International Service Team

As well as being a fantastic opportunity for young people, the event can be a hugely rewarding opportunity for adults in Scouting too, as well as great fun! The International Service Team work directly for the Jamboree organisers, although they are part of the UK Contingent. They are the people who deliver the Jamboree on a day-to-day basis, in other words they make the Jamboree happen. IST from all over the world work in international teams to do everything on-site, from delivering programme, to serving in shops, to washing up and emptying bins. But no matter what job you are given, you can be sure of a great time, making new friends for life and experiencing the wonders of a World Scout Jamboree first hand.

Who is eligible?

Any adult member of the Scout Association or Girlguiding UK can apply, as long as they will be 18 or over on the first day of the camp. This means you have to have been born on or before the 24 July 1993.

How much will it cost?

The fee for IST will not be more than £1350 and we are working hard to reduce this further. The fee includes travel to and from the Jamboree site, your Jamboree fee, food, uniform items, badges etc. In addition we hope to announce details of a no travel option before applications open. This will enable you to travel to the Jamboree under your own steam at a lower cost.

Applications

Applications have now closed for the IST. The first 500 applicants to register have been invited to a selection event of their choice (see below for details). The next 250 applicants have also been invited to the selection events to be selected for a place on the reserve list.

Selection Venues

23rd Jan 2010 - Moor House, Durham
24th Jan 2010 - Gilwell Park, London
30th Jan 2010 - Fife, Scotland
30th Jan 2010 - Belfast
31st Jan 2010 - Cheshire
13th Feb 2010 - Nottinghamshire
14th Feb 2010 - Avon

Directions: Download a pdf with directions to all the venues here

Timescales

Dates

Action

19/10/09

IST application window opened at 10am.

19/10/09 – 19/11/09

Applications processed on a first come, first served basis

19/11/09

IST application window closed

Week commencing 07/12/09

Shortlisted candidates will be emailed to invite them to their first or second choice selection venue. Those candidates on a waiting list will also be contacted.

31/12/09

Deadline for candidates to confirm attendance at selection events (via email)

23/01/10 – 14/02/10

IST Selection days, Nationwide

Week commencing 01/03/10

Successful applicants offered a place on the IST and asked to confirm this by paying a £100 non-refundable deposit within two weeks. Unsuccessful candidates also contacted.

Week commencing 15/03/10

Welcome bulletin sent to applicant who have paid their deposits