Merit Badge Counselor Form

First Name(Required)

Last Name(Required)

Primary Phone(Required)

Are You Registered in a Scouting/Exploring Unit?(Required)

Unit Type and Number(Required)

example: Troop 123

Are You Registered in a Neighborhood (District) or Council position?(Required)

Merit Badge Qualifications

To qualify as a merit badge counselor, you must
- Be at least 18 years old and of good character.
- Be registered with the Boy Scouts of America (position code 42). Upon completion of this form, you will be presented the link to complete an adult application as a merit badge counselor if you need to do so.
- Complete Youth Protection training.
- Be recognized as having the skills and education in the merit badge subjects covered and hold any required qualification and training as outlined int he Guide to Safe Scouting or the Guide to Advancement; or use others so qualified.
- Be able to work with Scout-age youth.

As a merit badge counselor, I agree to follow the requirements of the merit badge

- Making no deletions or additions, ensuring that the advancement standards are fair and uniform for all Scouts.
- I agree to have each Scout accompanied by another person during all instructional sessions. - I agree to keep my Youth Protection training current.
- I agree to renew my registration annually if I plan to continue as a merit badge counselor.

Add Merit Badges

List below any merit badges you would like to be counselor for and include your qualifications. Qualifications could include college degrees, formal training certificates, positions held, and specific life experiences. Once you select a merit badge, a field will pop up allowing you to input your qualifications for that merit badge

Merit Badges