Could you be the member of the Jamboree Team we are looking for?

We are very excited to offer you the opportunity to apply for a Contingent Leader, Deputy Leader or Team Member role to lead a County Unit attending an international jamboree in the summer of 2027. This is a fantastic opportunity to experience camping with thousands of Scouts from across the world!

We are planning to send Units to 3 different Jamboree events in 2027. You can apply for one, two or all three of them using the same application form – and we will be conducting one selection and assessment process (covering all 3 events) to create the optimum leadership team for each jamboree. The 3 jamborees available will all be in the school summer holidays in 2027 (end July/August). They are:

1. The World Scout Jamboree in Gdansk, Poland.
2. The Haarlem Jamborette in the Netherlands.
3. A UK-based international Jamboree style camp

Each of the camps have different characteristics and will be the right choice for different applicants. They will all have Scouts from around the world in attendance and are likely to be one of the largest events you have attended. For each camp the leadership team need to be able to work together to create an exceptional and memorable experience for the Young People they are leading as well as themselves. The Young People will be Explorer age (14-17) at the time of the Jamboree Camp.

Additional Information about each of these camps is available here:

World Scout Jamboree : /international-events/wsj/ and here: https://www.jamboree2027.org/

Haarlem Jamborette here: https://www.haarlemjamborette.nl/

UK-based International Camp: This is one example – CamJam 2027 , however we do anticipate other options becoming available soon. The Leadership team will be able to decide which UK Jamboree to attend.

Key Facts

Recruitment of Young People

The leadership teams will need to spend time over summer/autumn 2025 putting together and managing a selection process to determine who will make up the Units. In addition the Teams  will need to put together their plans for the jamboree preparation camps and events, for fundraising (if managing it centrally) and, for the Haarlem and UK camps, organising logistics – travel, equipment, food etc.

Costs

In addition to support from the County, limited grants are available from various sources within and outside Scouting. For previous jamborees, participants have managed to raise the majority of the fee via grants and fundraising.

HOW TO APPLY

Please read carefully all the information below and on this page:  Role Description and Person Specification  before applying, so that you have the best chance of being successful.

Applications are open to any adult volunteers who are (or will be) full members of Scouting and will be more than 18 by the end of May 2025.  The ideal candidates will have experience leading Explorers (or similar aged Young People), have been on an international experience with Scouting and preferably have their Nights Away Permit. Having said that, we would also welcome applications for the Team Member roles from individuals who may not have all the experience or qualifications required as yet, but are eager to learn and grow, with the potential to become future Unit Leaders.

Adaptability, resilience, organisational skills, leadership skills and interpersonal skills are also going to be key attributes of the successful candidates.

Application Form: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/5a63b25def5e447b8b355a8c19e4cd8a

This is the standard UK-wide application form, being used for the World Scout Jamboree. We have permission to use it to also recruit the leaders for our other County Jamboree trips. Please use the box entitled: “Please indicate any special or additional needs you may have” to state which Jamboree you are applying for – you can apply for 1, 2 or all 3

To tell us all about yourself and why you are a great choice for the role, you can submit extra information using a video or a written document, in addition to the basic factual information required by the application form.

Key Dates:

The selection days are an opportunity for you to tell us and show us who you are, and why you are a great choice for a leadership role at one of the Jamborees. They will include practical activities as well as a short interview and are designed for us to get to know you a little and understand how your skills and experiences (in and out of Scouting) would contribute to the Unit Leadership team.  Of course, you can also ask us any questions on the day, so that you can determine whether the position is right for you at this time.

The successful Unit Leaders will be invited to join the assessment panel for the Selection Day on 20^th July so that they have a say in the selection of their team. The aim is to create a well-balanced team with a range of skills, experiences and backgrounds who will enjoy working together.

Any Questions?  

We will provide more information at the Selection Days, but If you want to know more about the opportunities ahead of applying, please speak to one the following:

• Gillan Barnard (Barnard@glmwscouts.org.uk) Team Leader, International
• Sanjay Chandarana (chandarana@glmwscouts.org.uk) (previous WSJ Team Leader)
• Cathy Muxlow (muxlow@glmwscouts.org.uk) (previous Haarlem Jamborette Team Leader)
• Geoff Vanderplank (vanderplank@glmwscouts.org.uk) (previous Haarlem Jamborette Team Leader)