Wanted: Scouts BSA youth that want to be involved in the future of Scouting at a National level

Applications for the next cohort of the Scouts BSA National Youth Council are due on August 31.

The Scouts BSA program is meant to be led by youth and guided by adults. The National Youth Council — a group of youth that will help shape the future of the Scouts BSA program — is an extension of that philosophy. The National Youth Council is made up of 30 youth with a wide range of experiences and backgrounds from councils across all areas served by the BSA. Their job is to share their perspectives on the program’s strengths and growth areas, and to initiate discussions on which topics should be important moving forward.

The National Youth Council requires its members to serve a one-year term, from November 2023 to April 2024. During that time, the council will meet virtually once per month. Overall, the anticipated time commitment is around 3 hours per month, including the virtual meeting and other pre-meeting and post-meeting duties. Starting in November, the council will continue to meet the first Sunday of each month.

Who is eligible to serve on the National Youth Council?

The first requirement is that youth on the council must be available to meet on Sunday evenings and have the technology required to participate in Zoom meetings. (They do not need to purchase a Zoom license; the basic, free version will work just fine.)

After that, the National Youth Council members must be:

• currently a member of the Scouts BSA program;
• First Class rank or higher;
• at least 14 years old and not yet 18 during the entire term (Nov. 1, 2023-April 30, 2024);
• currently serving or having previously served in a position of responsibility in a Scouts BSA troop.

There is no cost to participate.

Interested?  A Scouts BSA Youth needs to receive parent permission and then can complete the following Application.