{"alias":"newsItem","byline":"by Rob Murray, Chief Volunteer for International","standfirst":"We are delighted to confirm that UK Scouts will attend the 26th World Scout Jamboree taking place in Poland during the summer of 2027. \n","content":{"layouts":[{"type":"singleColumn","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cdiv class=\u0022SCXW48146482 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW48146482 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW48146482 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW48146482 BCX0\u0022\u003EFollowing a \u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/about-us/our-impacts-and-reports/learning-from-the-world-scout-jamboree-in-south-korea/\u0022 title=\u002225th World Scout Jamboree Review\u0022\u003Ereview of the 25th \u003C/a\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW48146482 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/about-us/our-impacts-and-reports/learning-from-the-world-scout-jamboree-in-south-korea/\u0022 title=\u002225th World Scout Jamboree Review\u0022\u003EWorld Scout Jamboree\u003C/a\u003E, the review recommended that each World/European Regional event involving young people should be analysed and a decision taken if the event meets set criteria.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW48146482 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW48146482 BCX0\u0022\u003EOur team has reviewed the current plans for the 26th World Scout Jamboree and have reached the decision that the UK will send a Contingent of Scouts to the global event in 2027. \u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW48146482 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW48146482 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW48146482 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW48146482 BCX0\u0022\u003EAs part of our decision, we have some updates on the UK Contingent size, the selection process, the involvement of Girlguiding UK and the Educational Objectives. \u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022SCXW48146482 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022SCXW48146482 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cbr class=\u0022SCXW48146482 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW48146482 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3 class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW48146482 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW48146482 BCX0\u0022\u003EUK Contingent size\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW48146482 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW48146482 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW48146482 BCX0\u0022\u003EThe UK Contingent will consist of \u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW48146482 BCX0\u0022\u003E70 Units and 630 International Service Team members (IST), which\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW48146482 BCX0\u0022\u003E makes sure we have significant representation whilst improving operational management and quality of experience. There is a need for this Jamboree experience to go well and for the financial and safety risks to be well managed. Taking a smaller contingent will result in a more manageable and scaled back experience.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW48146482 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW48146482 BCX0\u0022\u003EFor IST numbers we have taken between 20% - 36% of the total young people within the contingent . The accepted recommendation is for the percentage to be no more than 25%, meaning 630 IST.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW48146482 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW48146482 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW48146482 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW48146482 BCX0\u0022\u003EThe UK Contingent will be engaging with the teams in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales as well as English Regional Lead Volunteers on providing space for allocating Units. \u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW48146482 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ch3 class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW48146482 BCX0\u0022 aria-level=\u00221\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW48146482 BCX0\u0022 data-ccp-parastyle=\u0022heading 1\u0022\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW48146482 BCX0\u0022\u003ESelection Process\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW48146482 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW48146482 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW48146482 BCX0\u0022\u003EFollowing the operational review of the 25th World Scout Jamboree, local teams and UK Leadership Team members we can confirm a\u202Fstreamlined and transparent selection process\u202Fthat promotes\u202Frepresentation, efficiency, and accessibility.\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW48146482 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW48146482 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ch4 class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW48146482 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW48146482 BCX0\u0022\u003EUnit Leaders\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW48146482 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW48146482 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW48146482 BCX0\u0022\u003EOur\u202FUnit Leaders\u202Fplay a crucial role in shaping the experience for young people. Here\u2019s how we are hoping they will be selected:\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022SCXW48146482 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr class=\u0022SCXW48146482 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022ListContainerWrapper SCXW48146482 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cul class=\u0022BulletListStyle1 SCXW48146482 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW48146482 BCX0\u0022 data-leveltext=\u0022\uF0B7\u0022 data-font=\u0022Symbol\u0022 data-listid=\u00227\u0022 data-list-defn-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;335552541\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559685\u0026quot;:720,\u0026quot;335559991\u0026quot;:360,\u0026quot;469769226\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Symbol\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469769242\u0026quot;:[8226],\u0026quot;469777803\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;left\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777804\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;\uF0B7\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777815\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;hybridMultilevel\u0026quot;}\u0022 aria-setsize=\u0022-1\u0022 data-aria-posinset=\u00221\u0022 data-aria-level=\u00221\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW48146482 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW48146482 BCX0\u0022\u003ENationally led selections\u202Ffor Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and British Scouting Overseas (BSO). In England, selections will take place within counties, all with UK Contingent support.\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022ListContainerWrapper SCXW48146482 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cul class=\u0022BulletListStyle1 SCXW48146482 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW48146482 BCX0\u0022 data-leveltext=\u0022\uF0B7\u0022 data-font=\u0022Symbol\u0022 data-listid=\u00227\u0022 data-list-defn-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;335552541\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559685\u0026quot;:720,\u0026quot;335559991\u0026quot;:360,\u0026quot;469769226\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Symbol\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469769242\u0026quot;:[8226],\u0026quot;469777803\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;left\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777804\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;\uF0B7\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777815\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;hybridMultilevel\u0026quot;}\u0022 aria-setsize=\u0022-1\u0022 data-aria-posinset=\u00222\u0022 data-aria-level=\u00221\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW48146482 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW48146482 BCX0\u0022\u003EWhere\u202FUnits need to be shared across multiple Counties, selection will need to happen\u202Fjointly\u202Fto make sure there is a mix of skills and experience.\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022ListContainerWrapper SCXW48146482 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cul class=\u0022BulletListStyle1 SCXW48146482 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW48146482 BCX0\u0022 data-leveltext=\u0022\uF0B7\u0022 data-font=\u0022Symbol\u0022 data-listid=\u00227\u0022 data-list-defn-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;335552541\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559685\u0026quot;:720,\u0026quot;335559991\u0026quot;:360,\u0026quot;469769226\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Symbol\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469769242\u0026quot;:[8226],\u0026quot;469777803\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;left\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777804\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;\uF0B7\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777815\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;hybridMultilevel\u0026quot;}\u0022 aria-setsize=\u0022-1\u0022 data-aria-posinset=\u00223\u0022 data-aria-level=\u00221\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW48146482 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW48146482 BCX0\u0022\u003EA\u202Fset selection period (May - July 2025)\u202Facross the UK helps make sure there\u0027s broad advertising and diverse candidate outreach.\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022ListContainerWrapper SCXW48146482 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cul class=\u0022BulletListStyle1 SCXW48146482 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW48146482 BCX0\u0022 data-leveltext=\u0022\uF0B7\u0022 data-font=\u0022Symbol\u0022 data-listid=\u00227\u0022 data-list-defn-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;335552541\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559685\u0026quot;:720,\u0026quot;335559991\u0026quot;:360,\u0026quot;469769226\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Symbol\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469769242\u0026quot;:[8226],\u0026quot;469777803\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;left\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777804\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;\uF0B7\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777815\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;hybridMultilevel\u0026quot;}\u0022 aria-setsize=\u0022-1\u0022 data-aria-posinset=\u00224\u0022 data-aria-level=\u00221\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW48146482 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW48146482 BCX0\u0022\u003EA\u202Fconsistent in-person selection format, with scenario-based activities and set interview questions. Ballots must not be used for Unit Leader selection.\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022ListContainerWrapper SCXW48146482 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cul class=\u0022BulletListStyle1 SCXW48146482 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW48146482 BCX0\u0022 data-leveltext=\u0022\uF0B7\u0022 data-font=\u0022Symbol\u0022 data-listid=\u00227\u0022 data-list-defn-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;335552541\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559685\u0026quot;:720,\u0026quot;335559991\u0026quot;:360,\u0026quot;469769226\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Symbol\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469769242\u0026quot;:[8226],\u0026quot;469777803\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;left\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777804\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;\uF0B7\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777815\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;hybridMultilevel\u0026quot;}\u0022 aria-setsize=\u0022-1\u0022 data-aria-posinset=\u00225\u0022 data-aria-level=\u00221\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW48146482 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW48146482 BCX0\u0022\u003EA\u202Fcentral application form\u202Fwill help track diversity and make sure there\u0027s a wide range of voices in leadership. This is in development at UK level.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022SCXW48146482 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW48146482 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ch4 class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW48146482 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW48146482 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW48146482 BCX0\u0022\u003EInternational Service Team (IST)\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW48146482 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW48146482 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW48146482 BCX0\u0022\u003EThe IST is the backbone of the Jamboree, helping deliver an unforgettable experience. Here\u2019s how we\u2019ll select the best team:\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022ListContainerWrapper SCXW48146482 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cul class=\u0022BulletListStyle1 SCXW48146482 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW48146482 BCX0\u0022 data-leveltext=\u0022\uF0B7\u0022 data-font=\u0022Symbol\u0022 data-listid=\u00229\u0022 data-list-defn-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;335552541\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559685\u0026quot;:720,\u0026quot;335559991\u0026quot;:360,\u0026quot;469769226\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Symbol\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469769242\u0026quot;:[8226],\u0026quot;469777803\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;left\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777804\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;\uF0B7\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777815\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;hybridMultilevel\u0026quot;}\u0022 aria-setsize=\u0022-1\u0022 data-aria-posinset=\u00221\u0022 data-aria-level=\u00221\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW48146482 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW48146482 BCX0\u0022\u003ESelections will\u202Fmirror the Unit Leader process, making sure there is fairness and consistency.\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022ListContainerWrapper SCXW48146482 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cul class=\u0022BulletListStyle1 SCXW48146482 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW48146482 BCX0\u0022 data-leveltext=\u0022\uF0B7\u0022 data-font=\u0022Symbol\u0022 data-listid=\u00229\u0022 data-list-defn-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;335552541\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559685\u0026quot;:720,\u0026quot;335559991\u0026quot;:360,\u0026quot;469769226\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Symbol\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469769242\u0026quot;:[8226],\u0026quot;469777803\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;left\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777804\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;\uF0B7\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777815\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;hybridMultilevel\u0026quot;}\u0022 aria-setsize=\u0022-1\u0022 data-aria-posinset=\u00222\u0022 data-aria-level=\u00221\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW48146482 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW48146482 BCX0\u0022\u003EScenario-based, in-person interviews\u202Fwill take place at nation level (Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and BSO)\u202Fand at the\u202Fregional level in England .\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022ListContainerWrapper SCXW48146482 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cul class=\u0022BulletListStyle1 SCXW48146482 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW48146482 BCX0\u0022 data-leveltext=\u0022\uF0B7\u0022 data-font=\u0022Symbol\u0022 data-listid=\u00229\u0022 data-list-defn-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;335552541\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559685\u0026quot;:720,\u0026quot;335559991\u0026quot;:360,\u0026quot;469769226\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Symbol\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469769242\u0026quot;:[8226],\u0026quot;469777803\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;left\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777804\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;\uF0B7\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777815\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;hybridMultilevel\u0026quot;}\u0022 aria-setsize=\u0022-1\u0022 data-aria-posinset=\u00223\u0022 data-aria-level=\u00221\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW48146482 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW48146482 BCX0\u0022\u003ESelections will take place in\u202FAutumn 2025\u202Fto allow the maximum amount of time for promotion and access for a broad pool of applicants.\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022ListContainerWrapper SCXW48146482 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW48146482 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW48146482 BCX0\u0022\u003EBallots will not be used for IST selection\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022ListContainerWrapper SCXW48146482 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cul class=\u0022BulletListStyle1 SCXW48146482 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW48146482 BCX0\u0022 data-leveltext=\u0022\uF0B7\u0022 data-font=\u0022Symbol\u0022 data-listid=\u00229\u0022 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