Three Fife adult volunteers heading to the World Scout Jamboree 2023

Kirkcaldy man Derek Dunsire is one of three Fife Scout volunteers selected to represent the UK at the World Scout Jamboree in Korea next year.
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The 56-year-old will be joining Terry O’Neill, from Dunfermline, and Stephen Rennie, from Kelty, to be part of the 950 strong team of adult volunteers from across the country helping deliver the jamboree through the International Service Team (IST).

The Jamboree will be the largest Scout camp to be held since the start of the Covid pandemic and will see 50,000 young people come together for a skills, cultural and adventure festival in South Korea in August 2023.

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The adult volunteers are there to make the Jamboree happen, undertaking a variety of roles to give young people from around the world a once in a lifetime experience.

Derek Dunsire, District Commissioner for Kirkcaldy District Scouts.Derek Dunsire, District Commissioner for Kirkcaldy District Scouts.
Derek Dunsire, District Commissioner for Kirkcaldy District Scouts.

This could be planning and delivering activities for thousands of participants every day, or providing key services such as medical, catering and infrastructure.

As part of the IST, the trio will have the opportunity to not only pass on their skills to young people, but also develop personally, gaining a greater insight into global issues whilst making lasting friendships with adult volunteers from around the globe.

Derek, who is district commissioner for Kirkcaldy District Scouts, said: “I’ve been to a number of Jamboree events in the past so I’m looking forward to volunteering again.

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"I believe that with my experience I can help the event run smoothly so the young people get the best experience.

Stephen Rennie, from Kelty, is one of the adult volunteers heading for south KoreaStephen Rennie, from Kelty, is one of the adult volunteers heading for south Korea
Stephen Rennie, from Kelty, is one of the adult volunteers heading for south Korea

"I also believe I am good at helping individuals develop which will be useful for both young people and the volunteers.”

Between now and next July, Derek, Terry and Stephen will be supporting their local unit of young people that are attending the World Scout Jamboree, as well as helping Scouts ‘draw their dream’.

This will include spending time on personal development and using their journey to South Korea to inspire others in the local area.

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Terry O'Neill, from Dunfermline, is also headed to the Jamboree next summer.Terry O'Neill, from Dunfermline, is also headed to the Jamboree next summer.
Terry O'Neill, from Dunfermline, is also headed to the Jamboree next summer.
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Terry said: “As a young person I never had the chance of an international Scouting adventure, I can’t wait to go to South Korea.

"I want to use my experience to support younger members of the team and experience new things.”

Eighteen-year-old Stephen added: “My four years as a Young Leader has developed the skills that I use on a daily basis.

"Going to see new cultures will allow me to gain new skills that I can use when I return home.

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"I have not been to a World Scout Jamboree before and I am excited to have this new and rewarding experience.”

Bear Grylls, UK Chief Scout, said: “Congratulations to Terry, Stephen and Derek and all the other adult volunteers who have been selected to support this adventure.

"World Scout Jamborees only happen every four years and tens of thousands of Scouts from across the world attend each one.

"Young people could not take part in these life changing events without the support of adult volunteers like Terry, Stephen and Derek.

"Over the last couple of years adult volunteers have played an important part in holding our communities together.

"Now is their chance to have an adventure.”