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The Value of Volunteerism within the Boy Scouts of America

Presentation by:J. Michael Isom, JD, PMP

One Volunteer Can Make A Difference

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Mission of the Boy Scouts of America

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Summary: Volunteering for the Boy Scouts of America has helped people become better citizens, better parents, better managers/supervisors, and better employees

BSA Volunteer Outcomes Study

MethodologyConducted by Harris Interactive16,124 Respondents from across U.S.

Additional Studies:– Eagle Scouts: The Merit Behind the Badge (2012)– The Values of Men and Boys in America (1995)

Findings: “Men and boys with strong Scouting experience often demonstrate higher ethical and moral standards than non-Scouts.”

– A Year in the Life of a Cub Scout, Boy Scout, Venturer (1998)Findings: “Through weekly unit meetings and outdoor activities Scouts

gain strong personal values and a positive sense of self-worth, build caring and nurturing relationships with adults and peers, spark a desire to learn, use their time creatively, and gain social skills.”

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BSA Volunteer Outcomes Study

Outcomes of Scouting on Volunteers90% “Helps me be a better citizen”88% “Helping me become a better parent”66% “Helping me become a better employee”74% “Helping me become a better manager/supervisor”40% developed a “more personal relationship with Allah (God)”

Volunteers Commitment 288 million hours of service annually (20hrs/month avg)96% say they recommend Scouting to other adult volunteers

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Personal Values and Traits

“Kids see a good example of their

parents being involved with the

community.”

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Conservation

“You learn to use your resources to

the best of your ability.”

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Ethical and Moral Character“Hearing the Scout

Oath so many times can help you

make moral decisions.”

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Patience and Understanding

“I think I learned to be more

understanding of today’s youth.”

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Enjoyment and Self-Esteem

“You get to be a kid again in a

way.”

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Communication Skills“Volunteering

helped me be open and more willing to

listento what otherpeople have

to say.”

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Teaching Skills

“It’s very satisfying to see

the boys grow up.”

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Relationship Skills (Parenting)

“Scout volunteering

teaches you torelate to your

kids better.”

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Relationship Skills (Youth)

“How to deal with the boysand get them

motivatedwas part of

our…training.”

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Relationship Skills (Other Adults)

“I enjoyimmensely the

bonding thatI’ve had with

other adultleaders.”

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Outdoor Skills“I camped every

now and thenbefore becoming

a Scout volunteer. Now I camp at

least once a month and really

enjoy it.”

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Survival Skills“I feel confident I

could respondquickly and

effectively in anemergency

because of thetraining I’ve

received.”

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Management and Leadership Skills

“I learned some great leadershipskills that I have

been able totake from

Scouting to work.”

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Management and Leadership Skills

“Whether you’re fund-raising or

organizing a campout, you

have topull together the

resources andpeople and make

it all work.”

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Scouts of Yesterday….

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….Leaders of Today

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Scouts of Today become Leaders of Tomorrow

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Riyadh Troop 257 at Philmont High Adventure

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