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As well as being a fantastic opportunity for young people, the event can be a hugely rewarding opportunity for adults in Scouting too, as well as great fun!
The International Service Team work directly for the Jamboree organisers, although they are part of the UK Contingent.
They are the people who deliver the Jamboree on a day-to-day basis, in other words they make the Jamboree happen.
IST from all over the world work in international teams to do everything on-site, from delivering programme, to serving in shops, to washing up and emptying bins.
But no matter what job you are given, you can be sure of a great time, making new friends for life and experiencing the wonders of a World Scout Jamboree first hand.
Who is eligible?
Any adult member of the Scout Association can apply, as long as they will be 18 or over on the first day of the camp.
This means you have to have been born on or before the 24 July 1993.
How much will it cost?
The fee for IST will not be more than £1350 and we are working hard to reduce this further.
The fee includes travel to and from the Jamboree site, your Jamboree fee, food, uniform items, badges etc.
In addition we hope to announce details of a no travel option before applications open.
This will enable you to travel to the Jamboree under your own steam at a lower cost.
How do I apply?
There are 500 places available for IST. Applicants should apply online, at www.scouts.org.uk/ist2011 from 10am on Monday 19th October.
Following this will will invite suitable applicants to one of a series of information and selection days in January and February 2010.
These will take place as follows:
•23rd Jan 2010 - Moor House, Durham
•24th Jan 2010 - Gilwell Park, London
•30th Jan 2010 - Fife, Scotland
•30th Jan 2010 - Belfast
•31st Jan 2010 - Cheshire
•13th Feb 2010 - Nottinghamshire
•14th Feb 2010 - Avon
Applications will be processed as we receive them and we will invite people to the selection events on a first come, first served basis, subject to availability.
The online application form will be straightforward and only require basic personal details such as name, address, phone number, e-mail address, date of birth. Therefore, if you are concerned about missing out on a place because you cannot be near a computer when applications open, you will be able to arrange for somebody else to apply on your behalf, by giving them these details.
They will have to accept the terms and conditions of application on your behalf. These terms and a sample of the application questions will be made available by 17:00on Friday 15th October.
This information will be made available at www.scouts.org.uk/ist2011.
Other points to note•
IST applications are managed at an individual level.
We are not able to process group applications
Currently, we are not looking for specialists, IST members should be prepared to turn their hand to anything.
If the organisers need people with particular skill, they will approach us directly. The UK Team is not responsible for this.
IST members may not know their actually role until they arrive onsite in 2011.
Find out more...
You can find out more about the International Service Team from the World Jamboree site at www.worldscoutjamboree.se.
Join the UK Contingent Facebook Group: 22nd World Scout Jamboree - UK Contingent.
