For Parents

Parent Involvement

Parent involvement is essential to the success of Troop 2970. While Scouts BSA is a youth-led program, adult volunteers provide guidance, supervision, and support to ensure a safe and enriching experience for all scouts.

Volunteer Opportunities

Merit Badge Counselors

Share your expertise by becoming a merit badge counselor. Whether your background is in engineering, medicine, arts, or outdoor skills, you can help scouts earn merit badges in your area of knowledge.

Troop Committee

Join the troop committee to help with administrative tasks, fundraising, event planning, and other behind-the-scenes support that keeps the troop running smoothly.

Assistant Scoutmasters

Work directly with scouts as an Assistant Scoutmaster, providing guidance and supervision during meetings and outings while allowing youth leaders to lead.

Event Support

Help with transportation to events, assist with fundraisers, or provide support for special activities and service projects.

How to Volunteer

Parents can get involved by volunteering to be merit badge counselors, assisting with fundraisers, or serving on the troop committee. To volunteer, please contact our Committee Chair or speak with any adult leader at a troop meeting.

Adult Training

BSA requires certain training for all adult volunteers to ensure a safe and effective program. These include:

Youth Protection Training

Required for all registered adults and must be renewed every two years. This training covers the BSA's policies for creating a safe environment for all youth.

Position-Specific Training

Training specific to your volunteer role, such as Scoutmaster Specific Training or Committee Challenge.

Outdoor Skills Training

Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS) for adults who will be accompanying scouts on outdoor activities.

Most training is available online through the BSA's learning center atmy.scouting.org.

Parent Resources

Communication Tools

Stay informed about troop activities through our communication platforms:

TroopWebHost- Email communications and member directory
Band- Troop-wide communications, calendar, and event photos
ScoutBook- Advancement tracking

Helpful Links

Forms and Documents

Questions?

If you have any questions about parent involvement or volunteering with Troop 2970, please don't hesitate to contact us.