committee Chair spouses

  • Special Awards for other volunteers

  • Program 

  • Games (if needed)

• Adheres to set budget

• Provides updates to the Pack Committee related to progress of event, cost, issues, etc.

• Communicates volunteer requirements to Volunteer Coordinator

Sponsor Organization Liaison 

• Attends one ASLC Council meeting per quarter

• Reserves ASLC for the Pack or Dens when needed

• Invites ASLC (and/or others) to Pack events (Blue & Gold, Pinewood Derby, Advancement Picnic)

• Organizes coat drive and clean up with ASLC

• Raises any issues related to Pack & ASLC at Committee Meeting

• Organizes and promotes Scout Sunday (first Sunday in February) 

Den Leader Mentor

• Organizes & leads Den Leader training

• Shares information about:

  • Leading Den meetings

  • Communicating with parents

  • Updating ScoutBook

  • Organizing the Den Calendar

Webmaster

• Updates Pack webpage as required 

• Creates Google Groups for new Dens

• Manages Pack Google account

School Liaison

• Requests reservation information from Pack Committe

• Notifies Pack Committee of any fees related to reservations

• Reserves school spaces for Scouting events using Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) application

• Communicates with HCPSS staff on status of reservations

Scouting for Food Coordinator

• Notifies Pack Committee of Scouting for Food dates and information

• Picks up Scouting for Food tags

• Emails Pack Committee Scouting for Food tag drop off locations

• Coordinates with local organizations (public food banks or religious organizations) for donation drop off

STEM Coordinator 

• Identifies three activities for Pack NOVA Day

• Coordinates purchase of activity supplies 

Religious Emblem Coordinator

• Provides information to Pack about religious emblems for all faiths

• Guides Scouts in meeting requirements for the religious emblem

• Communicates status to Pack Committee

• Awards Scout the religious emblem at Pack meeting 

Hike Coordinator

• Identifies dates and locations for Pack hikes

• Communications with Pack Committee about hikes

• Leads hikes at the specified location

• Ensures Pack has Six Essentials on the hike