Become a Leader

Become a Trained Leader

The Green Mountain Council offers many different options for in-person training which are listed on the Pack's Training Calendar.

Parents are the lifeblood of our pack. Without them, our program would be limited and our Scouts would be missing out on the fun.

It is very easy to become a Trained Leader in our pack. Training can be taken online - so you can take the training at your own pace.

Steps to Leadership

Talk to a current leader (Cubmaster, Pack trainer, Committee Chair, Den Leader) about your willingness to help
Discuss which role would best fit your talents and comfort level
Complete National BSA Training
Complete Pack Specific Training

National BSA Training

1. Fill out and print the Adult Leader Application at the bottom of this page
2. Go to my.scouting.org and create an account.
3. Take Youth Protection Training (Link is on right side of my.scouting.org dashboard)
  1. Print the Youth Protection Training Certificate (available upon completion of the course)
4. Take Position Specific training for your new role in the Pack

- 1. Go to the BSA Learn Center (link is below YPT on right side of my.scouting.org dashboard)
  2. Select Program Specific Training and then Cub Scouts
  3. Select Cubmaster, Den Leader or Pack Committee training

1. Submit the YPT certificate and the application to the Pack Trainer or Cubmaster

Pack Specific Training

Parent Action Items

Volunteer to help with small defined tasks.
Ask your Den Leader if they need help.
Ask the Cubmaster or Committee Chair about the needs of the Pack.
Remain positive and look for ways to improve the program - turn problems into solutions. We are not perfect and we will never will be perfect. So don't expect perfect, expect honest effort.
Follow the advice we give the youth... Do your best. If that includes getting trained then you need to get trained.
Encourage other parents to help. Work as a team with projects that need attention.