Officers are always needed, appreciated, and busy! We need volunteers to keep the Barony running. The first step is finding a place where you can make a difference. Check the Help Wanted Section and come to populace meetings to see what opportunities are available. Also remember that all officers need deputies, all events need autocrats, and all wars need volunteers. The Dream doesn't come to life without all of you.

Once you have found something that has captured your interest, the next step is to find out more! Ask the outgoing officer what their duties included, ask the Seneschal/Baron/Baroness, or go to sca.org and look at the various officer pages and handbooks. Then, there is the letter of intent. It can sound a little daunting at first, but they dont' need to be long or elaborate. It is like a job coverletter: it should say who you are, what you are interested in, a brief overview of any skills or experience you have (SCA or modern) relevant to the position, when you can start and if you would be interested in doing it for 1 or 2 years. That's it!

One final note: please do not be afraid to volunteer because you are new, just moved to the area, or haven't gotten to know people yet. Getting involved at a Baronial level, especially in a deputy position, is the best way to get past these obstacles. There is no better way to meet people and learn about the Middle Ages than by volunteering.

Letters of Intent should be submitted to the Baron, Baroness and Seneschal.

YIS,

Perin de la Serena
BTY Seneschal
but who started as kitchen help at feasts and roving security at war