{"alias":"contentPage","byline":null,"standfirst":null,"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"sidebar","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003EUpdated: 22 November 2024\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch4\u003EVolunteering in another country can be a life-changing experience for you to meet new people, develop new skills and experience living in a different culture.\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EYou will need to link up with a Visits Abroad Recommender to complete the \u003C/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/international-scouts-and-events/going-abroad-with-scouting/\u0022 title=\u0022Going abroad with Scouting\u0022\u003Evisits abroad\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/international-scouts-and-events/going-abroad-with-scouting/\u0022 title=\u0022Going abroad with Scouting\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;process\u003C/a\u003E if you are volunteering as a member of The Scout Association:\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Eas an adult volunteer\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Eas a youth member as part of a visit abroad\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Eas a youth member completing part of your Queens Scout Award or Scouts of the World Award\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThere are many opportunities\u0026nbsp;both in and outside of Scouting some of which we have detailed below.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIf the host Country that you are applying to volunteer with requires an International Letter of Introduction from the Scouts International Commissioner (Chief Volunteer for International), you can request this by \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/e63f549e6de44d5fb78080bf86625a7b\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ecompleting this form.\u003C/a\u003E \u003Cspan\u003EYou must have a current role, a valid Criminal record check and in-date Safeguarding learning, or we will not be able to issue a letter.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"type":"Promo","cta":"Visit the Scouting America website","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThe Scouts of America (and some other NSOs invite Scout Network members and leaders (under 30yrs old) to join the temporary staff of their summer camps throughout the USA, with general or more specific responsibilities.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EVolunteer staff act as instructors in badge work and therefore you will be asked in advance of your skills and experience in this area.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThe work is hard, but ICSP provides a very rewarding experience and a superb opportunity to spend a summer in America, discovering both the country and its Scouting. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EAll accommodation and meals are provided, and you receive an average salary of $800 for the whole period to cover some of your travelling expenses. The registration fee is \u00A330, and you need to be available for six weeks, beginning sometime from late May to early July.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EApplications should be received by January for the following summer.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","link":{"name":"Scouting America website","id":null,"url":"https://www.scouting.org/","newWindow":false,"target":"_blank"},"colour":"#f1f1f1","title":"International Camp Staff Programme (ICSP)","image":null,"imageFocus":"","imageId":0,"imageKey":"00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000","imageCrop":"","gridType":"card","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"type":"Promo","cta":"Visit the KISC website","body":"\u003Cp\u003EKandersteg International Scout Centre (KISC) is the World Scout Centre, founded by Baden Powell. 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