Get Involved

We would love for every parent to be involved with the troop. You can be a leader, a committee member, a coordinator of troop service, or someone who accompanies the troop on campouts, at summer camp or other activities.

The troop's adult leaders are parents and other volunteers that fill assigned roles and keep the troop running. The scoutmaster and assistant scoutmasters create program direction and help deliver it for the scouts. The troop committee conducts the business of the troop, sets policy, and helps the scoutmaster and scouts with the outdoor program and other planned activities.

Parents and other adults can be involved by:

  • Attending meetings and activities to provide support and the required two-deep leadership.
  • Coordinating an event, activity, service project or fundraiser.
  • Participating in weekend campouts and volunteering to attend summer camp, or transporting scouts and gear.
  • Helping maintain troop equipment.
  • Choosing to be a registered adult leader or committee member.
  • Being a merit badge counselor. Merit badge counselors are recognized by BSA as having the skills and education in the subjects for which they serve. A merit badge counselor serves as both a teacher and a mentor as scouts work on a merit badge. Learn more about merit badges.

Troop 652 parents and scouts can join the conversation in our private Facebook group for troop families. Request to join.

Adult Volunteer Requirements

There are requirements for adult volunteers that work directly with the scouts. The Cleveland Catholic Diocese and St. Basil the Great Parish have a set of requirements, and BSA has a separate set of requirements.

Any adult, parent or volunteer that would like to camp with the troop must be an approved volunteer at St. Basil and a registered adult in BSA. There is an annual fee for being a registered adult in BSA.

Other roles within the troop require being an approved volunteer at St. Basil. Adults should speak with the scoutmaster or contact the troop for a guidance document outlining the proper steps for becoming a registered volunteer with Troop 652.

VIRTUS training, required for troop volunteers, is held twice a year at St. Basil and year-round at other diocese locations. Certificates for training completion is provided following a course.

Officially Registered Positions

Charter Organization Rep

Contact between the troop and the chartering organization. Acts as organization contact with council. Appoints the unit committee chair.

Committee Chair

Appointed by the charter organization rep. Registered as an adult leader in BSA. Appoints and supervises the unit committee and unit leaders.

Treasurer

Handles unit funds, pays bills, maintain accounts and supervises fundraising.

Secretary

Keeps minutes and records, send notices, maintains website or digital space, and handles publicity.

Advancement Chair

Ensures that the unit has boards of review, quarterly courts of honor, and unit goals for rank advancement. Responsible for record keeping and submitting advancement reports.

Outings Chair

Secures permits and permission to use camp sites, serve as transportation coordinator and ensures a monthly outdoor program.

Fundraising Chair

Supervises fundraising. Ensures that every youth member has the opportunity to participate in popcorn sales and other fundraising events.

Equipment Coordinator

Works with the youth quartermaster and is responsible for inventory, storage and maintenance of unit equipment.

Membership Chair

Help ensures a smooth transition of new scouts into the unit and orientation for new parents while helping grow the unit.

Training Chair

Ensures that training opportunities are available, maintains training records and materials, and is responsible for BSA Youth Protection Training.

Chaplain

Provides spiritual tone, guides the chaplain aide, gives spiritual counseling, and promotes regular religious participation of each member.

Committee Member

Assists committee with conducting the business of the troop.

Scoutmaster

The adult primarily responsible for working directly with the scouts to help them create the program for the troop. Trains youth leaders to run the troop by providing direction, coaching and support.

Assistant Scoutmaster

An adult leader (age 18+) who assists the scoutmaster in delivering the troop program. Most troops have a few assistant scoutmasters on the roster.

Unit Scouter Reserve

A supportive adult who has no immediate, specific leadership role but is a registered member of the troop.

Merit Badge Counselor

Registered with BSA as a merit badge counselor (MBC). Recognized as having the skills and education in the subjects for which they are to serve as a MBC and work with scout-age youth. See details.