The best part (of Scouting) is watching them grow and triumph.
The Boy Scouts of America relies on dedicated volunteers to promote its mission of preparing young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetime by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Scout Law. Today, nearly 1.2 million adults provide leadership and mentoring to Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and Venturers. Through the dedication of these many volunteers, the Boy Scouts of America remains the foremost youth program of character development and values-based leadership training in America. To these volunteers we would like to say thank you for your dedication to Scouting. And, to adults who are not currently Scout volunteers, we invite you to become a volunteer and share in the positive experiences of the Scouting programs!
Forms & Applications
Becoming a Merit Badge Counselor: To become a Merit Badge Counselor you need to fill out a Merit Badge Counselor Application & BSA Adult Application. Proof of current Youth Protection Training is required with Applications. Forms should be dropped dropped off to our Service Center (in Person or US Mail). Once your applications are processed you must take Scouts BSA – Merit Badge Counselor Training (my.scouting.org) within 90 days.
Merit Badge | Download
BSA Adult Application | Download
Youth Protection Training | Link
Training Awards
Den Leader | Download
Cub Scouting | Download
Boy Scouting | Download
Venturing | Download
Award/Nomination Forms
Venturing Leadership Award | Download
District Award of Merit | Download
Silver Beaver Award | Download
Unit Leader Award of Merit | Download
Key Progress Record
Cubmaster | Download
Scoutmaster | Download
Advisor | Download
Benefits
Scouting volunteers come to Scouting from a variety of backgrounds and experiences. Plumbers, lawyers, housewives, teachers, doctors, janitors, and scientists people from just about every occupation imaginable are involved in leading youth to become responsible, caring, and competent citizens. They also quickly discover that Scout volunteering enables them to learn new skills and build lifelong friendships while having fun. You Benefit, Too. Whether you wish to volunteer your time with elementary school, age boys or middle and high school, age youth, the Boy Scouts of America has a volunteer opportunity that is right for you. In addition to the reward of working with youth, through volunteering for Scouts you will:
- Develop a greater level of pride in your community.
- Have the opportunity to demonstrate moral and ethical decisions.
- Build a closer bond with your children and other children in the community.
- Become a better role model image for youth in your community.
- Develop a more personal relationship with God.
Volunteering with the Boy Scouts of America enables you to work with youth to build a better future for everyone. To learn more about how volunteering helps youth, please read the Volunteer Outcomes Study.
Visit Scouting.org to learn more about Volunteer Training to ensure you’re up-to-date on all things Scouting!
BSA National Council Information Center
BSA National Council Scouting Safely Center
Need Help? Click Here for the Frequently Asked Questions Need assistance? E-mail myscouting@netbsa.org with your logon e-mail address and contact information. Please include your council name and headquarters city. Our representatives are available between 7 a.m. (CT) and 7 p.m. (CT) Monday through Friday.