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
International Service Team (IST) information provided below (applications open 29 August).
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.
Links to supporting documents are listed in the tables below.
Berkshire Jamboree Unit Leader Team
Richard Andrews (Unit Leader) – 1st Aldermaston, Pang Valley
Lauren Bird (Deputy Unit Leader) – 14-24 Team, Wokingham
Emma Pullinger (Team Member) – 14-24 Team, Taceham Hundred
Adam Oliver (Team Member) – 1st Cookham, Maidenhead
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 open on 29 August.
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 |
| IST webinar | 10 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 |