I was shanghaied one year into becoming a den leader. Was told there wasn't any space for my son if I didn't take the position. The first year .my schedule wasn't exactly friendly for weekday afternoons, my job ended around 6:30 and it made it tight.
I gave it a try anyway.I think they gave me most of the "problem kids" Gave the kids cookies or other sugary treats at the end of the meeting and sent them home on a sugar high. They found someone the next year. I was happy as the "assistant"