Scouting operates through volunteer leadership. Volunteer leaders are an example of Scouting principle of service to others. Naturally, parents are the primary source of leaders in the Scouting program. You volunteer not only to serve Scouting, but also to serve your son and his friends, and to have the chance to be a positive influence on the youth in your community.
What does it take to be a volunteer? A long, rich background of Scouting involvement is NOT required! What is needed is a desire to work with and help young people, a willingness to make time in your weekly schedule, and the rest is easy! Lots of resources and training are available and others will support your efforts.
I DON’T HAVE TIME:
| 365 |
Days per Year |
| 24 |
Hours per Day |
| 8,760 |
Hours per Year |
| 2,920 |
Hours Sleeping per Year (8 Hrs./Night) |
| 5,840 |
Waking Hours per Year |
| 1,095 |
Hours Eating per Year (3 Hrs./Day) |
| 4,745 |
Hours Remaining |
| 2,080 |
Hours at Work (40 Hrs./Week) |
| 2,665 |
Hours for Leisure |
| 80 |
Hours for Scouting |
| 2,585 |
Hours Remaining for....PTA, Church, Shopping, Vacations, Relaxing, Hobbies, Movies, etc. |
TIME SPENT IN CUB SCOUTING:
Den Leader:
- 2 hours bi-weekly X 20 weeks (Den meetings) 40 hours
- 2 hours monthly X 12 (Pack meetings) 24 hours
- 8 hours daily X 2 (Training) 16 hours
- Total 80 hours per year
Cubmaster:
- 2 hours monthly X 12 (Committee meetings) 24 hours
- 2 hours monthly X 12 (Pack meetings) 24 hours
- 2 hours monthly X 12 (Roundtables) 24 hours
- 8 hours daily X 2 (Training) 16 hours
- Total 88 hours per year
Isn’t Your Boy Worth Some Of Your Leisure Time?