Interested in becoming a Merit Badge Counselor?

To become a Merit Badge Counselor
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Be proficient in the Merit Badge subject
- By vocation or avocation
- By special training.
- Be able to work with Scout-age boys.
- Be registered with the Boy Scouts of America.
- Complete the Application HERE
- If you have completed the application for your Unit, you will need to complete another one specifically for Merit Badge Counselor
- Complete the additional Background Check Form
- Complete the Merit Badge Counselor Form.
- Provide proof of your current YPT Training
- Provide Proof of completion of Merit Badge Counselor Training from My.Scouting.org
- Renew your registration annually if you would like to continue as a Merit Badge Counselor for the following calendar year.
For more information on becoming a Merit Badge Counselor
and submission of the above required documents
Contact Joe Sloate
rsjmeritbadges@hotmail.com