International Scouting, Scouting America

10/19/2026

Thinking about a gap year, or just want to spend 6-12 months doing something different? Scout Adventures in the UK is recruiting for its 2027 Residential Volunteer Programme. 🇬🇧

Volunteers live and work at Gilwell Park or one of the other Scout Adventures centres in England, as part of an international team that helps more than 60,000 young people get outdoors each year. You’ll teach activities, help run the centre, and pick up new skills along the way.

Placements start in January and March 2027, and visa applications open 3 months before arrival, so if you’re interested, don’t wait too long. Learn more and apply at https://www.scoutadventures.org.uk/volunteer

Older youth members and young adults, this one’s for you. Know someone who’d love it? Tag them below!

10/16/2026

We’re looking for a Content Creator to join the International Committee’s Communication Team! 📸

The job is simple: help share what the Committee is up to and connect Scouts with chances to get involved in World Scouting. If you like taking photos, writing, or telling a good story, we’d love to hear from you. Apply by December 31st!

You need to be a registered Scouting America member. World Scouting experience helps, but you don’t need any. To apply, visit https://www.scouting.org/international/resources/open-call/

10/16/2026

Things to Do this weekend: JOTA-JOTI!
The world's LARGEST Scouting event is here, and you can't miss:
🧑‍🚀 Speak with the astronauts!
🤳 Zoom call units around the world!
🌎 Challenges that make your unit think global and act local

Video call slots go quick! To sign-up, visit https://jotajoti.info/video-call-guidelines
📸: © World Scout Bureau Inc. / Ronald de B**r, Jonathan Law

10/14/2026

Connect with Scouts from around the world October 16th-18th through the Jamboree on the Internet!

Sign up to participate in the webinars, video calls, or on scout-run Minecraft servers! There are numerous ways to join fun for free and without needing to travel.

The Jamboree on the Internet (JOTI) is an annual event that connects Scouts around the world over the internet. The event is held on the third full weekend of October each year, together with Jamboree on the Air (JOTA).

Visit https://scouting.org/joti or contact your council’s International Representative for more information!

10/10/2026

Bring a friend to the travel-free Jamboree! For units and individuals of all ages Oct 16-18th. For more, visit: jotajoti.info

10/02/2026

Interested in enhancing your leadership? Attended NYLT and want to go international? Apply for Interamerican Leadership Training!

Scouting America has 6 slots for young adults (18-26) to represent our organization at this life changing experience. ILT prepares you to be a leader for life and equips you with an incredible network of other Scouters from around the Americas. To apply, visit: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=oAiQ_UZ4iUmkxXfPrT9-Tnax0ic490tFkDoY6ASvqKlURTZTNVZZQ1Q4RVRVVEhQMjVLTFRRTEtPUC4u

*Note: This is the application for Scouting America's attendees, who must be registered in Scouting America. Other NSOs have their own application process.

09/28/2026

09/24/2026

🌎 ILT11 is near!
For over a decade, the Interamerican Leadership Training has brought young leaders from across the Americas together to learn, connect, and grow. This January, it's coming to Mexico 🇲🇽

We're looking for young adults (ages 18–26) with real leadership experience and a heart for bringing what they learn back home - to share knowledge, help lead local trainings, and step into decision-making spaces within Scouting America and the wider Interamerican Region.

The application for Scouting America members isn't open yet, but keep your eyes on this page for the moment it drops! Know a young leader who's ready for this? Tag them below. 👇

09/06/2026

📡🌐 Get ready, JOTA-JOTI is almost here!

October 16-18, Scouts from every corner of the globe will connect by radio or the internet for the world's largest international Scouting event. Councils everywhere are setting up Zoom calls with countries across the world, swapping cultures and stories — no passport required!

Meanwhile, Scouts in Virginia Headwaters Council (Louisa, VA) are catching a different kind of wave — radio waves! 📻 John is an adult leader with K2BSA (Scouting America's national Amateur Radio program). He shared with us how amateur radio connects Scouts with each other and builds their technical and leadership skills in the process. Plus, it's an activity for all ages!

This October, join in the fun and connect with Scouts around the world. Find a local radio club and see details at https://scouting.org/jota. Or contact your council’s International Representative today!

📸: Pack 183 and Troop 3, Virginia Headwaters Council (Louisa, VA)

09/06/2026

Calling all our Scouts in New England:
Scouting History meets patch trading at the annual SE Massachusetts Trade-o-ree, September 18-19th! With vendors from 4 states, they will also debut a collection with over 50 years of Scouting history.

All proceeds benefit a great cause: the World Friendship Fund and Kent Clayburn Memorial Scholarship Fund.