Dual registration rules

[BrentAllen]

Hunt,

Are MBCs told they must register, or that they must be approved? MBCs must submit the proper paperwork and be approved by the district or council advancement committee.

 

"Counselors

People who are knowledgeable about the various merit badge subjects are selected, approved, and trained by council and district advancement committees to serve as merit badge counselors. For example, a dentist might be asked to serve as a counselor for the Dentistry merit badge. A counselor must not only possess the necessary technical knowledge but also have a solid understanding of the needs, interests, and abilities of Scouts. A counselor must also be a registered adult with the BSA."

 

http://www.scouting.org/factsheets/02-500.html

 

 

[ScoutNut]

Every MBC is required to be registered with the BSA (fill out Adult Volunteer Application). Every BSA registered adult volunteer is NOT a MBC.

 

 

A potential MBC should complete a BSA Merit Badge Counselor Application -

 

http://www.scouting.org/forms/34405.pdf

 

The BSA Adult Application should be submitted to your council along with the MBC Application for approval. Both are required because then all background checks are covered & it makes it easier for ScoutNet to sort out all position 42's in a council/district to provide a listing.