Cub Scouting

Volunteer

We are a parent run organization. Each family is required to volunteer so that we can run the best program possible for our kids.


Registered Leadership

Pack and den leaders are registered and trained members of the Boy Scouts of America. They are parent volunteers.

Additionally, Tiger Cubs also have an Adult Partner who attends all den and pack events with them.

For more information on leadership training, see the Adult Training section of the Boy Scouts of America website.


All positions require the BSA online YPT Training. (Youth Protection Training)

Volunteer Positions


  • Cubmaster (Registered Position)

    • Works with the Committee to run a successful program. Primary communicator to the Pack. Plans and runs Pack Meetings.

  • Assistant Cubmaster (Registered Position)

    • Assists the Cubmaster, takes lead if Cubmaster is absent.

  • Committee Chair (Registered Position)

    • Runs monthly committee meetings. Does annual unit re-chartering. Is responsible for the overall program.

  • Committee Secretary (Registered Position)

    • Attends monthly committee meetings, takes notes. Assists the committee and pack with everything.

  • Den Leaders (Registered Position)

    • Plan and conduct den meetings and deliver the program for the designated rank.

  • Assistant Den Leaders (Registered Position)

    • Assists the Den leader in planning and conducting den meetings

  • Charter Organization Rep (Registered Position)

    • A liaison between the Chartered Organization and the Pack.

  • Advancement (Registered Position)

    • Runs advancement reports and purchases awards from the scout shop. Organizes awards to be handed out at Pack Meetings.

  • Treasurer (Registered Position)

    • Works with the committee to set budgets, collect payments, make payments and reimbursements.

  • Unit Commissioner (Registered Position)

    • An experienced Scouter who is a mentor to the Pack to help it succeed.

  • Membership

    • Assists new scouts in registering with the Pack.

  • Blue & Gold Banquet Coordinator

    • Blue and Gold Banquet is traditionally in February. This position works with the committee to come up with a theme, decorations, setup, and cleanup of the event.

  • Roundtable Representative

    • Pioneer District has monthly roundtable meetings to discuss upcoming events, important information, and ideas for running a good program. This position requires attendance at those meetings and attendance at our monthly committee meetings.

  • Family Camp Coordinator

    • We camp as a Pack at the tail end of summer, typically in September or October. This position coordinates our family camp.

  • Community Service Project Coordinator

    • Cub scouts serve the community. This position is to plan or find opportunity's for our Pack to serve our community.

  • Hiking Coordinator (Registered Position)

    • Plans monthly hikes of varying length and difficulty, Tracks scout attendance and awards.

  • Holiday Service Project/Activities Coordinator

    • Coordinates our gift donation drive and Christmas in the Park tree.

  • Pack Meeting Gathering Activity Coordinator

    • Plan and executes gathering activities before Pack Meetings.

  • Rain Gutter Regatta Coordinator

    • Plans our Rain Gutter Regatta event.

  • Holiday Parade Coordinator

    • We attend the Los Gatos Holiday Parade every year, This is typically the first weekend in December. This position works with the Committee to come up with a theme for the parade and coordinates the event.

  • Pinewood Derby Committee

    • Works with the Committee to run our Pinewood Derby. Typically takes place in January.

  • Pinewood Derby Workshops Coordinator

    • Coordinates pinewood derby workshops where scouts can build there cars.

  • Fundraiser Coordinator

    • Runs annual fundraiser, could be selling popcorn or something else.

  • Scout-O-Rama Coordinator

    • Works with the Committee to come up with a booth idea, coordinates setup, shifts, and cleanup of booth.

  • Scouting For Food Coordinator

    • Our annual Scouting for Food event is in November. Works with the district to map our area, distributes door hangers to dens, coordinates picking up of food event and dropping off at the foodbank.

  • Social Media / Recruitment Coordinator

    • Post to Social Media about our pack. Actively works to recruit new scouts. Flyers in school envelopes, back to school nights, posters, social media posts, etc.

  • Scout Day Events Coordinator

    • Coordinate various scout day activities with the pack (SJ Sharks, Hiller Aviation Museum, SJ Giants,

  • Pack Picnic Coordinator

    • Plans our end of year Pack picnic. Typically happens the last week of school at a local park.

  • Uniform Bank / T-shirts Coordinator

    • Sells our Pack T-shirts, collects and distributes donated uniform items.

  • Webmaster / Pack IT Coordinator

    • Updates our website and help the committee with IT related items. Sets up AV equipment for Pack Meetings.

  • Spring Overnighter Coordinator

    • Works with the Committee to plan our Spring overnighter held in March.