In 2027, Poland will host one of the world’s largest Scouting events – the 26th World Scout Jamboree. This is a unique opportunity for young people from around the globe to come together in one place to explore, learn, and build lifelong friendships.
Click here for the official WSJ page.
Click here for the UK Contingent Hub for both Unit and IST.
Latest news
See below for details of two upcoming webinars for all those interested in joining the Jamboree.
International Service Team (IST) information provided below.Applications to join the 26th WSJ Unit are now open (closing date 1 October 2025).
Click here for the Information & Application Form.Click here for answers to FAQs.
The selection weekend for the Berkshire Scouts Jamboree Unit will take place 11–12 October.
Jamboree webinars
We’re running webinars to share more about the application, selection and Jamboree process for Poland in 2027. Please use the links below to register for the two webinars, you only need to attend one if you’re interested. Please bring questions and we’ll do our best to answer. If you’re not sure about applying for the Jamboree, come along to these webinars and talk to the Unit Leadership team, we encourage everyone to apply!
Click here to register for the webinar to be held
Friday 19 September at 8pm.
Click here to register for the webinar to be held
Tuesday 23 September at 7pm.
Meet the Berkshire Jamboree Unit Leader Team
Berkshire Scouts Jamboree Unit
Berkshire Scouts will be supporting a single Unit to the 26th WSJ to be held in Poland. See tables below for further details.
Applications to join the 27th WSJ Unit now open (closing date 1 October). See Information & Application Form.
International Service Team (IST)
Applications for IST now open.
Click here for further information from HQ and to register for the IST webinar (10 September).
For further information and enquiries:
Contact Simon Pickett, County Programme Team Lead
Key dates
| 2025 | |
| IST applications open | 29 August |
| Jamboree webinar (1) | 19 September |
| Jamboree webinar (2) | 23 September |
| Closing date for Unit applications | 1 October |
| Unit member selection weekend | 11–12 October |
Document store
| Information & Application Form | click here |
| FAQs | click here |
| Person specifications – Unit Leadership Team | click here |
| Role description – Unit Leader | click here |
| Role description – Deputy Unit Leader | click here |
| Role description – Unit Leader Team member (x2) | click here |