 Peter Pollock from Dibden Purlieu has been selected from Scouting’s 100,000 adult volunteers to represent the UK at the 22nd World Scout Jamboree in Sweden in 2011.
As well as being a fantastic opportunity for young people, the event is an amazing chance for adults to be part of The International Service Team (IST).
The IST are the volunteers who make the Jamboree happen, and their theme is “Contribute, Develop, Inspire” which is exactly what they will do for the 30,000 Scouts at the event.
Peter decided to apply because he was a participant in the Jamboree of 2007 and wants to be involved once again. He is one of 500 successful candidates chosen for the trip of a lifetime after impressing at a special event in Nottinghamshire. At the event Peter had to complete a variety of team activities and creativity tests to demonstrate why he should gain a place at the 2011 World Scout Jamboree.
Attending the Jamboree is an opportunity of a lifetime for Peter and the other UK adult volunteers selected. Not only will they get to meet 30,000 people from nearly every country in the world - and share their knowledge and experiences whilst working towards greater international understanding - this Jamboree offers them the chance to learn new skills that they can use in other aspects of their life.
At the event Peter will be close to nature, living in wild Scandinavian grassland surrounded by trees and woodlands for the two weeks the Jamboree runs. Nature is a key theme and The Jamboree programme will use the natural environment as a learning tool, demonstrating both its vulnerability and what individuals can do to better protect the world we live in.
Peter Pollock from Dibden Purlieu said:
“I love international opportunities, especially with Scouting. It’s always so much fun packed with plenty of adventure. I have also Scouted in Belgium and attended the last Jamboree. There is just nothing else like it”
Chief Scout, Bear Grylls said:
“Congratulations to Peter and all the other UK volunteers who have been selected to go on this trip of a lifetime. While lots of people know that Scouting is all about adventure, they often don’t realize that adult volunteers get to do just as much as our young members through their involvement. The World Scout Jamboree is a great example of this. Over the course of the Jamboree they will be able to meet people from around the world, take part in amazing adventures and experiences and be challenged to think about global issues in a new light. I wish Peter all the best and I know they are going to have an amazing time next year”
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