Devon volunteer selected to represent UK at global Scouts event

Vicki Russell from Barnstable has been selected to represent the UK as part of a team delivering the World Scout Jamboree in Poland in 2027.

Set in the heart of Central Europe, Vicki will work alongside Scouts from nearly every country in the world, helping to deliver a truly international experience and share skills for life on a global stage.

Held every four years in a different country, the World Scout Jamboree is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for young people, aged between 14 and 17, in Scouting. In 2027, with the backdrop of Poland’s rich history, landscapes and vibrant traditions, over 50,000 Scouts will gather to celebrate friendship across borders, experience different cultures and explore the outdoors.

UK Scouts has selected an outstanding team of 600 volunteers from across the country to make this event happen. As part of an International Team, Vicki will help bring the Jamboree to life, taking on a role such as running exciting outdoor activities, supporting cultural exchanges or helping deliver large-scale events celebrating the diversity of global Scouting.

Vicki said: “I am attending the Jamboree as it is on my bucket list to bring international scouting to my district. I will use my experiences from this event to make an international team at county level to make these event accessible to more young people in my area. Scouts gives you a place to belong and a place to thrive”

Chief Scout Dwayne Fields said: “Congratulations to Vicki and all the UK volunteers heading to the World Scout Jamboree in Poland. Opportunities like this are what Scouting is all about, bringing people together, building confidence, and showing young people what’s possible when they step outside their comfort zone.

The Jamboree is more than an event, it’s a chance to connect with the world, to learn from different cultures, and to come back inspired to make a difference at home. I’ve no doubt Vicki will grab this experience with both hands and make the most of every moment.”

The 26th World Scout Jamboree will take place in Gdansk, Poland in 2027, bringing together Scouts from across the world for an unforgettable celebration of international friendship, adventure and global citizenship