Become A Merit Badge Counselor
Merit Badge Counselor Registration
- Must complete an Adult Application with a Position Code of "42". Position Code location on form is on the lower left near the bottom.
- Fill in the Circle for "Troop" and the Unit Number (0012) at the top of the page.
- Include Council (Patriot's Path Council) and District (Raritan Valley District) names at the top.
- For "position (description)," write "merit badge counselor."
- For "position code," write "42." (Code #42 = Merit badge counselor)
- Complete the entire the form.
- Sign and date at the bottom.
- Include at least one unit signature (committee chair and/or chartered organization representative) on the right side of the form.
- Provide your Social Security Number. This is mandatory. The application will not be processed without it.
- There is no fee to register as a merit badge counselor.
- Must complete the Merit Badge Counselor Information form
- Include all personal information requested.
- List the merit badge(s) you want to teach.
- IMPORTANT: Provide a brief summary of your qualifications in the box provided for Vocation, Avocation, or Special Training. Use the back of the form or an attachment if necessary.
- This is how the district and council will determine your proficiency to teach a badge.
- Indicate whether you want to work only with a specific unit or all units in the district.
- Sign and date at the bottom.
- Complete the Youth Protection Online Training.
- When Forms are completed, you may turn them into the Committee Chair for processing.
