Program Enrichment

Cultural Exchange

International Scouting experience for youth

Bring new dimension to your program

Exposes campers to customs, cultures, and Scouting programs of other countries

Invitation is sent to Scout associations

Scout associations promote and recruit

Prospective counselors fill out application and Scout associations certify applicants

International Department makes assignments based on skill set and availability of counselor and skill request and camp dates of council

Counselors are between 18 and 30 years of age

Both male and females may apply

Some counselors, but not all, speak fluent English

How to apply – must have an International Representative Reviewing/Accepting assigned counselor – timeliness Contact prospective counselor Arrival procedures and problems – ALWAYS CONTACT US!

Focus assignments on International Scouting theme International Days World Friendship Campfires (with World Friendship Fund

collections) Assist with the Citizenship in the World merit badge General visits to individual troops in camp

Camp Commissioner

Program Area instructors- Scoutcraft, Shooting Sports, Aquatics, etc. (cannot hold any camp staff position for which National Camping School training is mandatory)

Roving assignments

International counselors cannot be:

Intended for staffing purposes◦ Their position is principally one of cultural

exchange

Assigned to office work, kitchen staff, custodial jobs, or menial labor◦ The U.S. State Department prohibits

assignment of International counselors to these types of positions

What responsibility does the counselor have to their association?

What responsibility does the counselor have to your council?

What BSA provides

How counselors apply for visa

Length of visa

Problems encountered acquiring visa

Council Fee◦ $435 per counselor

Insurance◦ Covered in council fee

Social Security

Payment of Salary

Salary Deductions

What to do

What not to do

Council must be prepared to provide counselor with pre-camp and/or post-camp hosting.

Recommend hospitality for a few days immediately after arrival

Can be provided by Scout families or fellow camp staff members

Make arrangements in advance

Touring is allowed◦ U.S. government allows a 30-day grace period

after completion of employment

◦ Must depart U.S. no more than 30 days after leaving camp Non-compliance could result in jeopardizing further

entry into U.S.

As soon as the counselor arrives Problems that occur Counselor is unable to do

job as needed Camp has concern about

counselor When in doubt, please call!

We are happy to help!

Evaluation reports are sent to camp contacts regarding their international counselor

Evaluation reports are sent to counselors regarding their camp experience

Both reports are due to the International Department by September 1

Something totally different…

Develop leadership skills

Encourage intercultural learning

Not like your typical American Camp

Participants are assigned a variety of tasks

Most European Scouting is co-educational throughout

American Scouting volunteers

Age 18 to 30

Able to commit as a volunteer for a minimum of six weeks

Interested applicant reviews the available Scout centers on the European Scout Voluntary Programme (ESVP) website

Once they have decided on several Scout centers where they would like to work, the applicant fills out an ECSP application via the International Department website (they are not to apply on the ESVP website)

The completed application must have local council approval and is sent to the International Department for final approval

Sent to European Region

Forwarded to Scout Centers for review and selection

When placed with a camp, participants are contacted directly by the Scout centers

Participants get room and board

Participants receive a minimum of 30% travel reimbursement from the European Region while at the Scout center

Accident & Sickness Insurance from the BSA

Staff Opportunities

In March 2009, the Suncheon Asia-Pacific Scout Center began offering programs in English based on the Scout method of "learning by doing" - a hands-on experiential learning process in the outdoors through young leaders from the National Scout Organizations.

Korean youth may learn real-life, everyday spoken English and global leadership through various outdoor hands-on programs, weekly English camp programs, and seasonal experiential programs.

At the same time, staff member may learn about Korea's rich history, culture, and tradition as well as share the brotherhood of Scouting with participants and visitors

Applicants must be a registered member of the BSA

All members of Staff must be at least 18 years old on the day they arrive in Suncheon, be currently enrolled or have graduated from a university, and be less than 30 years old.

Available for at least 12 weeks Able to use and teach the Scout method and

introduce your country's culture Able to live by the culture and laws of Korea

-Furnished accommodations and meals-Full accident insurance coverage-One day off per week-Staff field trip to nearby cultural sites at the end of the term-Basic toiletries-Living allowance of $400 per month-BSA volunteers receive a $600 travel fund

The staff working periods are based on three-month terms and may be extended up to a year

Contact the International Department for an application

Send completed application to the International Department for approval

Staff is responsible for arranging own travel to and from Korea

Applicants will be informed by Suncheon whether they are accepted or not