The Scoutmaster’s Lexicon – Voluntold

April 28, 2010 By Clarke Green

Voluntold /vol-en-told/ adverb;
Taking on a responsibility normally assumed voluntarily under some from of compulsion (typically a withering look from one’s comrades). “Edward was voluntold to be the patrol cook.”

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About Clarke Green

Clarke has worked with thousands of Scouts and Scouters as a director at his local Scout Camp (Camp Horseshoe), and as a Scoutmaster for 30 years. He is the recipient of a number of awards recognizing his service to Scouting, including the B.S.A.’s Silver Beaver, District Award of Merit, and is a Vigil Honor member of Octoraro Lodge 22. He is author of the blog and podcast at Scoutmastercg.com, The Scouting Journey, and Thoughts on Scouting. An avid outdoorsman and amateur actor, he lives in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania with his wife Teddi.