Commissioner Service - Friends and Counselors to Unit Leaders

Commissioner Service is our Scouting movement's longest running service to unit leaders, going back to 1911 when local councils first formed, and the most dedicated volunteers and staff worked to start and sustain units across the country through many local councils of varying geographical areas.

Commissioners are district and council adult volunteers who help BSA units succeed.  Commissioners coach and consult with adult leaders of Cub Scout packs, Scouts BSA troops, Venturing Crews, and Sea Scout ships.

Commissioners provide coaching and encouragement to unit leaders, and link other district and council volunteers to unit leaders when needed.  Commissioners also host monthly program resource meetings called roundtables. They also oversee the unit charter renewal plan so that each unit reregisters on time with an optimum number of youth and adult members.