Our registered and trained volunteer Assistant Scoutmasters (ASMs) empower scouts to lead outings, to "be prepared", and to grow their independence by experiencing challenging outdoor settings. 

ASMs support scouts at a variety of outings, ranging from trips to the trampoline park to beginner backpacking overnights to high adventures including backpacking, canoeing, and snow camping.

ONLY trained, registered ASMs are allowed to go with scouts on outings. This is BSA policy as it is important to both keep scouts safe and also to support the program. 

ASMs work hard to: 

• Keep all scouts safe

• "Be prepared" so they can enjoy spending time in the outdoors

• Be position-trained, and keep their training up-to-date 

• Coach scouts as needed, leaving everything up to them as much as possible, given the need to also keep them safe

• Lead at least one outing annually, as the AIC 

• Attend at least 3 outings annually

Requirements

Here are the requirements to become an ASM: 

• Safeguarding Youth Training (SYT) 

• Mandated Reporter training (required due to California law AB506) and 

• Fingerprinting with the Silicon Valley Monterey Bay Council (SVMBC) 

• Scouts BSA - Scoutmaster Position Specific Training 

• Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills (IOLS) training (class requires 2 nights camping) 

Thank you for volunteering. We are excited to share adventures with you!