1. Participant, Leader, and IST Recruitment and Selection Process
Jim Wilson Gerry Souser
Presentation Updated 31 Oct 2017

2. BSA Contingent Objectives / Focus Contingent Composition Team Responsible for Recruiting, Selection Unit Leader Required/Desired Qualifications Unit Leader Selection Process International Service Team Positions/Process Resources/Help Needed

3. BSA Contingent Objectives / Focus
Recruit BSA Contingent made up of Scouts and Scouters from the USA totaling 10,000
Actively promote the WSJ by ensuring that every Scout, Venturer and registered BSA adult is aware of the WSJ and his/her invitation to participate
Effectively create and sustain alignment and messaging with WSJ 2019 Host team, providing support as required
Ensure a premier international learning experience for every Scout participating
Use 2019 WSJ as opportunity to actively educate, engage, mentor, and empower Young Adults in every aspect of this project
Help develop a positive, safe, and secure environment for all attendees, guests, and staff members

4. BSA Contingent Composition
Total Contingent – bigger than any past WSJ
Up to 180 Units
Participants
Youth Participants (14-17 yrs*) 6,480 Adult Leaders (18 and older) 720
International Service Team (IST) 2,700
Contingent Management Team (CMT) 100 Totals 10,000 (*born between 22 Jul 2001 and 21 Jul 2005)
Make-up of CMT
Volunteers
Senior Adults 39 (30 recruited)
Young Adults 36 (26 recruited)
Professionals 25 (11 identified)
Total 100

5. Commissioner Team Responsible for Recruiting and Selection
Contingent Team Leader
Commissioners
Jim Wilson
Gerry Souser (YA)
Professional - TBD
Commissioner Team
Responsible for Recruiting
and Selection
Participants Commissioner
Kandra Dickerson
Emily Mausshardt (YA)
Professional - TBD
IST Coordinator
Mack Zewalk
Young Adult - TBD
Professional - TBD
NER Commissioner
Ken King
YA - TBD
NER Professional Support
Ron Timmons
NER IST Coordinators
(Name Pending)
YA – TBD
CR Commissioner
Jon Pederson
YA - TBD
CR Professional
Support
Jeff Stout
CR IST Coordinators
Reid Christopherson
YA - TBD
WR Commissioner
Del Bishop
YA - TBD
WR Professional
Support
Wendy Kurten
WR IST Coordinators
(Howard Dutra)
YA - TBD
SR Commissioners
James Hendren
(Matt Brown)YA
SR Professional
Support
Patrick Wedding
SR IST Coordinators
(Stan Okrasinski)
YA - TBD

6. Because of the Nature of the 2019 WSJ, and the size of the BSA Contingent….Recruiting is EVERYONE’s responsibility!!

7. 2019 WSJ - BSA Contingent Adult Troop/Crew Leader Qualifications
Personal leadership qualities of a unit’s leadership team are some of the most important factors in effective administration of the Jamboree
Good judgement and sensible controls will help make many regulations unnecessary
Unit leadership should:
Maintain policies and coordinate efforts with all other unit leaders
Assist the unit’s youth leadership to ensure fulfillment of their duties
Accompany the unit to and from the Jamboree, and be responsible at all times for the proper behavior and conduct of the unit, as they follow the code of conduct
Be collectively responsible for the health, safety, and morale of the unit
Cooperate with BSA Contingent Management Team and the Jamboree Host Committee at all times
Note: Before applying, applicants are asked to review the general qualifications and selection criteria. In that numerous applicants are anticipated; if they do not meet most of the criteria, and are not selected for a unit leader position, they may desire to consider applying for an International Service Team position.

8. Unit Leader Required/Desired Qualifications
Unit Leader (Troop/Crew)
Must be at least 21 years of age by 22 Jul 2019
Serve as a SM, ASM, CA, or AA for at least one year during 3-yr period prior to 1 Jan 2018
Complete basic SM/ASM or CA Leadership specific training. (Wood Badge and prior Jamboree experience desired)
All leaders require medical exam and submission of AHMR
Complete BSA YPT and WOSM Safe from Harm within one year of arrival at 2019 WSJ
Leaders req’d to review/agree to Code of Conduct, formulated around Scout Oath and Law
Be approved by local council and appropriate Region
1st Assistant Unit Leader (Troop/Crew)
Same qualifications as SM/CA are required

9. Unit Leader Required/Desired Qualifications
2nd Assistant Unit Leader (Troop/Crew)
Same qualifications as SM/CA are required
Except desired Wood Badge and prior Jamboree experience deleted
3rd Assistant Unit Leader (Troop/Crew)
Be at least 18 years of age by 22 Jul 2019
Serve actively in a unit leadership position
Complete National Youth Leadership Training (NAYLE desired); or have completed SM/ASM or CR Leadership specific training
All leaders require medical exam and submission of AHMR
Complete BSA YPT and WOSM Safe from Harm within one year of arrival at 2019 WSJ
Leaders req’d to review/agree to Code of Conduct, formulated around Scout Oath and Law
Be approved by local council and appropriate Region

10. Unit Leader Selection Process
Express interest to National/Region/Area/Council WSJ leadership
Once BSA Contingent Application site opens, and while applying, individual will have spot on application to identify unit leadership position desired
Unit Ldr, Assistant 1, 2, or 3
Leader applications will go through normal council and NSO (BSA Contingent) approval process
Once approved by Council/CMT, application of individual requesting leadership position will be sent to Region WSJ committees and selection teams who will determine how to best schedule, vette, select, and assign their unit leaders
Assignment to a specific unit may not occur at the time of preliminary Region selection; will remain responsibility of Region leadership to make unit assignments

11. International Service Team (IST) Positions
Definition of IST at 24th WSJ from News Bulletin #1
“In order to make a jamboree happen, about 9,000 people are needed to serve on the International Service Team. Scouts who are at least 18 years of age at the start of the jamboree are welcome to join the IST.”
“IST members should be able to communicate in English and/or French, and be ready to perform any tasks necessary for the jamboree. In addition, they must attend the jamboree as part of a national contingent.”
BSA Contingent has initial target of up to 2,700 ISTs
To provide 2,700 qualified ISTs, we’ll likely have to recruit 3,000+
Proposed quotas have not been assigned to Regions
Ultimate selection for IST positions is responsibility of Host Committee

12. International Service Team (IST) Process
Express interest to National/Region/Area/Council WSJ leadership
Once BSA Contingent Registration site opens, register and select their top three volunteer job preferences
Catalogue of IST jobs with descriptions will be provided
ISTs should pay close attention to indicating any specific qualifications and/or key positions held in prior Jamborees
i.e. medical quals, specific certifications, subcamp leadership etc.
IST application will go through normal council and NSO (BSA Contingent) approval process
Completed/approved IST registrants will be placed in queue for selection by appropriate staff member
If IST not selected for 1st choice, then will be looked at for 2nd choice, and/or 3rd choice
Once IST selected, will be contacted by WSJ Planning team with offer for acceptance

13. Resources / Help Needed
Will be working with Marketing Team to assure best flow of information out to qualified and motivated players
WSJ “Recruiting Meeting in a Box” will be helpful
Unit selections task far exceeds what Regions have been required to do in past
Assisting home Region teams in this process will be very helpful
Key informational bulletins and guidebooks will be required
Because ability exists to collaborate, will be seeking support from Host for timely IST position selections
Others?

14. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
2019 WSJ Dates? – 22 Jul – 2 Aug at The Summit Bechtel Reserve
Participant Ages? – yrs old; age reqmt established by WOSM
Costs? – In balance with NSJ fees; location-based fee structure includes travel costs from “gateway cities”
Scholarships? – Scholarship program is being developed/funded
How to Register? – Look for registration links to be published
Unit allocations? – Initial allocation is ~40 per Region
Unit Leader selection? – Done by Regions and Areas, as in past
Tours? - No planned touring, pre- or post-WSJ, to help reduce costs
Gateway cities? – To be finalized based on unit centroids
IST Registration/Assignments? – Will use same registration system; once approved by council and BSA Contingent, positions assigned by Host
Plus others…….

15. Any Questions??