Monday, March 2, 2009

Korea Scout Association Camp Staff Program

The Korea Scout Association (KSA) and World Scout Bureau Asia-Pacific Region (APR) will manage the Suncheon Asia Pacific Scout Centre (SAPSC), where youth may improve their global leadership and learn English through their experiences. The staff role will be to run the Centre's English camp, seasonal and other programs as well as offer a program to introduce a country's culture and share friendship. The staff working periods are based on three-month terms and may be extended up to a year.

  • The summer working period is from 13 JUN – 12 SEPT 2009
  • The fall working period is from 13 SEPT – 12 DEC 2009
  • The winter working period is from 13 DEC 2009 – 11 MAR 2010

The staff requirements are:

  • be endorsed by your National Scout Organization (NSO)
  • be an active Scout member of your NSO (the BSA)
  • be at least 18 years old and currently enrolled or a graduate of a university
  • be available for at least 12 weeks
  • be able to communicate in English fluently
  • be able to use and teach the Scout method and introduce your country's culture
  • be able to live by the culture and laws of Korea

Meals and housing are provided as well as a living allowance of USD $1,200 for three months. Staff is responsible for arranging travel to and from Korea. You can read more information on the WOSM website.

Please contact Lisa Marquis at lisa.marquis@scouting.org if you have further questions about the new program.

If you have questions regarding international scouting contact: Harlan Hogue International Representative WLACC at scoutmaster@hoguemet.com

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