2.  Program Enrichment  Cultural Exchange  International Scouting experience for youth

3.  Bring new dimension to your program  Exposes campers to customs, cultures, and Scouting programs of other countries

4.  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

5.  Counselors are between 18 and 30 years of age  Both male and females may apply  Some counselors, but not all, speak fluent English

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

7.  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

8.  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

9. 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

10.  What responsibility does the counselor have to their association?  What responsibility does the counselor have to your council?

11.  What BSA provides  How counselors apply for visa  Length of visa  Problems encountered acquiring visa

12.  Council Fee ◦ $435 per counselor  Insurance ◦ Covered in council fee

13.  Social Security  Payment of Salary  Salary Deductions

14.  What to do  What not to do

15.  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

16.  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.

18.  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!

19.  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

21. Something totally different…

22.  Develop leadership skills  Encourage intercultural learning

23.  Not like your typical American Camp  Participants are assigned a variety of tasks  Most European Scouting is co-educational throughout

24.  American Scouting volunteers  Age 18 to 30  Able to commit as a volunteer for a minimum of six weeks

25.  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

26. Sent to European Region Forwarded to Scout Centers for review and selection

27.  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

28. Staff Opportunities Suncheon Asia-Pacific Scout Centre

29.  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

30.  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

31. - 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

32.  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