Why do we need New Member Coordinators?

We need to welcome youth and their families to Scouting by

• Building awareness of the benefits of Scouting
• Inviting families and helping them to join
• Ensuring that all new members feel a sense of belonging

What are New Member Coordinators?

The unit NMC position is designed to:

• Be a FUN, engaging, and purposeful role for unit adults who would like to help welcome new families
• Fit every type of unit and every program
• Enable a team approach, so that NMCs can work with other NMCs in their own unit and in other units
• Give each NMC and unit the chance to tailor the responsibilities to fit unit needs and NMC interests
• Be supported by training and by mentorship through unit, district, and council leadership
• Have an option of being visible and easily identifiable by wearing the welcome logo on a hat, scarf, vest, or polo shirt
• Be a registered, functional position in the unit

District and Council New Member Coordinators:

• Reach more youth and families to invite and welcome them
• Strengthen both recruitment and retention
• Build more effective and engaged growth teams
• Enable sharing and collaboration
• Are registered Scouters in a functional position in the growth team
• Serve as trail blazers, mentors, champions, advocates, coaches, team Leads, facilitators, cheerleaders

What else is important to know about New Member Coordinators?

• New Member coordinator – Why, What, Who, How
• New Member Coordinator Q&A
• New Member Coordinator Position Description
• Council New Member Coordinator Position Description
• District New Member Coordinator Position Description