Does your unit have a dedicated New Member Coordinator?

Does your unit have a dedicated New Member Coordinator?

Joining a new Scout unit can be a little overwhelming at first. You’re presented with a calendar full of fun upcoming activities, but all the new people, places and things can seem like a lot to digest.

Fortunately there’s help. It comes in the form of a volunteer whose job is all about making new members feel right at home.

It’s called the New Member Coordinator, and it’s a position whose sole responsibility is to help welcome new Scouting families to our life-changing, adventure-packed program. In the Scouting spirit of friendliness and helpfulness, we kindly recommend that every Scout unit identify one or more volunteers to serve in this vital role. New Member Coordinators can serve at the unit, district or council level.

What does a unit-level New Member Coordinator do?

The unit-level New Member Coordinator forms a connection with new members and their families. They are appointed by and report to the Unit Committee Chair.

Each unit should have one (or, if needed, more than one) New Member Coordinator.

In general, all unit-level New Member Coordinators:

  • Serve as welcoming ambassadors for the unit.
  • Work with the unit committee in developing and implementing the Unit Membership Plan.
  • Participate in New Member Coordinator training and collaborate with the district membership team.

What about the district-level New Member Coordinator?

This volunteer, appointed by the District Membership Chair, serves on the District Membership Committee.

Responsibilities include:

  • Serving as advocates, promoters, ambassadors, mentors, supporters, colleagues, champions and cheerleaders for unit-level New Member Coordinators.
  • Sharing the New Member Coordinator concept, ensuring widespread awareness of the benefits of
    units’ having one or more New Member Coordinators.
  • Shaping the role of New Member Coordinators in the district so that the district and units benefit from
    NMC engagement and so that New Member Coordinators are welcomed, trained and supported.

Interested in stepping up and serving in this role? Contact your District Membership Chair or District Executive.

What about the council-level New Member Coordinator?

The council-level New Member Coordinator is appointed by and reports to the Council Membership Vice President. They receive additional guidance and support from the Council Executive staff.

Responsibilities include:

  • Serving as advocates, promoters, ambassadors, mentors, supporters, colleagues, champions and cheerleaders for district- and unit-level New Member Coordinators.
  • Leading the council’s team effort to strengthen membership in the council through collaboration with New Member Coordinators at all levels.
  • Sharing the New Member Coordinator concept, ensuring awareness across the council of the benefits of units having one or more New Member Coordinators.
  • Shaping the role of New Member Coordinators in the council so that the district and units benefit from NMC engagement and so that New Member Coordinators are welcomed, trained and supported.

Think you have what it takes for this role? Contact your Council Membership Vice President or council office for more information.

What other resources are available for New Member Coordinators?

Make this site your first stop.

You’ll find training information, forms, printable brochures, videos, logos and much more.

But wait! There is more!
Check out our Transatlantic Council Resources

The Transatlantic Council Membership Resources page contains a variety of tools designed to help units succeed in recruiting and retaining members. Resources include recruitment guides, promotional materials, social media content, planning tools, and other membership growth resources. Are we missing something? Let us know.

Need Additional Help?

If your unit needs assistance with recruiting, event planning, promotional materials, or membership growth strategies, support is available. Contact your district Membership Chair or email tacscouting@gmail.com. Our membership team is ready to help your unit make the most of this year’s campaign.

Thank you for helping grow Scouting across the Transatlantic Council.