Parents: Ways to Help

Scouts BSA Troop 2860 Boys
Scouts BSA Troop 2860 Girls

Parent Support & Involvement

Consistent Support: Ensure your Scout attends meetings, outings, and campouts regularly.
Active Encouragement: Follow along with their rank advancement and merit badge goals.
Troop Participation: Get involved through flexible adult volunteer opportunities from Merit Badge Counselors to Committee Members or Assistant Scoutmasters.
Bonus: Our parents have a lot of fun together, especially on campouts.

Merit Badge Counselor

Share Your Passion: An easy, flexible entry point to teach topics you love—from hobbies to professional skills. Overlap is welcome, or check our Troop Merit Badge Counselor List for coverage gaps.
Not Campout Eligible, Day Visitor Only

Troop Committee Member

Strengthen the Troop: Help keep troop operations running smoothly by assisting with logistics, event planning, and volunteer coordination. Perfect for parents who want to contribute without taking on direct youth instruction.
Campout Eligible

Assistant Scoutmaster

Empower Youth: Work directly with the Scoutmaster to advise youth leaders, teach outdoor skills, mentor Scouts through rank advancement, and attend campouts and activities. Ideal for adults who want an active role in outdoor adventures and leadership coaching.
Campout Eligible

How to Sign Up to Volunteer

All Roles:

Sign up for a my.scouting.org account.
Complete the Safeguarding Youth Training on my.scouting.org.

Merit Badge Counselor:

- Complete Merit Badge Counselor training on my.scouting.org
- Complete Paper Adult Application
- Complete Merit Badge Counselor Information
- Turn in to Heart of Virginia Council office or our Committee Chair

Committee Member:

- Register with Scouting America at your primary unit:
  Boys Troop / Girls Troop
- Complete Committee Member training on my.scouting.org within 3 months

Assistant Scoutmaster:

- Register with Scouting America at your primary unit:
  Boys Troop / Girls Troop
- Complete Scoutmaster training on my.scouting.org within 3 months
- Complete in-person Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills within 12 months

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