The 2nd Africa Scout Moot is coming to Johannesburg, South Africa from 1-8 August 2026, and we need YOU! This historic gathering will bring together hundreds of Rovers from across Africa and beyond for a festival of culture, adventure, leadership, and service.
But an event of this scale doesn’t run itself. It runs on the passion, dedication, and spirit of volunteers like you. This is your chance to be at the centre of this incredible event, to gain invaluable experience, and to serve the Scouting community in a truly meaningful way.
Why volunteer?
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Be part of history: Contribute directly to a landmark event for African Scouting.
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Grow your skills: Gain hands-on experience in event management, logistics, teamwork, leadership, and communication—fantastic for your personal and professional CV.
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Expand your network: Forge lifelong friendships with Scouts and volunteers from different countries and cultures.
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The Scout Spirit in action: Live out the values of service, community, and leadership that are at the core of Scouting.
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An unforgettable experience: The energy, joy, and camaraderie of a Moot are like nothing else. You’ll create memories that will last a lifetime.
We are looking for
We are seeking enthusiastic, reliable, and proactive individuals aged 18 and above (including non-Scouts who believe in our mission!) to fill various roles, including:
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Activity Facilitators:
- Module Leader: Lead a team to plan, organise and run activities around the theme for your module. A small set of these activities will be tested at the National Moot in December. You will be responsible for sourcing and coordinating activities with the activity specialist. Each module needs to cater for up to 500 participants per day.
- Activity specialist: plan and run an exciting activity following the module theme.
- Sho’t left Adventure Base Leader: plan and run one of the overnight ‘away’ activities in Gauteng – catering for up to 100 participants per night over 5 nights
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Logistics Helping with catering, transport and the logistics behind making the camp a success
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Site Management: Helping with campsite setup, sustainability (eco-moot), and site operations, including risk, health & safety, security and sanitation.
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Media & Communications:
- Photographer: A dynamic, muso behind the camera lens, ready to capture the memories of Moot. Must have their own DSLR/ high quality camera and laptop.
- Translators: For French, Portuguese, and English.
- Social Media Content Creators: Looking for those on trend to create engaging, exciting and on brand content. #trendsetters
What we provide
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Meals and accommodation during the Moot event dates.
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Training specific to your role.
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A certificate of recognition and appreciation.
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The immense gratitude of hundreds of participants!
Commitment & requirements
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Must be available for the entire event period: 1-8 August 2026 (before and one day afterwards)
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May need to be available for planning meetings.
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A positive, can-do attitude and a strong willingness to serve.
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Adherence to the Scout Law and Promise.
Ready to answer the call?
If you are ready to embark on this rewarding journey with us, we would be thrilled to have you on the team.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so apply early!
For more info about volunteering, please email our team at: [email protected] or [email protected]
Don’t just witness the Moot. Build it. Shape it. Be its beating heart.
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