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Merit Badge Counselor Form

Merit Badge Counselor Application Electronic

Please complete this form to list out any merit badges you'd like to add or ones you'd like to remove from being a merit badge counselor. You can add up to 10 merit badges at a time. If you want to add more than 10 merit badges, submit and additional form. Upon completion of this application you will presented the links for online registration and youth protection You must complete an adult application and be registered as merit badge counselor with the Twin Valley Council. Even if you are registered elsewhere in Scouting, you must complete an adult application to be a merit badge counselor and take youth protection training. There is no registration fee to be a merit badge counselor if you are also registered in a Scouting/Exploring unit or are registered at a Neighborhood (District) or Council level position.

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example: Troop 123

Add Merit Badges

List below any merit badges you would like to be counselor for and include your qualifications. Qualifications could include college degrees, formal training certificates, positions held, and specific life experiences. Once you select a merit badge, a field will pop up allowing you to input your qualifications for that merit badge

Remove Merit Badges

Merit badges you want to remove(Required)

Merit Badge Qualifications

To qualify as a merit badge counselor, you must
- Be at least 18 years old and of good character.
- Be registered with the Boy Scouts of America (position code 42). Upon completion of this form, you will be presented the link to complete an adult application as a merit badge counselor if you need to do so.
- Complete Youth Protection training.
- Be recognized as having the skills and education in the merit badge subjects covered and hold any required qualification and training as outlined int he Guide to Safe Scouting or the Guide to Advancement; or use others so qualified.
- Be able to work with Scout-age youth.

As a merit badge counselor, I agree to follow the requirements of the merit badge

- Making no deletions or additions, ensuring that the advancement standards are fair and uniform for all Scouts.
- I agree to have each Scout accompanied by another person during all instructional sessions. - I agree to keep my Youth Protection training current.
- I agree to renew my registration annually if I plan to continue as a merit badge counselor.

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