How to be an ASM
Our registered and trained volunteer Assistant Scoutmasters (ASMs) empower scouts to lead outings, to "be prepared", and to grow their independence by experiencing challenging outdoor settings.
ASMs support scouts at a variety of outings, ranging from trips to the trampoline park to beginner backpacking overnights to high adventures including backpacking, canoeing, and snow camping.
ONLY trained, registered ASMs are allowed to go with scouts on outings. This is BSA policy as it is important to both keep scouts safe and also to support the program.
ASMs work hard to:
Keep all scouts safe
"Be prepared" so they can enjoy spending time in the outdoors
Be position-trained, and keep their training up-to-date
Coach scouts as needed, leaving everything up to them as much as possible, given the need to also keep them safe
Lead at least one outing annually, as the AIC
Attend at least 3 outings annually
A Team of Friends
Our ASMs are a close knit group of friends, guided by the troop motto Nobody Walks Alone.
We enjoy spending time together on outings just as much (or maybe even more than?) seeing the scouts have fun, challenge themselves, and be successful. While we always keep an eye out to keep the scouts safe, we do not parent them. We camp nearby but not with the scouts. We eat our own (gourmet) meals, and the scouts cook their own.
We are delighted to welcome new ASMs, and can't wait for you to join!
Requirements
Here are the requirements to become an ASM:
Mandated Reporter training (required due to California law AB506) and
Fingerprinting with the Silicon Valley Monterey Bay Council (SVMBC)
Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills (IOLS) training (class requires 2 nights camping)