Parent/Adult Helper and Parent/Adult Overnight roles in MyScouts

What is the difference between the Parent/Adult Helper Role and the Parent/Adult Overnight Helper roles in MyScouts?

For a comprehensive understanding of all volunteer roles reference our Volunteer Screening Procedure.

Parent/Adult Helpers are volunteers supporting the group who attend to assist the Scouters as program instructors, first aiders, etc.

Parent/Adult Helpers are asked to agree to the Code of Conduct annually they also must have their role explained to all youth. This role does not count towards Ratio or the Two Scouter Rule.

NOTE: Parents and other adults who assist Scouters at more than five Section activities must apply to become a registered Scouter, be screened as per the Volunteer Screening Procedure and complete all volunteer screening and mandatory training requirements.

Who can add these roles?

Parent/Adult Helper Role and the Parent/Adult Overnight role can be added by Group Commissioners and Group Registrars.

How to add a Parent/Adult Helper role

Login to MyScouts and select the section page where the Helper is being added next select 'Add Parent Helper'  from 'Org Options' on the left side menu. 

When 'Add Parent Helper' is selected a list of the parents not registered as Scouters in that section. Select 'Add Parent'

After the role is added be sure to guide Parent/Adult Helper to complete their profiles in MyScouts including their emergency, medical and contact information.

How to add Parent/Adult Overnight Helper roles

Login to MyScouts and select the section page where the Helper is being added next select 'Add Adult Overnight Helper'  from 'Org Options' on the left side menu. 

Next add the role using the form seen below.

After the role is added be sure to guide Parent/Adult Overnight Helper to complete their profiles in MyScouts including their emergency, medical and contact information.