Becoming an Adult Leader

Want to register as a Cub Scout Leader? Great! Please follow the required steps below:

1. Complete Youth Protection Training (YPT)

2. To take Youth Protection training go to My.Scouting.org  and create an account. You’ll receive an email notification with your account information, including a member ID/reference number.

3. From the My.Scouting.org  portal, click Menu then My Dashboard from the menu list. The My Training page displays to take Youth Protection training. Upon completion, please print a training certificate to submit with the volunteer application. Your training will automatically be updated in our system and associated with the member ID/reference number issued when you created the account.  

4. Complete an Adult Application Form

5. You may obtain an Adult Application from the current Cubmaster or download a PDF version here: Adult Application. Please be sure to fill out the application completely including the “Disclosure/Authorization Form”, background questions and references sections. Adult Applications can also be filled out online.  Be sure to enter your member ID on the application. 

6. Submit Application, Background Authorization Form and YPT Certificate

7. Once steps 1-5 are complete, turn your completed application, background authorization, and YPT certificate to the Pack 341 Cubmaster or Committee Chair.

8. Complete Leader Position-Specific Training (Online)

9. Cub Scout Leader Position-Specific Training courses have been developed to give new leaders the knowledge and skills, as well as to generate the enthusiasm, that they need to be successful. The courses are designed to provide Cub Scout leaders with the basic information they need to successfully carry out the duties of their position.

When your volunteer application is approved by BSA National, you will receive a BSA membership card that includes your member ID number.

The Boy Scouts of America places the greatest importance on creating the most secure environment possible for our youth members. To maintain such an environment, the BSA developed numerous procedural and leadership selection policies and provides parents and leaders with resources for the Cub Scout, Scouts BSA, and Venturing programs.