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Parent Volunteer Jobs - 2025/26
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Our scouting program is delivered entirely by parent volunteers.
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At least 1 adult from every family needs to sign up for at least 1 role to help the pack.
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Volunteering is a great way to show your child the importance of giving back to the community.
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We have a variety of roles to accomodate your interests and availability.
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All roles receive help and support from experienced adult volunteers.
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CategoryRoleAdult Volunteer
Time committment
Job summary
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Program Delivery: works directly with the kids to deliver the scouting program on a weekly basis. Pack163 reimburses for fingerprinting and background check costs for these leaders.Cubmaster
Victoria Salas Salcedo
WeeklyLeads the cubscout program, leads monthly pack meetings. Link to BSA description
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Assistant CubmasterPrasanth PulavarthiWeeklyHelps the cubmaster deliver the cubscout program, leads the flag ceremony at each meeting
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Den leader - Arrow of Light (boys)WeeklyPlans and delivers weekly den meetings with help of other parents
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Asst den leader - Arrow of light (boys)WeeklyHelps den leader deliver the program, ensures scouts are on track for rank requirements
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Den leader - Arrow of Light (girls)
Goshan Delos Santos
WeeklyPlans and delivers weekly den meetings with help of other parents
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Asst den leader - Arrow of light (girls)Mitalben YadavWeeklyHelps den leader deliver the program, ensures scouts are on track for rank requirements
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Den leader - WebelosJnanmoy MaitiWeeklyPlans and delivers weekly den meetings with help of other parents
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Asst den leader - WebelosWeeklyPlans and delivers weekly den meetings with help of other parents
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Den leader - BearArvind RangarajanWeeklyPlans and delivers weekly den meetings with help of other parents
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Asst den leader - BearBrendan WolfeWeeklyHelps den leader deliver the program, ensures scouts are on track for rank requirements
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Den leader - WolfPoorna RajaramanWeeklyPlans and delivers weekly den meetings with help of other parents
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Asst den leader - WolfWeeklyHelps den leader deliver the program, ensures scouts are on track for rank requirements
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Den leader - TigerSravanti JWeeklyPlans and delivers weekly den meetings with help of other parents
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Asst den leader - TigerNagaWeeklyHelps den leader deliver the program, ensures scouts are on track for rank requirements
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Den leader - Lion
will be identified in August
WeeklyPlans and delivers weekly den meetings with help of other parents
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Asst den leader - LionWeeklyHelps den leader deliver the program, ensures scouts are on track for rank requirements
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Pack Committee: behind-the-scenes roles to manage the pack and keep it operating smoothlyChartered Organization RepresentativeAnu NakkaPeriodicRepresents Rotary Club which sponsors our pack and approves applications for registered adult leaders. Must be a member of Rotary Club of Milpitas.
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Pack Committee ChairPoorna RajaramanMonthlyRuns monthly pack committee meeting, ensures the goals of cubscouting are being met, helps recruits new leaders. Link to BSA description
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TreasurerArvind RangarajanMonthlyTracks the pack's finances, pays bills, handles reimbursements, reports status at pack committee meeting, creates annual budget.
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AuditorArti SharmaQuarterlyWorks with the Treasurer to examine how records are being kept and provides suggestions on any improvements.
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Secretary & Supply ManagerMonthlyTakes notes during monthly pack committee meeting and uploads them to the pack's google drive. Maintains inventory of pack property and roster of pack members.
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Membership ChairPeriodicAnswers emails from prospective new parents, helps them get signed-up, and welcomes them to the pack
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Pack TrainerMonthlyReviews reports and makes sure all pack leaders are up to date on their training requirements. Suggests additional trainings to pack leaders. Ensures the pack is meeting Journey To Excellence (Gold level) requirements
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Advancement ChairMonthlyGenerates report of scouts who have completed requirements and purchases awards at scout shop before each pack meeting
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Roundtable ReporterMonthlyAttends monthly district roundtable and reports back during pack committee meeting. The roundtable meeting is often on Zoom and lots of useful information about scouting is shared.
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Camping: our pack camping trips are a family-favorite and we aim to have 2 camping trips each yearFall Camping OrganizerSravanti JOnce a yearOur fall camping is usually held in September. To make sure we get a suitable campsite, planning starts in March. This role identifies a suitable camping location, books it, sets up registration form. Works closely with the pack committee to determine best date and how to promote attendance. Ensures the necessary # of trained leaders will attend.
Plan/Send ommunications to families camping.
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Fall Camping Supplies CoordinatorOnce a yearIdentifies the necessary group supplies that are needed and enlists other parents to ensure everything is brought to the campsite.
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Fall Camping Meal CoordinatorOnce a yearPlans the breakfast and dinner menus and works with other parents to get the ingredients purchased and volunteers to prepare/serve assigned.
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Fall Camping Campfire MCOnce a yearWorks with the den leaders to plan a fun campfire program, including performances by the dens.
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Spring Camping OrganizerOnce a yearOur spring camping is usually held in May. To make sure we get a suitable campsite, planning starts in October. Identifies a suitable camping location, books it, sets up registration form. Works closely with the pack committee to determine best date and how to promote attendance. Ensures the necessary # of trained leaders will attend.
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Spring Camping Supplies CoordinatorOnce a yearIdentifies the necessary group supplies that are needed and enlists other parents to ensure everything is brought to the campsite.
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Spring Camping Meal CoordinatorOnce a yearPlans the breakfast and dinner menus and works with other parents to get the ingredients purchased and volunteers to prepare/serve assigned.
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Spring Camping Campfire MCOnce a yearWorks with the den leaders to plan a fun campfire program, including performances by the dens.
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Outdoor Activities: we strive to have at least 1 outdoor event for our families each month and may include hiking, kite flying, bicycling, etc. In addition we have fishing activities.October OrganizerOnce a yearOrganizes event by picking location and time, ensuring the required # of trained leaders will attend, working with den leaders to inform scouts about the event, and making sure all attendees bring the required forms.
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January OrganizerOnce a yearOrganizes event by picking location and time, ensuring the required # of trained leaders will attend, working with den leaders to inform scouts about the event, and making sure all attendees bring the required forms.
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February OrganizerOnce a yearOrganizes event by picking location and time, ensuring the required # of trained leaders will attend, working with den leaders to inform scouts about the event, and making sure all attendees bring the required forms.
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March OrganizerOnce a yearOrganizes event by picking location and time, ensuring the required # of trained leaders will attend, working with den leaders to inform scouts about the event, and making sure all attendees bring the required forms.
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May OrganizerOnce a yearOrganizes event by picking location and time, ensuring the required # of trained leaders will attend, working with den leaders to inform scouts about the event, and making sure all attendees bring the required forms.
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Fishing OrganizerOrlando SalcedoOnce a yearOrganizes one or more fishing outings for the pack
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Party Planning: these gatherings are a family-favoriteWelcome Back Picnic Food CoordinatorOnce a yearWorks with pack leaders to coordinate food purchasing and pickup for the picnic. Picnic is held in August. This position is for next year's event.
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Welcome Back Picnic Activity Coordinator
Once a yearWorks with pack leaders to run the fun activities planned at the picnic. Picnic is held in August. This position is for next year's event.
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Cubs-Giving OrganizerOnce a yearThis is a potluck held around Thanksgiving. The role is to create a sign-up list for families to bring food, spread the word to encourage participation, and find a few others to help with setup & cleanup.
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Blue & Gold Banquet CoordinatorOnce a yearThis is held in February or March to celebrate the founding of Scouting and the graduation of 5th graders (AOLs) into the Troops. The role is to create a sign-up list for families to bring food and spread the word. You'll put together a schedule for the event by working with CubMaster and den leaders who will run the Arrow Of Light (AOL) cross-over ceremony.
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Blue & Gold Banquet DecorationOnce a yearFinds a few others to help with making decorations, setting them up, and taking them down.
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Pinewood Derby: the iconic CubScout event held in March. Car kits usually go out in December so families have time to prepare their entry.Pinewood Derby CoordinatorPrasanth PulavarthiOnce a yearIdentifies and reserves a location to hold the pinewood derby and works with den leaders to get everyone ready for it.
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Pinewood Derby Check-inOnce a yearCoordinates with the Troop to weigh and register cars that are submitted to the race. Works with Troop to have pre-race activities available.
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Pinewood Derby PrizesOnce a yearIdentifies the award categories and orders the awards (tophies, medals, patches, etc). Works with Troop to manage the judging
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Pinewood Derby A/VOnce a yearSetup cameras and monitors for instant replay and rankings
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Community Service: scouting teaches to give back to the communityCommunity Cleanup OrganizerOnce a yearIdentifies and registers the pack for a cleanup event to participate in. While not a requirement, this is usually around Coastal Cleanup Day in September. Secures the supplies needed (purchase and get reimbursed or get donated by city, etc). Creates sign-up sheet, ensures attendees bring required forms, and makes sure required # of registered leaders will attend. Works with den leaders to track attendance and mark off in ScoutBook for requirements and awards.
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Scouting For Food OrganizerOnce a yearIdentifies the time and location for our pack's Scouting for Food. One day the pack will hang fliers in a specific neighborhood and then 1 week later the pack will pick up any donations. Works with den leaders to track attendance and mark off in ScoutBook for requirements and awards.
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Spring Community Service OrganizerOnce a yearIdentifies and schedules a spring community service activity for the pack, usually around Earth Day
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Art: themed art projectsChristmas In the Park LogisticsOnce a yearRegisters our pack for a tree in the scouting section of Christmas in the Park in downtown San Jose and schedules a time for us to decorate it (usually the week of Thanksgiving).
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Christmas In the Park Art ProjectOnce a yearLeads scouts during a pack meeting in making ornaments and other decorations for the tree.
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Marketing and Outreach: a healthy pack is a growing packRecruitment Flier DesignOnce a yearWorks with pack leaders to design fliers that are used to recruit new scouts.
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School OutreachOnce a yearIdentifies and registers for back-to-school events at local schools. Helps identify who can represent our pack at the events.
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Website InfraDavid LoPeriodicMaintains domain registration and website platform as needed for our cubpack163.com website
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Website Design and ContentPeriodicRefreshes design and content of our cubpack163.com website
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Social MediaBrendan WolfeWeeklyRegularly post news, photos, and info on the pack's social media accounts
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Newsletter EditorCuong DongMonthlyAggregates content for newsletter and sends it out once a month
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Scout-O-Rama Booth SetupOnce a yearScout-O-Rama is held the Saturday before Mothers Day from 10am to 4pm. Units from across the Silicon Valley Monterey Bay Council attend and have booths with fun activities. This role involves setting up the tables, tents, and activity equipment at our assigned location
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Scout-O-Rama Booth CleanupOnce a yearThis role involves taking down the tables, tents, and activity equipment from our booth.
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Scout-O-Rama Booth CoordinatorOnce a yearThis role involves making a schedule of families that will work an hour at a time staffing our booth and helping run the activities.
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