Merit Badge Counselor Information

Merit Badge Counselor List: you can access a current list by logging into https://scoutbook.scouting.org/ . 

The merit badge counselor list is approved under the Guide to Advancement; Scouting America.

Interested to become a Piedmont Council Merit Badge Counselor? Follow these four easy steps:

• A) Be registered with Scouting America; adult applications can be found here: CLICK HERE  If the Merit Badge Couselor is the only adult position in Scouting, there is a $25 registration fee to become a registered Merit Badge Counselor.
  • Note: If already registered with Scouting America, you will still need to fill out another adult application and list "Merit Badge Counselor" under "Scouting Position" (no money required).
• B) Complete Youth Protection Training at My.Scouting.org
• C) Complete Merit Badge Counselor Orientation Training at My.Scouting.org
• D) Complete a Merit Badge Counselor Application (which lists all interested merit badges; this form would be approved later by the Piedmont Council Advancement Committee); please send all complete applications and training certificates to Shelia Lindsay at shelia.lindsay@scouting.o
• Additional Qualifications: Some Merit Badges require additional trainings and/or certifications by the National Office of Scouting America. These additional qualifications can be found below in the document Merit Badge Counselor Qualifications. These qualifications are set by the National Scouting America and are followed by the Piedmont Council Advancement Committee. Volunteers will who do not hold current qualifications will not be approved to teach these badges.