Is Youth Protection Training required?
Yes. Registered Adults complete Trail Life USA’s required Youth Protection Training and must remain compliant with the organization’s current youth-safety requirements.
Are background checks required?
Yes. Trail Life USA requires applicable background screening for Registered Adults as part of its youth-safety process. Prospective adult volunteers complete the current screening steps during the registration process.
How are adult leaders approved?
Adult involvement in formal Trail Life roles begins with local troop leadership. Prospective Registered Adults complete Trail Life USA’s current membership, screening, training, and role requirements before serving in positions that require registration.
Do adult leaders have faith requirements?
Yes. Registered Adult membership in Trail Life USA includes faith-related requirements appropriate to the adult role. Prospective adult volunteers should speak with troop leadership and review the current Trail Life USA requirements during registration.
Does our family have to sign a Statement of Faith?
Families are not required to sign Grace Baptist Church’s Statement of Faith simply for a boy to participate. Adults seeking Registered Adult roles have separate Trail Life USA membership and faith requirements.
How do I become a Registered Adult?
Speak with a Troop 4110 leader first. Adult registration is initiated through the local troop rather than simply signing up independently. You will then complete Trail Life USA’s required membership steps, screening, training, and any role-specific requirements.
Can parents volunteer without becoming Registered Adults?
There may be limited ways parents can help with particular activities, but ongoing leadership, supervision, and roles involving youth must follow Trail Life USA’s current adult-registration and youth-protection requirements. Ask a troop leader before volunteering in a youth-facing role.
Can a grandfather or another adult male participate with my son?
Often, yes. Grandfathers and other trusted adult men can play an important role in a boy’s Trail Life experience. Participation in activities and any formal adult role must follow the troop’s and Trail Life USA’s current requirements.
What does it mean to become a Registered Adult?
Registered Adults complete Trail Life USA’s adult membership process after being invited or initiated by troop leadership. The process includes applicable membership requirements, background screening, Youth Protection Training, and other current Trail Life requirements for the role.
How can fathers become involved?
Fathers can help at Thursday meetings, attend campouts and outings, serve on activities and projects, and become Registered Adults. A leader can help identify a level of involvement that fits your availability and the troop’s needs.