Application Materials

Please provide the following:

• Completed International Letter of Introduction (ILI) application, signed/approved by local council Scout Executive
• Current Youth Protection Training documentation
• Completed WOSM Safe from Harm training and documentation. This training is available at this link: https://www.scout.org/what-we-do/member-organizations/child-and-youth-safety There are three parts:
  • Part 1. Safe from Harm for Everyone
  • Part 2. Safe from Harm for Volunteers and Staff
  • Part 3. Safe from Harm Online
• Photograph (head and shoulders) for WOSM Passport

Credentials Provided

The International Committee will provide you with:

• Scouting America International Letter of Introduction
• WOSM International Letter of Introduction Passport

Timeline

Allow at least two weeks after receipt of all application materials to receive your credentials.

Application Materials

Please provide the following:

• Completed International Letter of Introduction application, signed/approved by local council Scout Executive
• Current Youth Protection Training documentation for all adult members of the contingent/tour group
• Completed WOSM Safe from Harm training and documentation for yourself and for each adult member of the contingent/tour group. This training is available at this link: https://www.scout.org/what-we-do/member-organizations/child-and-youth-safety There are three parts:
  • Part 1. Safe from Harm for Everyone
  • Part 2. Safe from Harm for Volunteers and Staff
  • Part 3. Safe from Harm Online
• Photograph (head and shoulders) for WOSM Passport for leader
• Complete roster of participants and leaders including Scouting America membership number, birth dates, and passport numbers

Credentials Provided

The International Committee will provide you with:

• Scouting America International Letter of Introduction
• WOSM International Letter of Introduction Passport

Timeline

Allow at least two weeks after receipt of all application materials.

Application Materials

Please provide the following:

• Completed International Letter of Introduction (ILI) application, signed/approved by local council Scout Executive
• Current Youth Protection Training documentation
• Completed WOSM Safe from Harm training and documentation. This training is available at this link: https://www.scout.org/what-we-do/member-organizations/child-and-youth-safety There are three parts:
  • Part 1. Safe from Harm for Everyone
  • Part 2. Safe from Harm for Volunteers and Staff
  • Part 3. Safe from Harm Online
• Photograph (head and shoulders) for WOSM Passport

Credentials Provided

The International Committee will provide you with:

• Scouting America International Letter of Introduction
• WOSM International Letter of Introduction Passport

Timeline

Allow at least two weeks after receipt of all application materials to receive your credentials.

NOTE: Please note that a letter of endorsement is not a guarantee of an appointment. All appointments rest with the Committee or NSO that has jurisdiction. Scouting America will recommend only one candidate for each open committee appointment. If multiple individuals apply for the same position, the International Commissioner will choose the candidate deemed most capable of representing Scouting America effectively.

Application Materials

There are two pathways to request a letter of endorsement, based on previous experience with International Scouting within Scouting America.

Pathway 1:

For Scouters active in International Scouting who are known by the International Commissioner or are members of the International Committee.

Please provide the following:

• A letter clearly stating your request, denoting the position (or positions) that you are applying for and specifically stating your qualifications for the role you are seeking
• Send your request with documentation to ic.credentialing@gmail.com

Pathway 2:

For all other Scouters.

Please provide the following:

• A letter clearly stating your request, denoting the position (or positions) that you are applying for and specifically stating your qualifications for the role you are seeking
• A brief statement of your Scouting credentials (one page)
• A letter from your Council Scout Executive verifying the experience that you described in your application letter and testifying to your suitability for such a role and that you are a member in good standing with Scouting America
• Completed WOSM Safe from Harm training and documentation. This training is available at this link: https://www.scout.org/what-we-do/member-organizations/child-and-youth-safety There are three parts:
  • Part 1. Safe from Harm for Everyone
  • Part 2. Safe from Harm for Volunteers and Staff
  • Part 3. Safe from Harm Online
• Send your request with documentation to ic.credentialing@gmail.com

You will be requested to take part in an interview with Scouting America’s International Commissioner or a designee.  This will be scheduled after receiving completed application materials.

Credentials Provided

The International Commissioner will forward all Endorsement Letters to the appropriate requesting authority.

Timeline

Allow at least three weeks from time that all application materials are submitted.

NOTE: Please note that a letter of endorsement is not a guarantee of an appointment. All appointments rest with the Committee or NSO that has jurisdiction. Scouting America will recommend only one candidate for each open committee appointment. If multiple individuals apply for the same position, the International Commissioner will choose the candidate deemed most capable of representing Scouting America effectively.

Application Materials

There are two pathways to request a letter of endorsement, based on previous experience with International Scouting within Scouting America.

Pathway 1:

For Scouters active in International Scouting who are known by the International Commissioner or are members of the International Committee.

Please provide the following:

• A letter clearly stating your request, denoting the position (or positions) that you are applying for and specifically stating your qualifications for the role you are seeking
• Send your request with documentation to ic.credentialing@gmail.com

Pathway 2:

For all other Scouters.

Please provide the following:

• A letter clearly stating your request, denoting the position (or positions) that you are applying for and specifically stating your qualifications for the role you are seeking
• A brief statement of your Scouting credentials (one page)
• A letter from your Council Scout Executive verifying the experience that you described in your application letter and testifying to your suitability for such a role and that you are a member in good standing with Scouting America
• Completed WOSM Safe from Harm training and documentation. This training is available at this link: https://www.scout.org/what-we-do/member-organizations/child-and-youth-safety There are three parts:
  • Part 1. Safe from Harm for Everyone
  • Part 2. Safe from Harm for Volunteers and Staff
  • Part 3. Safe from Harm Online
• Send your request with documentation to ic.credentialing@gmail.com

You will be requested to take part in an interview with Scouting America’s International Commissioner or a designee.  This will be scheduled after receiving completed application materials.

Credentials Provided

The International Commissioner will forward all Endorsement Letters to the appropriate requesting authority.

Timeline

Allow at least three weeks from time that all application materials are submitted.

NOTE: Please note that a letter of endorsement is not a guarantee of an appointment. All appointments rest with the Committee or NSO that has jurisdiction. Scouting America will recommend only one candidate for each open committee appointment. If multiple individuals apply for the same position, the International Commissioner will choose the candidate deemed most capable of representing Scouting America effectively.

Application Materials

There are two pathways to request a letter of endorsement, based on previous experience with International Scouting within Scouting America.

Pathway 1:

For Scouters active in International Scouting who are known by the International Commissioner or are members of the International Committee.

Please provide the following:

• A letter clearly stating your request, denoting the position (or positions) that you are applying for and specifically stating your qualifications for the role you are seeking
• Send your request with documentation to ic.credentialing@gmail.com

Pathway 2:

For all other Scouters.

Please provide the following:

• A letter clearly stating your request, denoting the position (or positions) that you are applying for and specifically stating your qualifications for the role you are seeking
• A brief statement of your Scouting credentials (one page)
• A letter from your Council Scout Executive verifying the experience that you described in your application letter and testifying to your suitability for such a role and that you are a member in good standing with Scouting America
• Completed WOSM Safe from Harm training and documentation. This training is available at this link: https://www.scout.org/what-we-do/member-organizations/child-and-youth-safety There are three parts:
  • Part 1. Safe from Harm for Everyone
  • Part 2. Safe from Harm for Volunteers and Staff
  • Part 3. Safe from Harm Online
• Send your request with documentation to ic.credentialing@gmail.com

You will be requested to take part in an interview with Scouting America’s International Commissioner or a designee.  This will be scheduled after receiving completed application materials.

Credentials Provided

The International Commissioner will forward all Endorsement Letters to the appropriate requesting authority.

Timeline

Allow at least three weeks from time that all application materials are submitted.

NOTE: Scouting America does not have an official relationship with the United States Department of State, therefore, is unable to expedite Visa requests.

Application Materials

Please provide the following:

• List of all youth participants from NSO (including birthdates and passport numbers)
• List of all adult participants from NSO (including birthdates and passport numbers)
• IMPORTANT: The lists of youth/adult participants must be on the National Scout Organizations’ letterhead, sent from their National Scout Organization’s official email address by the NSO International Commissioner
• IMPORTANT: Names on each list must be identical the name on the individual’s passport
• Please describe the event, the dates that it will take place, the Scout council name, city and state location hosting the event, and a point of contact for the event leadership

Credentials Provided

The International Committee will provide:

• Visa Assistance Letter

Timeline

Allow at least two weeks after receipt of all complete application materials.

Please send a message to ic.credentialing@gmail.com

• Subject: International Credentialing Question
• Please describe your plans as clearly and succinctly as possible.

Timeline

Allow at least one week after receipt of message for a follow up response.