The Northeast Illinois Council thrives with more than 15 dynamic committees to deliver a standout Scouting program for youths in our communities. From Local Adventure Days to fishing, nature trails, and archery and rifle programs, NEIC’s Outdoor Committee orchestrates a variety of events and activities.
Help us be successful and expand our offerings! We need people like you to fill certain volunteer positions. No prior training is required—we’ll provide everything you need.
Here are the volunteer positions in need of filling. If you’re interested, contact Outdoor Program Chair Doug Wilson at 847-927-9400 or doug@wilsonhome.us.
Vice Chair for our Outdoor Committee
Help run the Outdoor Committee and provide support as the event coordinator for several Local Adventure Days each year. Volunteer should have great organization and communication skills.
Commitment: 6–8 meetings per year on Monday nights; 2 Saturdays per year
Program Assistants for Local Adventure Days
Help volunteers deliver the program at Camp Crown’s Local Adventure Days throughout the year. Lunch is provided.
Commitment: 2–3 Saturdays per year
Paddling Program Director
Ensure the council has the right inventory and all rules and processes are well established and communicated to units that wish to rent a trailer loaded with canoes or kayaks for a day of high adventure on the water.
Commitment: 8 meetings per year on Monday nights
Fishing Program Director
Help expand Camp Crown with a bluegill fishing pond and deliver the fishing program during the Cub Camporee and Boo Camp. Volunteer should be passionate about fishing but doesn’t need to be an expert.
Commitment: 8 meetings per year on Monday nights
Pump Track and Cycling Assistant Program Director
Help with program planning and assisting at Local Adventure Days. If you are passionate about cycling, it’s a great way to bring that experience to our youths.
Commitment: 2–3 Saturdays per year
Nature Trails Program Director
Help build the nature program at Camp Crown, including geocaching, a tree identification program and more. Volunteer should have a passion for bringing education and fun about nature to our Scouting program.
Commitment: 8 meetings per year on Monday nights
Camp Crown Forward Planning Group Planning Office Coordinator
Help keep the Forward Planning Group organized and get a large number of new project ideas through ideation, prioritization, funding and completion. Make your mark on the council and be involved in the exciting future of programs at Camp Crown.
Archery Range Program Assistant
Help the volunteer archery range officers run the archery range on Local Adventure Days. Have fun running one of our most popular programs and get trained as an archery instructor along the way.
Commitment: 2–3 Saturdays per year
Rifle Range Program Assistant
Help the volunteer rifle range safety officers run the rifle range on Local Adventure Days and indoor rifle range days. Have fun running one of our most popular programs and get trained as a rifle instructor along the way.
Commitment: 2–3 Saturdays per year
Climbing Wall Program Assistant
Assistant the climbing wall, which is always a popular destination for younger Scouts, and become a certified instructor.
Commitment: 2–3 Saturdays per year
Interested in one of these volunteer positions? Contact Outdoor Program Chair Doug Wilson at 847-927-9400 or doug@wilsonhome.us.
Photo courtesy of Frank Martinek