Scouting for Food Coordinator

Duties:

Coordinates the troops participation in the annual Scouting for Food Drive. Appointed by the Committee Chair and serves at the satisfaction of the Committee Chair and the Troop Committee. 

Reports to: Committee Chair

Coordinates and promotes Scouting for Food effort.

  • Maintain liaison with district Scouting for Food coordinator.
  • Sign up for troop assignment area at the Boy Scout Roundtable.
  • Determine area assignments and recruit scouts/parents for each area.
  • Provide maps and instruction for drivers and scouts in each area.
  • Promote scout safety and two-deep leadership during this activity. Work closely with Scoutmaster and Troop Committee to ensure adequate adult and youth leaders are present.
  • Direct the distribution of collection bags.
  • Coordinate the collection and counting on donated food.
  • Arrange for transportation of donated food to designated collection point.
  • Keep records of each Scout's participation in the program and provide same to Advancement Coordinator for recording.
  • Report on results to troop committee.