A new inspiring adventure awaits you in the summer of 2020.
After the last EuroJam in 2005 in the UK, THE EUROPEAN JAMBOREE returns to gather young people from all over Europe in GDANSK, POLAND to celebrate Scout and Guide values, strengthen our international community and provide young people with the opportunity to meet and learn from each other.
The event itself will take place from 25TH JULY TO 8TH AUGUST 2020.
West Lancs is sending a unit of 36 young people and 4 leaders.
We are now looking to recruit 5 International Service Team (IST). You must be over 18 on the first day of the camp and be able to get yourself to and from the Jamboree in Poland.
The cost of IST (camp only) is around £260*.
* The fee is in Polish Zloty so exchange rate can vary slightly but once IST has been allocated we will confirm exact amount
The closing date is strictly Sunday 1st September 2019. A selection event may take place following this date.
More information
Why?
Becoming an International Service Team member is a unique opportunity to join the adventure of the biggest European Scout and Guide event of summer 2020 – the European Jamboree to support its organization and to contribute to the Scouting and Guiding Movement and the development of young people. Becoming IST is a true life changing experience and an opportunity for leaders to develop their skills.
The Experience
As a member of the International Service Team at the European Jamboree 2020 you will be part of a team of adults who have volunteered to support and cooperate with the organisers to ensure the success of that event.
The IST will have a schedule of allocated work tasks as well as inspiring programme offer and other activities to attend in their free time. IST members are expected to work hard and help run the Jamboree. Nevertheless, they will also participate in the IST Experience programme.
There will be ceremonies and activities for the IST just as there will be social time every day to spend with new and old friends. The IST Experience will be built on three pillars: Service, Free Time Activities (rest, personal development, fun) and Adventure.
The IST have a crucial role to play in making the event a success and we have every confidence that we can succeed in our mission by working as a team. Through your work and dedication, we hope to make the European Jamboree the adventure of a lifetime for all those that take part. Your time as a member of the European Jamboree 2020 IST will be very hard work, but we also hope it will be enormously rewarding and a lot of fun!
About the European Jamboree 2020
The European Jamboree is an official event of the World Organization of the Scout Movement and World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts and is open to Scouts and Guides aged between 14 and 18 years old.
The European Jamboree is being hosted by The Polish Scouting and Guiding Association and will take place on Sobieszewo Island, Gdańsk in Poland. The Jamboree is being planned and prepared by a large volunteer team drawn from a number of National Scout Organizations and Member Organizations around Europe.
For 11 days, European Jamboree will gather young people from all over the world in Gdańsk, Poland to celebrate Scout and Guide Values, strengthen brotherhood and sisterhood, give
the opportunity to young people to meet and learn from each other and what’s the most important to act together!
The main theme of the European Jamboree is ACT and the programme is based on the three pillars:
WAKE UP Every Scout and Guide possesses potential to become a driver of social change. They are invited to come to the Jamboree to WAKE UP and discover their power! They will interact with Scouts and Guides of various cultures, various languages and various countries.
LOOK AROUND Scouts and Guides will use their time at the Jamboree to LOOK AROUND (the Global Goals will guide them), to learn through adventures, eye-opening discussions, and inspiring workshops.
ACT and finally, using their skills and knowing where the helping hand is needed, they will ACT and make a change in the society.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR THE INTERNATIONAL SERVICE TEAM
To be a member of the International Service Team, you must meet the following minimum requirements:
- Be at least 18 years old on the first day of the Jamboree (born on or before 27th of July 2002).
- Be a registered member of a recognised National Scout Organization of the World Organization of the Scout Movement or Member Organization of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girls Scouts.
- Be at the European Jamboree site two days prior to the first day of the Jamboree – on 25th July 2020, and depart two days after the Jamboree ends – on 8th August 2020 (unless stated otherwise after you apply for a specific IST role).
- Be flexible, willing and committed to work hard with the possibility of being accepted and assigned to a role which requires long hours or work at various times of the day (including at night in some areas).
- Be willing to play a full and active part in a team with members of the International Service Team from many countries around the world whilst understanding and being compassionate towards the needs of others.
- Maintain the Scouting and Guiding spirit by being cheerful and pleasant to work with, even when discouraged or tired.
Further info can be found on the Jamboree website – https://ej2020.org/
Key Dates
Trip Dates: at least 25th July – 8th August 2020
Closing Date for Applications: 1st September 2019