International Service Team
International Service Team (IST) members are dedicated adults who are assigned to positions to assist with the Jamboree, alongside ISTs from the contingents of other countries.
Let’s take a look at all of the details you need to know, before you register!
Who can go as an International Service Team Member?
ISTs can be any adult over the age of 18 at the time of the Jamboree, and will select their role later on in the process once it’s been released by the Jamboree itself.
However please note you’re not registering with the Canadian Contingent as a confirmed member, but rather applying for the position of an IST.
PUL Date Requirement
In order to apply as a Patrol Unit Leader, members must be born before July 30th, 2009. This ensures that they will be at least 18 at the time of the Jamboree.
There are no exemptions permitted
We’re asked this quite often – the “what if” scenarios – so we want to make it clear that contingents do not have any ability to request exemptions. This is a set rule by WOSM, to ensure that all youth have one opportunity to attend as a participant.
Anything else?
Well…. yes! They must remain active members of Scouts Canada or Association des Scouts du Canada, in good standing, until the conclusion of the Jamboree. Should their membership lapse or change, their registration will be cancelled.
Other than that, like Scouting, the Jamboree is open to all members of Scouting, inclusive of all genders, backgrounds, and abilities!
International Service Team Fees
Like any major Scouting event, there are fees associated with attending the Jamboree. As a World Scout Jamboree, the fees are typically higher for countries like Canada to attend, to ensure the event is afforable for other countries who may not otherwise be able to participate.
International Service Team Fee
$5,500
This Jamboree is for the youth.
We commit to ensuring that every element of our Jamboree fees will ensure they have a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
This is their hard-earned money, not ours.
What's Included?
- A once-in-a-lifetime experience
- Jamboree fees
- Travel from Canada to Europe... and back!
- Jamboree kit (your swag that shows you're Canadian!)
- Insurance for travel and medical
- ...and so much more!
What do you do with my fees?
That’s a great question! Recall how we said that everything the Canadian Contingent does is with a youth-first perspective?
We want to be completely transparent with you about where their hard-earned fees will be used in the Jamboree. So let’s break it down….
Hover over the question marks on the image for more details on each bucket.
Jamboree fees are set by the Poland 2027 organizers, and are almost double previous Jamborees
Administration covers the preparation costs and administrative expenses
Kit & Merch are your Jamboree outfit and gear
Program covers costs for the theme of the Canadian Contingent, and our Culture Day
With the size and future date of the Jamboree, we require sound Risk Provisions, such as currency fluctuations, ensuring we don’t require additional fees
Travel is included in our fees, including support for any delays/issues may arise
Insurance from the Contingent is required for all contingent members