The diverse needs of people today have inspired the 26th World Scout Jamboree to aim to be the most inclusive Jamboree in history! We want every one of our participants to be able to live the experience to the fullest. Our plan for Access and Inclusion (A&I) is about creating a truly safe, welcoming, and enriching environment for every single person, regardless of their background, culture, or abilities. Our commitment to inclusion has three main goals:
This vision is built on five core principles, which guide all our planning:
We believe everyone should have the chance to participate Bravely—and that means eliminating barriers so they can.
Access and inclusion cover a wide range of issues, including, but not limited to:
The Jamboree will use universal design principles and provide tailored support when necessary to ensure participants can fully engage.
Our dedicated A&I Team provides both advisory and support functions across all Jamboree services. A majority of this work takes place pre-Jamboree to proactively address needs and ensure the best possible experience.
During the event, you’ll see the A&I Team working in several key areas: they’ll be supporting the Sensory Friendly “Safe Zones” provided in hubs near Listening Ear (LE) stations. The A&I Lead Team will be working with the Safe from Harm Operations Unit to investigate and resolve issues that arise. They will serve as a common ground to bring together the right Jamboree department and/or Contingent to find a resolution, and the Jamboree will provide accessible channels for reporting and resolving any access and inclusion issues that arise.
The success of this entire initiative is a shared responsibility, with specific duties for everyone involved. The Heads of Contingent have a vital role to play. It starts with the engagement of Contingent Management Teams to plan support for their Contingent members. To guarantee that a participant or adult gets the support or Reasonable Adjustments they need, the HoC must provide the Jamboree Planning Team with all necessary particulars of their member's needs during the registration process. This timely communication is essential for us to plan and guarantee that the right support is ready and waiting!
How can you help as the Head of Contingent?
Adult Unit/Patrol Leaders and International Service Team (IST) members will also have specific duties to support this effort. Adult Patrol Leaders should be aware of the diverse needs of the participants under their care and actively communicate and collaborate with their Contingent Management Team
Our dedicated A&I Team provides both advisory and support functions across all Jamboree services. A majority of this work takes place pre-Jamboree to proactively address needs and ensure the best possible experience.
During the event, you’ll see the A&I Team working in several key areas: they’ll be supporting the Sensory Friendly “Safe Zones” provided in hubs near Listening Ear (LE) stations. The A&I Lead Team will be working with the Safe from Harm Operations Unit to investigate and resolve issues that arise. They will serve as a common ground to bring together the right Jamboree department and/or Contingent to find a resolution, and the Jamboree will provide accessible channels for reporting and resolving any access and inclusion issues that arise.
The success of this entire initiative is a shared responsibility, with specific duties for everyone involved. The Heads of Contingent have a vital role to play. It starts with the engagement of Contingent Management Teams to plan support for their contingent members. To guarantee that a participant or adult gets the support or Reasonable Adjustments they need, the HoC must provide the Jamboree Planning Team with all necessary particulars of their member's needs during the registration process. This timely communication is essential for us to plan and guarantee that the right support is ready and waiting!
How can you help as the Head of Contingent?
Adult Unit/Patrol Leaders and International Service Team (IST) members will also have specific duties to support this effort. Adult Patrol Leaders should be aware of the diverse needs of the participants under their care and actively communicate and collaborate with their Contingent Management Team