FAQs

What are the requirements to become an Award Leader?

Basic Requirements:

• Possess or identify a potential group of participants
• Express volunteer interest to our national office
• Undergo a standard background check
• Attend a training session and become a Certified Unit Leader

Responsibilities:

• Recruit participants
• Maintain governance and organization
• Report annual membership to the national office
• Ensure participants fulfill the basic requirements
• Organize the Award Unit’s Adventurous Journey
• Correspond regularly with the national office

There are no programs in my area, can I help start an Award Unit near me?

Absolutely!  School clubs, sports teams, Scout troops, university groups, and countless other organizations are ideal – but not required – to start an Award Unit.