About Just One Hour A Week

Just One Hour A Week is a volunteer-built knowledge base for scout leaders. Our goal is to help adult volunteers understand their roles, manage tasks efficiently, and keep their units running smoothly — all within the elusive promise of “just one hour a week.”

Why this exists

When you sign up to volunteer with a scouting unit, you’re told it only takes about an hour a week. The reality can be more complicated — unless you have the right resources. This site brings together role guides, task checklists, event planning tools, and training resources so that every volunteer can find what they need, fast.

While our initial content focuses on Cub Scout packs and Scouting America troops, we’re building toward a resource that serves scout leaders of all kinds — including Girl Scout units and other scouting organizations.

How it works

The knowledge base is organized by roles, tasks, events, and training. Each role has its own guide covering core responsibilities, requirements, and related resources. Browse the sections that matter most to you.

Get involved

This project is open source. If you’d like to contribute, report an issue, or suggest improvements, visit the GitHub repository.