Become a Counselor
All Merit Badge Counselors must be registered members of the Boy Scouts of America. Even if you are already registered in another position, you must still complete a BSA Adult Application.
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Be proficient in the merit badge subject by vocation or avocation.
- Be able to work with Scout-age youth.
- Be registered as a Merit Badge Counselor with Scouting America. (Submit Adult Application with your Merit Badge Counselor Application.)
- Complete Youth Protection Training
The Scout Handbook instructs the Scout to meet with you, before they start to establish a mutual understanding of the requirements and their commitment to complete those requirements.
By signing the back of this form, you agree to the following standards:
As a Merit Badge Counselor, I will:
- Examine the latest revision of the Merit Badge pamphlet of each Merit Badge.
- Require the Scout to complete all and only all of the requirements.
- Counsel the Scout to:
- Keep their appointment.
- Be in uniform.
- Bring a legible filled out Merit Badge Card signed in ink by their unit leader or designee.
- In keeping with Youth Protection Guidelines, have multiple Scouts/Adults at every counseling session.
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Notify the District Advancement Chair if I can’t serve as a Merit Badge Counselor any longer this year.
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Renew my merit badge application every year. If I let my membership lapse, I will complete a new Adult Application for Merit Badge Counseling.
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Email Olivia Paredes if you wish to change the list of badges you counsel.
Merit Badge Counselor Applications