Step 1. Pick a merit badge
View the list of current Merit Badges and pick the ones you would like to help with.
Step 2. Complete the required training.
Complete the 4 short MBC training modules available in My Scouting Training Center.
- Advancement (SCO 471)
- Aims and Methods of Scouts BSA (SCO 472)
- Introduction to Merit Badges (SCO 474)
- What is a Merit Badge Counselor? (SCO 486)
Complete the Safeguarding Youth Training.
Step 3. Apply
- Complete the MBC Application Form.
- Complete the online Adult Volunteer Application.
- Once all the requirements are completed, email a copy of the MBC application form and a screenshot of the completed MBC training modules (make sure your name at the top is visible) found in MyLearning to:
meritbadgedean@scoutingloudoun.org AND
Completing Merit Badge Counselor Training Modules
All merit badge counselors must complete a series of online training modules that can be accessed through their My Scouting account.
- Login to your My Scouting account
- Click on My Training
- Click on Scouts BSA
- Click on Catalog and Search Merit Badge Counselor
- Complete the 4 modules
Note that you must complete both the online process and submit the form & confirmation before you can be approved onto the Goose Creek District MBC roster.
Notes:
- it may ask you if you want to “transfer” or “continue” – click on “continue” so it doesn’t muck up your unit registration.
- be sure if prompted to indicate that you’re applying for position code 42, merit badge counselor