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Merit badge counselors are an important part of Scouting. Your responsibility is to help Scouts learn the skills and principles in a specific subject matter covered by a merit badge. Not only are you helping them to gain knowledge, but you are implementing one of the methods of Scouting, specifically, Adult Association. Through your association with the youth involved in scouting, you help them become comfortable in meeting and speaking with adults. You also represent a role model and a possible mentor to these youth. Listed below are resources to help you become a merit badge counselor as well as some to help you become a better counselor if you are already registered. Thank you for your time and effort.
How to Become a Merit Badge Counselor
How to Become a Merit Badge Counselor
Determine which merit badge(s) you would like to be a counselor for
Go to the Crossroads of the West website and follow the instructions for registering as a merit badge counselor
You Are a Registered Counselor, Now What?
You Are a Registered Counselor, Now What?
Congratulations on becoming a registered merit badge counselor. You may be wondering what you do now. Listed below are links to resources and links that will help you be the best counselor you can be. If you still have questions, just ask and we will do our best to find an answer for you.
Merit Badge Counselor Training
BSA Online Learning Center course for merit badge counselors
Required to be considered 'trained'
Everything You Need to Know About Merit Badge Counseling
On overview for Merit Badge Counselors on the BSA website
Guide for Merit Badge Counseling
PDF file of a Merit Badge Counselor handbook published by the BSA
Scoutbook Plus Merit Badge Counselor Guide
Information about using Scoutbook Plus as Merit Badge Counselor
Excerpt from the Advancement Guidebook pertaining to Merit Badges and counselors
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