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JOTA-JOTI (Jamboree-on-the-Air / Jamboree-on-the-Internet) is the world’s largest digital Scout event, taking place on the Internet and over the airwaves.
As amateur radio became increasingly popular among Scouts in the first half of the 20th century, the idea of holding a jamboree remotely was born. This led to the first Jamboree on the Air in 1958. Decades later, the rise of the internet brought about the launch of the Jamboree on the Internet in 1996. The two events have since merged into a single experience called JOTA-JOTI, a global gathering that happens every year over the third weekend of October.
During the weekend event Scouts meet (in the virtual sense) with Scouts from all over the world and learn about Scouting in other countries. The event connects millions of young people around the world for a full weekend of online activities that promote friendship and global citizenship. JOTA-JOTI enables young people and volunteers to participate in fun and engaging group activities over the Internet and amateur radio focused on developing 21st century skills through Scouting.
Resources
Amateur radio
Online chat
- chat.jotajoti.info
- webchat.scoutlink.net
- scoutlink.net/teamspeak
- jotajoti.info/directory
- jotajoti.info/minecraft
Other Activities
- www.jotajoti.info/programme
- international@scouts.org.za
- www.jotajoti.info
The JOTA-JOTI Activity Centre
Places to visit at the campsite include:
- The Faith and Beliefs zone - explore what faith and beliefs mean to people around the world. Even though we represent different beliefs, together we can still work towards peace, justice and healing in our world.
- The International Campfire
- Youth Got Talent Stage - submissions to be in by the 10 October 2021.
- The JOTA-JOTI Live show interviews Scouts around the world, shares good news stories and updates on all things around JOTA-JOTI!
- The Jamboree HQ to learn what JOTA-JOTI is about.
- The Innovation Lab looks at diverse topics like community development, the 17 SDGs and the powerful role you can play as a young person to shape the future. With webinars in multiple languages throughout the weekend.
- The Amateur Radio hub explains how Scouts can get connected over the airwaves this JOTA!
- The Chat rooms and cover a variety of topics. Pick your channel, based on the language or topic - and let the conversations begin!
- The Safety Centre - Learn more about how to stay safe on the Internet, take our Be Safe Online e-learning training, and learn to identify and report an incident.
- The JamPuz (short for Jamboree Puzzle) is a way to swap identity codes with other JOTA-JOTI scouts during JOTA-JOTI.
- The International Radio Station the official online radio station broadcasting live from the UK, where you can listen to great music and discussions.
- The Fun Zone - Put your dancing shoes on and join JOTA-JOTI's famous DJ dance parties!
Online safety and volunteering
- learn.scout.org/resource/sfh-3-being-safe-online
- learn.scout.org/resource/sfh-3b-be-safe-online-adults-scouting
- www.scoutlink.net/volunteer2024
- help@scoutlink.net
Register
To participate in JOTA-JOTI, register as an individual, a Patrol, or a Scout Group at jotajoti.info. To register as an individual you must be at least 13 years old.
Event Badges
JOTA-JOTI badges cost R20 each, are sold through the National Scout Shop. You can order by emailing, and please include your Scout Group.
Past events
JOTA-JOTI 2021
In 2021, JOTA-JOTI took place from 15 to 17 October. The programme (found in Challenges Valley) had a variety of non-formal education activities, including webinars, global campfires, talent shows, live shows, fun challenges and more through an interactive 3D campsite. JOTA-JOTI aims to support young people of all ages to learn about communications technology, the values of global citizenship, and their role in creating a better world.
See also:
- WOSM's JOTA-JOTI site
- Direct enquiries to the National JOTA-JOTI Coordinator, Richard Hooper.