Citizenship in Society Merit Badge Counselors

As Scouts across our council begin to seek opportunities to earn this new Citizenship in Society merit badge, we in Erie Shores Council want to be prepared with multiple local facilitators (counselors) who can support the youth.

The goal of the Citizenship in Society merit badge is to help educate Scouts on what diversity, equity, and inclusion are; why they are important; and how to lead ethically and inclusively to contribute to the cultivation of an environment of belonging for all Scouts. This merit badge is one of the educational and awareness initiatives the BSA is implementing to ensure every youth feels welcomed and wholly included, to achieve a sense of belonging with the Scouts, and to prepare them for success in our ever-evolving world.

Counselors will need to review this facilitation guide and be familiar with all the materials.

Please note that there is no printed merit badge pamphlet, but this helpful resource is provided by BSA National.

Please also see my.scouting.org training website for the required DEIB training plus more helpful training on Youth Protection, Merit Badge Counseling, and more.

If you are not yet registered with Erie Shores Council as a Merit Badge Counselor, then you will additionally need to complete & submit this form.

If you are not yet registered with Erie Shores Council in any capacity, then you will additionally need to complete & submit this application.

Please complete this simple online form once you are fully prepared to serve as a counselor / facilitator for Citizenship in Society merit badge.  Thank you for your service to local youth!