A Merit Badge Counselor (MBC) is more than just a signature on a blue card; you are a mentor, an industry expert, and a guide who bridges the gap between a Scout’s curiosity and real-world mastery. By stepping into this role, you volunteer your unique skills—whether in a professional field like Engineering or Law, or a life-long hobby like Woodworking or Hiking—to help Scouts explore over 135 different subjects. For a leader, becoming a counselor is one of the most impactful ways to serve: it offers a flexible time commitment that fits your schedule while allowing you to directly shape a Scout’s path toward the Eagle rank. You aren’t just teaching a requirement; you are sparking a passion that could define a young person’s future career or character. Join our Council’s network of experts and help the next generation of leaders discover what they are truly capable of achieving.