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Hub IST Team Member

Department
SBC - Subcamps
Code
SBC
1605
Location
On-site

Role conditions

Accessible for wheelchair
Primarily outdoor activity
Physical activity
Direct participant interaction
Mostly seated activity

Description

Become a part of the subcamp leadership team, managing the ISTs responsible for delivering programme activities within your assigned subcamp. As a Subcamp IST Lead, you’ll work closely with the Subcamp Leader, Deputy Subcamp Leaders and unit leaders to support daily programme needs, contribute to free-time activities, and help shape the Scouts’ everyday Jamboree experience. Drawing on programme knowledge from previous World or National Jamborees, you’ll bring confidence, structure, and initiative to your team.

Ahead of the Jamboree you will receive a role-specific training preparing you to guide your IST team throughout the Jamboree. On site, you’ll be fully integrated into subcamp life—camping with your subcamp team, working in scheduled shifts, and ensuring all ISTs receive balanced work and rest time. Your leadership will help deliver international events, support unit leaders with programme details, and ensure that subcamp activities remain engaging, well-coordinated, and safe.

Your work will be essential in creating a vibrant and supportive subcamp atmosphere, helping Scouts enjoy a memorable, meaningful World Scout Jamboree experience. hub management team and help support the daily life of Scouts and leaders across multiple subcamps. As a Hub IST, you’ll work closely with hub leaders to provide flexible, hands-on assistance wherever it’s needed—from practical problem-solving to helping maintain smooth operations throughout the area. Every day will bring new situations and opportunities to apply your practical skills, intercultural leadership, and adaptability.

You’ll camp within your hub alongside your team and take part in the full IST experience, including meals in the IST Dining Hall and access to IST programme activities during your time off. Working in rotating shifts, you’ll help ensure consistent support while maintaining balanced rest periods for all hub ISTs. A key part of your role will be supporting waste management within the hub, ensuring cleanliness, sustainability, and a positive environment for participants and leaders.

Your work will play an essential role in keeping the hub running smoothly, helping subcamps thrive and ensuring a safe, clean, and welcoming space for the Scouts living there.

Key Responsibilities

Requirements

Required skills

Being a trusted Scouter
Being a team player
Flexible and adaptive mindset (no 2 days will be the same)
Practical skills for a hands-on support
Leadership support skills

Experience & qualifications

No specific experience is required

Languages

Multilingual communication skills would be preferred

26th World Scout Jamboree Poland 2027
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Contact

Jamboree Organising Committee for the 26th World Scout Jamboree

Registered Seat:
Za murami 2-10,
80-823 Gdańsk, Poland

Jamboree Office:
L. Mierosławskiego 15,
80-430 Gdańsk, Poland
[email protected]
+48 58 58 59 007

Key Responsibilities

What it is: A list of the main tasks the volunteer is expected to perform in the role. 

What it helps you understand: 

  • what you will actually do during a shift (typical duties) 
  • what the role is accountable for (e.g., managing queues, guiding participants, daily checks) 
  • what kind of interaction and pace to expect (hands-on, customer-facing, operational support, etc.) 

Description

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What it helps you understand: 

  • the main goal of the position (why the role exists) 
  • the general type of support/service the role provides 

Tip: Use the Description to quickly decide if the role generally matches your interests before reading details. 

Description

Primarily outdoor activity
Most duties take place in the open air (often without shelter).
Primarily indoor activity
Most duties take place inside covered spaces (tents or buildings).
Mostly seated activity
Most duties are done while seated (e.g., desk-based tasks).
Physical activity
The role involves regular movement and/or manual tasks (e.g., walking, lifting, setting up).
Computer skills needed
The role requires being comfortable using a
computer and basic, general software (e.g., documents, spreadsheets, online systems).
Direct participant interaction
The role includes direct contact with young
people (e.g., delivering programme activities).
Accessible for wheelchair
The primary activity location for this role is
wheelchair accessible.
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The Organising Committee for the 26th World Scout Jamboree has been established by Związek Harcerstwa Polskiego as a foundation under the Host Organisation Agreement, providing a legal entity for the planning and delivery of the World Scout Jamboree Poland 2027. The foundation is registered in the National Court Register held by the District Court Gdańsk-Północ in Gdańsk under the number KRS 0001022285. It has a tax identification number of PL-583-347-28-08 and a statistical number REGON 52467170500000. The foundation’s legal seat is located at Za murami 2-10, 80-823 Gdańsk, Poland.

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