ADULT VOLUNTEERS

Adult Leader Requirements

Scouting America is open to all who meet the requirements, and leaders are selected based on individual merit. Adult leaders must possess the moral, educational, and emotional qualities that Scouting America deems necessary for positive leadership to youth. They must also: 

• Abide by the Scout Oath, Scout Law, and Scouter Code of Conduct. The Scouter Code of Conduct can be found at www.scouting.org/health-andsafety/gss/bsa-scouter-code-of-conduct/

• Subscribe to the precepts of the Declaration of Religious Principle. 

• Reside within the USA or a U.S. territory, or be a U.S. citizen residing outside the USA. 

• Be 21 years of age or older for primary leadership positions. 

• Be 18 years of age or older for assistant leadership positions. 

• Complete Youth Protection training (YPT) before application is processed and renew training as required by going to my.scouting.org and creating an account.

• Review the disclosure information related to Scouting America’s background check process and complete and sign a Background Check Authorization form. 

• Take leader position-specific training at my.scouting.org. Classroom training may also be available through your local council.