Volunteering with Troop 132 - How You Can Help
With approximately 50 scouts in Troop 132, there is always a need for parental involvement. Whether it
is joining in at random times when your schedule permits, or taking on an ongoing position, there is
always an opportunity to become involved in your son's scouting adventure. Below are a few ways.
Become an Assistant Scout Leader
The Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmasters make up the “Scoutmaster Adult Leadership Team”
(SALT).
The primary duties of an Assistant Scoutmaster is:
a. To train and guide the boy leaders to run their troop.
b. To recruit/select Assistant Scoutmasters.
c. To set an example for the boys in living by the scout law and oath.
d. To work closely with the troop committee to offer a quality program that delivers the promise of
scouting.
Assistant Scoutmasters support the Scoutmaster and are held to same level of high character.
Assistant Scoutmasters are often assigned to provide adult leadership to a patrol and may have
additional functional responsibilities in support of the overall program.
Join the Troop Committee
The Troop Committee Charter Representative is the liaison between the troop and the
sponsoring organization.
The Troop Committee consists of parents of registered scouts within the troop.
Current Troop Committee
The Troop Committee
a. Manages troop funds
b. Works closely with the SALT team to organize activities and ceremonies
e. Conducts Boards of Review --
f. Interviews and places the Scout Master when needed
g. Oversees the general well being of the troop
Become a Merit Badge Counselor
Organize a specific activity during the year or go on a camp out - Notifications about events and
ongoing activities are emailed to the troop mailing list on a regular basis, so watch your e-mails!
Help out on an Eagle Scout project or a community service project - Requests for assistance are
emailed out to the troop e-mail list
Spend a night at Treasure Valley Summer Camp - contact Activities Coordinator
For details about volunteering , see Sections XII and XIV (pages 13-18) of
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