Posted: 1 May 2025

 The 26th World Scout Jamboree will take place in Gdansk, Poland in July/August 2027.  

World Scout Jamborees (WSJs) are fantastic events and their impact on those that attend can be, in some circumstances, life-changing. Many young people and adults return from Jamborees exhausted but elated! The role of the Unit Leadership team is key in making sure that all the participants in the Unit have a positive experience of the Jamboree – from the moment they are selected right through until the end of the Jamboree experience (which may not be for many months after the Jamboree has actually ended).  

Cambridgeshire will have one unit (36 Young people ages 14-18yrs plus four leaders) attending the 2027 WSJ in Poland along with the Units from all other UK Counties/Areas.

Interested in being the Unit Leader, Deputy or Leadership Team member?

Being a Unit Leader, Deputy Unit Leader or Unit Leadership Team Member is challenging but is also extremely rewarding.

The below points indicate some of the skills and experiences that would be beneficial for those applying for a Unit Leader, Deputy Unit Leader or Assistant Leader role. Not everyone will have all the skills, and remember many skills and experiences are transferable from other situations (e.g. family life, work, other voluntary commitments). There are also many skills and experiences that would be valuable but we have not got room to list every desirable characteristic here. 

I’m interested, how and when do I apply? 

Applications are now open and close on 30th May 2025. The key “need to -knows” before you apply can be downloaded here:

Here’s the link  to the Online application form?

Please only complete the on-line application form, once you have read the important supporting information above.

Do get in touch before completing the application, if you would like to clarify anything. We’re here to help and support you.

I would like to talk to someone before applying ?

Please email communications@cambridgeshirescouts.org.uk with your name, County/District/Group and Unit/section and  a phone number with the best time to chat. Brief details of your question would be helpful.

One of the team will then get back you.