Must a Merit Badge Counselor be registered with the BSA?
Yes, an Adult Application must be completed for each position in which the individual wants to serve. The application allows only one position per form. For instance, an individual who wants to serve only as a merit badge counselor will need to complete only one application. However, a Scoutmaster or assistant Scoutmaster who wants to serve as a Merit Badge Counselor must complete two applications; one for the Scoutmaster position and one for the counselor position.
How long does an adult leader application apprval take?
The process usually takes from four to six weeks.
What is the minimum age requirement for merit badge counselors?
An individual must be at least 18 years of age to serve as a merit badge counselor.
Once a volunteer is registered and approved, is that registration for life?
Approvals for all adult volunteer positions are valid for one year only and must be renewed annually.
Must I be a U.S. citizen to join Scouting?
Citizenship is not required of youth or adult members. If you live outside the United States and are not a U.S. citizen, it may be more beneficial to join the Scouting association in your own nation. The World Organization of the Scout Movement provides contact information for all national Scouting organizations on its Web site at www.scout.org
Where can I purchase BSA literature, uniforms, and other program materials?
Our uniforms, literature, and other Scouting merchandise is available council Scout shop, and other licensed distributors. Visit the Supply Group Web site at www.scoutstuff.org to order online or by phone.
How can I save money on the cost of uniforms and equipment?
The unit may provide assistance to families. Some units operate a uniform exchange or uniform bank, or they may hold fund-raisers to enable the boys to earn their uniforms. Also, some units will award boys rank-specific uniform components (hat and neckerchief) and/or the program books that the Scout needs each year—so parents should inquire as to what the unit provides before purchasing the items themselves.
My family is very busy; how would I have time to be an effective leader?
You will not have to carry the responsibilities alone. Other leaders and parents in the troop will lend a hand by using their skills to teach the youth or assist with special projects, enabling you to be an effective leader and parent.
If I don’t know much about camping and the outdoors, how could I be a good Scout leader?
Being a good Scout leader requires more than knowing how to camp. However, the Scouting program does provide outdoor training classes for leaders with beginning, intermediate, and advanced outdoor skills.
Can women be Boy Scout leaders?
Yes. Every leadership position is open to women. In fact, more than one-third of Scout volunteers are women.
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