Certified Merit Badge Counselor Directory
The Council Advancement Committee annually updates a directory of Certified Merit Badge Counselors who are willing to assist scouts throughout our Council in earning Merit Badges. This directory is now available using an online, searchable database. To find a Certified Merit Badge Counselor within our local Andrew Jackson Council, please click on the following link:
(Requires unique Login Credentials. Request by emailing Paula Crowe at pbandnn@yahoo.com)
Reminders
- Only a Certified Merit Badge Counselor may sign off on a merit badge. He or she must be at least 18 years old, a registered Scouter, and qualified to teach the subject. Counselors must also receive the approval of the council advancement committee.
- A Merit Badge Counselor is unable to meet with a Scout or have contact with a Scout unless another Leader, Adult or Scout is part of the conversation/meeting.
- Scouts must use Youth Protection Safety Guidelines of 2-Deep Leadership when emailing a Merit Badge Counselor. This means the Scout must email the Merit Badge Counselor with a parent or Scout Leader copied on any and all emails.
- Scouts must also follow the Scout Buddy System. You must have another person with you at each meeting with the merit badge counselor. This person can be your parent or legal guardian, or another registered adult.
Become a Merit Badge Counselor
For more information on becoming a Merit Badge Counselor, please contact Paula Crowe at pbandnn@yahoo.com. Any adult who is 18 years old or older may serve as a Merit Badge Counselor once they complete the applications and are approved by the Local Council along with the National BSA Organization. Follow these steps to Register and get Certified:
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