Membership Resources
Membership & Recruitment Resources for Units
Scouting helps youth grow while having fun; and that fun is the best way to recruit. When families see kids laughing, building, and exploring, they want to join. Keep it simple: invite them.
Make your program visible through hands-on community events like Scouting Expos. Let families experience activities that bring Scouting to life. Share your story widely: post photos, celebrate achievements, and encourage parents and volunteers to spread the word. Personal invitations are the most effective.
Use the provided resources to save time and boost impact.
Recruitment Resources – Quick Guide (2026)
Simple, Action-Focused Summary for Unit Leaders
This guide makes recruiting easier by giving you ready-to-use tools – flyers, social media content, videos, and templates – so you don’t have to create everything yourself.
Why use it?
- Save time: Use proven, customizable resources instead of starting from scratch.
- Reach more families: Share Scouting through schools, social media, and community channels.
- Tell your story better: Show real Scouting experiences that attract new youth.
- Make joining simple: Provide clear invitations and easy next steps.
Promoting Your Unit Guide (2026)
Scouting grows when people see the fun and are invited to join.
This guide helps you:
- Be visible: Show up at community events and showcase hands-on activities.
- Promote easily: Use ready-made flyers, social media, and simple messaging.
- Engage families: Encourage Scouts and parents to invite friends.
- Make joining simple: Share links, QR codes, and clear next steps.
Bottom line: You already have a great program. This guide helps you share it. The more you promote and invite, the more your unit will grow.
Unit and Program Flyers
Visit our Recruitment Flyers page to find:
- Newcomer Flyers
- Program-specific Flyers
- Flyers Specific to our Military-Connected Units
- Volunteer Recruitment Flyers
Bottom line: Using these recruitment flyers helps your unit grow faster, reach more families, and share the life-changing impact of Scouting with your community.
Welcome New Cub Scout Families!
Discover everything your family needs to get started in Cub Scouting!
This New Family Guide covers how Cub Scouts works, what to expect throughout the year, ways parents can get involved, and resources to help your Scout succeed.
Start your family’s Scouting adventure with confidence and excitement.
Military Family Fee Waiver
Whether your child is a brand-new Scout or renewing their membership, this waiver makes it easier than ever to dive into confidence-building adventures, leadership skills, and lifelong friendships.
– Military Family Fee Waiver Info Flyer [JPG] [PDF]
My.Scouting Transfer and Multiple Registration Guide
A step-by-step guide on how self-transfer from another council or within the council, leader transfer options and multiples. Updated with 2024 My.Scouting screen captures. [PDF file]
Military-Connected Resources
VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT: TRACKING YOUR SERVICE HOURS
VMIS Guide: A step-by-step guide on how volunteers can start tracking their service hours on the online Volunteer Management Information System. [PDF file]
Time Off: Participation in Volunteer Activities
Active Duty: Check with your Command about Permissive TDY for Scouting [Army in Europe Reg 215-8]
Federal Employees: Granting Time Off to Permit Federal Employees to Participate in Volunteer Activities: Fact Sheet in PDF Format.
