What is a Merit Badge?
- Awards earned by youth members, based on activities and learning within an area of study
- Examples: Personal Management, Family Life, Fishing, Medicine, Leatherwork, and Reading
What does a Merit Badge Counselor do?
- They teach and guide youth to achieving Merit Badges
- They give insight into an area of study not covered in school and can lead to possible career interest in the field
Why we want you:
- You offer expertise in a field that another adult could not offer
- We are always looking for new partnerships within the community we serve
How will this benefit you?
- You will be promoted among the nearly 4,000 youth and hundreds of adult leaders that Long Beach Scouting Serve.
- We will award you with a certificate to recognize your commitment to Scouting and the service you gave to the community you do business in.
What’s the next step?
- Contact Marc Bonner via email or at (562) 684-3163.