World Scout Jamboree 2019 – Unit #44 GMW

Outline: To be part of a group of 14-18 year olds who will attend the World Scout Jamboree in the

USA in 2019 the participants should be prepared to attend all the training weekends, support

fundraising events and to able to assist the Unit leadership team to ensure a successful Jamboree

Responsible to: Unit Leadership team

Main contacts: Unit Leader, Leadership team, ACC International

Other contacts: County Commissioner & Deputies, DC’s, County Youth Commissioner &

Deputies, ACC Explorers. ACC Scouts, Scout Leaders of Host country

Requirements: Understand and accept the Scout Association’s Policies as a young person

member of the Scout Association and be a Scout/Explorer Scout within Greater Manchester West

Scout County

What we are looking for: ~

Ability to work with others and form friendships

Commitment to include others, listen and value others

Demonstrate the importance of being honest, trustworthy and loyal

Help other people / look after surroundings

Express their views and take time to hear others

Willing to take responsibility (for themselves, possessions and tasks) and make choices

Demonstrate willingness to participate, learn by doing and have fun

Commitment to the Jamboree experience, including training events

Open and willing to explore faiths, beliefs and attitudes, including those that are different then their own.

Be able to balance their education/work commitments with the demands of the unit

Able to attend the 3 weeks between the dates, which will be confirmed as soon as possible, but will be the end of July into early August 2019.

The Jamboree is a great opportunity to meet and build friendships with Scouts and Guides from all over the world. An interest in World Scouting and global issues would be beneficial, alongside cultural awareness.

Remember the Unit will have a year and a half to prepare for all that the Jamboree has to offer. Unit training will prepare participants for 3 weeks away from home, significant travel, different time zones, climate, physical and emotional stress, a minimum of 12 days camping, a post event and a HoHo element.

Application Dates

Your application needs to be completed and returned by 8.00pm on Friday 28 th October 2017, no later!

Your application should be emailed to wsj2019@gmwscouts.org.uk

Interviews/Selection will take place on 18th/19th November 2017 please be available on either of these dates.

You will be emailed details of this weekend after your application has been received.

Hand written applications will not be accepted.

Thank You

Unit #44 Leaders and Jeff Picton ACC (I)

Greater Manchester West County Scout CouncilG.M.W Scouts County Office, Unit 5 Kelmercourt House, 102 Sale Lane, Tyldesley, Manchester M29 8PZ T: 0161 790 5634 E: county.office@gmwscouts.org.uk W: www.gmwscouts.org.ukRegistered Charity Number(s) 508002

Application for Youth Participant GMW Unit#44 WSJ2019

Availability (mark which applies)

18th Nov 2017 19th Nov 2017 Any

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Please let us know why you are applying to be part of Unit#44 (explain how your skills and experiences fulfil what we are looking for) or why you think this would benefit you and your scouting future.

How do you think you can help your Group/Unit and also your District and County in the future?

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