{"alias":"newsItem","byline":"Rob Murray, Chief Volunteer for International","standfirst":"","content":{"layouts":[{"type":"singleColumn","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003EOver the last year and a half, we\u2019ve taken a close look at our experience of the \u003Ca href=\u0022/about-us/our-impacts-and-reports/learning-from-the-world-scout-jamboree-in-south-korea/\u0022 title=\u0022Learning from the World Scout Jamboree in South Korea\u0022\u003E25th World Scout Jamboree in South Korea\u003C/a\u003E. It was an event full of challenges, but also huge moments of connection and adventure for young people from the UK and around the world.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAs a reminder, the UK Contingent left the site early due to significant safety concerns, relocating to Seoul. Eventually, the whole Jamboree site closed for the safety of all participants.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/international-scouts-and-events/\u0022 title=\u0022International Scouts and events\u0022\u003EWorld Scouting events\u003C/a\u003E like \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/international-scouts-and-events/international-events/wsj/\u0022 title=\u0022WSJ\u0022\u003EJamborees\u003C/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022#\u0022 title=\u0022About the Moot\u0022\u003EMoots\u003C/a\u003E and \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/international-scouts-and-events/international-events/roverway/\u0022 title=\u0022Roverway\u0022\u003ERoverway\u003C/a\u003E are powerful because they bring young people together from every corner of the globe. They promote mutual understanding and create bonds of trusts across nations. They\u2019re a chance to share different cultures and traditions, learn new ways of Scouting, and build friendships that last a lifetime.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThey remind us that, while Scouts looks a little different in every country, we\u2019re all part of one worldwide family.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"gridImageBlock","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","image":"/media/nzkf01vy/scouts-at-the-world-scout-jamboree-in-korea-2023-3.jpg","width":5433,"height":2904,"altText":"A large group of Scouts pose together outdoors on a sunny day, many wearing colorful shirts, neckerchiefs, and hats. They are smiling and standing or kneeling on sandy ground with some grass. Green and white tents are visible in the background under a clear blue sky at the World Scout Jamboree in Korea 2023.","caption":"Scouts at the World Scout Jamboree in South Korea, 2023","link":null},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch4\u003ELearning lessons\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ETo make sure we learn as much as possible from the Jamboree in Korea, we carried out three reviews inside Scouts:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Col\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAn independent review commissioned by our Board,\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAn operational review, and\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EA review led by the UK Contingent Management Team. Alongside these, a wider review was also held at \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.scout.org/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EWorld Scouting\u003C/a\u003E level.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ETogether, these generated more than 350 recommendations for us to consider.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch4\u003EPutting learning into practice\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThis summer, our \u003Ca href=\u0022/about-us/our-people/board-of-trustees/\u0022 title=\u0022Board of Trustees\u0022\u003EBoard of Trustees \u003C/a\u003Esigned off the key recommendations of our internal review. Alongside that, the wider review has concluded, and the focus now shifts to putting this learning into practice.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe International Team will continue to take the lead on embedding these changes, updating and developing our Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as our experience grows.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ESome of the key recommendations include:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EMoving to face-to-face recruitment for \u003Ca href=\u0022#\u0022 title=\u0022International Service Team WSJ 2027\u0022\u003EInternational Service Team (IST)\u003C/a\u003E, Unit Leaders and members of the Contingent Team, recognising that ballots can still play a part, but won\u2019t be the only method.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EMaking recruitment open and transparent, helping to build diverse teams with leaders focused on their core role.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EDeveloping clear and consistent Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), so future teams have a strong foundation to work from.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EGoing back to basics by not hosting large pre or post events unless there\u2019s a clear need (for example, to address access challenges).\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EStrengthening governance and oversight of Contingents through operational leadership and committees of the board.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThis isn\u2019t just about what happens at UK-led events. We\u2019ve learned so much from others too; how they deliver their events, how they support volunteers, and how they respond to different challenges. In return, we share our own experiences, including the realities of operating in the UK\u2019s climate, culture and context.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"gridImageBlock","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","image":"/media/bwrikxem/scouts-at-the-world-scout-jamboree-in-korea-2023-2.jpg","width":2100,"height":1400,"altText":"The image shows a group of Scouts in Korea for the World Scout Jamboree in 2023. There are 9 Scouts all stood together wearing neckers and smiling at the camera.","caption":"Scouts at the World Scout Jamboree in South Korea, 2023","link":null},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch4\u003EA positive experience at the World Scout Moot\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAlready, this learning has shaped how we approached this summer\u2019s \u003Ca href=\u0022/news/2025/august/making-a-splash-in-portugal-at-the-16th-world-scout-moot/\u0022 title=\u0022Making a splash in Portugal at the 16th World Scout Moot\u0022\u003EWorld Scout Moot in Portugal\u003C/a\u003E, where more than 8,000 Scouts came together.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EFeedback from the UK Contingent has already led to immediate updates in our SOPs changes that\u2019ll continue to evolve as we prepare for the next World Scout Jamboree in Poland in 2027.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAnd of course, our international adventures don\u2019t stop at Moots and Jamborees. Every year, UK Scouts take part in \u003Ca href=\u0022/top-awards/explorer-belt/\u0022 title=\u0022Explorer Belt\u0022\u003EExplorer Belts\u003C/a\u003E, community projects, regional jamborees and events hosted by our friends around the world. That\u2019s why our operating procedures are designed to be living and breathing, always improving as we gain new experience.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"gridImageBlock","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","image":"/media/hw1pbwfn/16th-world-scout-moot-portugal-2025.jpg","width":2048,"height":2048,"altText":"The image shows a bunch of Scouts from different countries looking towards a stage where streamers have just been set off. The stage says \u0027Moot Official\u0027.","caption":"The World Scout Moot in Portugal this summer","link":null},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch4\u003EImprovements at a global level\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWe\u2019re also contributing to improvements at a global level. At the \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.scout.org/event/43rd-world-scout-conference\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EWorld Scout Conference in Cairo\u003C/a\u003E last year, we supported the adoption of the new World Scouting Events Strategy to strengthen governance and quality across world events.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThen this summer, at the \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.scout.org/event/25th-european-scout-conference\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EEuropean Scout Conference in Vienna\u003C/a\u003E, we put forward a resolution to improve the governance and support of Roverway. Both steps show our commitment to making international Scout events stronger, safer and more inclusive for everyone.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAlongside my staff counterpart, I\u2019ll continue to provide leadership to this strand of work, making sure the lessons we\u2019ve learned are carried forward. By doing that, we can make sure every international opportunity, big or small, is both safe and inspiring for the young people and volunteers who take part.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"type":"Promo","cta":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EI\u0027d like to say huge thank you to everyone who\u2019s been part of the review teams \u2013 volunteers, parents, participants and staff.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EYour honesty, dedication and hard work have been at the heart of this process and will make a real difference to future generations of Scouts.\u003C/p\u003E","link":null,"colour":"#f1f1f1","title":"Thank you","image":null,"imageFocus":"","imageId":0,"imageKey":"00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000","imageCrop":"","gridType":"card","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""}]}],"config":null}]},"searchDescription":null,"pageType":null,"location":null,"versionDate":"06 October 2025","reviewDate":null,"furtherReading":[{"caption":"","title":"Learning from the World Scout Jamboree in South Korea","url":"/about-us/our-impacts-and-reports/learning-from-the-world-scout-jamboree-in-south-korea/","newWindow":false},{"caption":"","title":"Making a splash in Portugal at the 16th World Scout Moot","url":"/news/2025/august/making-a-splash-in-portugal-at-the-16th-world-scout-moot/","newWindow":false},{"caption":"","title":"International Scouts and events","url":"/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/international-scouts-and-events/","newWindow":false}],"relatedLinks":[],"id":87433,"nodeName":"How we\u2019re learning from the World Scout Jamboree in Korea","title":"How we\u2019re learning from the World Scout Jamboree in Korea","type":"newsItem","image":{"url":"/media/nzkf01vy/scouts-at-the-world-scout-jamboree-in-korea-2023-3.jpg?width=800\u0026height=450\u0026v=1dc36a17b1858e0","caption":"Scouts At The World Scout Jamboree In Korea 2023 3","type":"jpg","size":1360828,"width":5433,"height":2904,"altText":""},"assets":null,"headerOptions":{"headerTitle":"How we\u2019re learning from the World Scout Jamboree in Korea","headerSubTitle":null,"headerCta":null,"headerCtaText":null,"headerCtaLink":null,"headerBackgroundColour":null,"showSEOImage":false,"headerBackgroundImage":null,"quickLinks":null},"subHeader":"Here are the lessons shaping future international events from the UK Scouts\u2019 experience at the 25th World Scout Jamboree.","browserTitle":null,"silktide":"eyJjbXMiOiJVbWJyYWNvIiwiZWRpdG9yVXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9wcm9kLWNtcy5zY291dHMub3JnLnVrLy91bWJyYWNvIy9jb250ZW50L2NvbnRlbnQvZWRpdC84NzQzMyJ9","canonicalUrl":"https://www.scouts.org.uk/news/2025/october/learning-from-the-world-scout-jamboree-in-korea/"}