There are more young people in the Wabash Valley ready for something better than we currently have adults to meet them.
Not “something to do after school," but something that asks more of them. Something that expects them to lead, to try, to fail a little, and come back stronger. They’re showing up for that.
But the quiet reality is this: those opportunities don’t exist on their own. They depend, completely, on adults who are willing to be present.
When there aren’t enough of those adults, things don’t just slow down, they close. Units stop growing. Programs shrink. And in the end, some youth never get the chance at all.
This isn’t about maintaining an organization. It’s about whether those moments of growth, confidence, and belonging, continue to exist here, in the Wabash Valley.
Strip away the assumptions, and Scouting is simpler than people expect.
It’s a young person learning how to lead a group instead of waiting to be told what to do. It’s a conversation around a campfire that lands differently than anything said in a classroom. It’s an adult choosing to guide instead of direct, stepping in when needed, stepping back when it matters more.
Yes, there are badges. Yes, there are outings. But those are just the framework.
The real work happens in smaller, less visible moments: showing a young person that they’re capable of more than they thought…holding a standard when it would be easier not to…being the steady presence that says, “keep going.”
You don’t need to be an expert in the outdoors and you don’t need to have a background in Scouting. You just need to be willing to show up...and mean it.
There isn’t one way to do this.
Some adults work directly with youth by leading meetings, organizing trips, and helping them navigate challenges in real time. Others take on roles that make those experiences possible, like coordinating, advising, and building the structure behind the scenes. Some give a few hours a month. Some step into deeper leadership. All of it matters and right now, all of it is needed.
If you’ve ever looked at the next generation and thought, someone should be investing in them, this is the moment to decide whether that “someone” includes you.
Because the need is real...the impact is immediate...and the invitation is open.
Not to fill a role.
But to be the person who shows up when it counts.
All adult volunteers will be required to complete an online lesson in Youth Protection Policies and Procedures. A background check will be conducted before accepting your application to volunteer with Scouting.
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