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to help other people at all times
to help other people at all times
Service is one of the most important values we have in Scouting. The Scout Oath calls on us all to “help other people at all times. The Scout Law says a Scout is Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind. These are maybe the most important ideas a Scout will take away from their time in Scouts.
The troop will provide some opportunities for service projects, and it is up to the Scout to register and participate. However, while we may offer some service projects, it is up to the Scout to plan accordingly so they can meet the service hour requirements for each rank.
For example, if a fellow Scout puts out a call for assistance with his Eagle project or if there is an opportunity to help with a Cub Scout event, Scouts need to recognize the opportunity to give back through service and be willing to participate.
Scouts or their families are welcome to propose service projects for the troop.
What counts a service hours?
Service hours cannot benefit a private individual or a commercial (for profit) enterprise, the service must benefit a non profit organization.
The scout cannot directly – personally – benefit from the outcome of their labors, as an individual in any way. If it's "required" service for some other group or club the scout or a family member belongs to (school, NHS, school club or other group outside of school, etc.) then it does not count for scouts.
The Scout may not receive any monetary reimbursement for their time and efforts.
Examples of where service hours can be earned: volunteer work at a non-profit organization; food banks, our charter organization, organized beach clean ups, animal shelters/rescues.
Examples that would NOT count: helping to prepare for or working at school events where donations are being accepted, or tickets/entrance fee is charged like a school concert or a sporting event, working a concession stand or selling items to raise funds for a group like band or a club, or an event like a school trip, working a phone bank for a political organization or collecting signatures on petitions.
How to get your service hours approved?
For Individual Scouts:
Complete the form and schedule time to discuss your proposed service project with the Scoutmaster before participating, be prepared to share what requirements will be met by the service hours you are seeking to get approved.
After participating in the service project, schedule a scoutmaster conference with the Scoutmaster to discuss what you did and bring the documentation completed by the contact at the organization where you performed the service hours to confirm the volunteer hours.
After the scoutmaster conference, the scoutmaster will notify the scout of approval which will include signing off on the form and on the requirement in the scout's handbook and/or entry into Scoutbook.
Adults may not receive troop family volunteer credit for volunteering at these events.
For Volunteering as part of an Eagle Service Project:
The Scout leading the service project is responsible for having a sign in sheet at the workday.
Scouts must sign in and out themselves, others including the Scout leading the event may not sign another Scout in or out.
After the workday is complete, the Scout leading the service project will be responsible for submitting the completed attendance sheet so that Scouts who volunteered may receive credit.
Individual Scout Service Hour Request forms will not be accepted for volunteering at an Eagle Service Project workday.
Scouts who have concerns about their service hours being credited from a workday will need to speak with the Scout who led the event, issues may then be raised to the SPL and then the Scoutmaster if they are still not resolved.
Adults may not receive troop family volunteer credit for Eagle Service Project workdays.
Scout service requirements:
Scout service requirements:
Tenderfoot, requirement 7b: One hour of service
Participate in a total of one hour of service in one or more service projects approved by your Scoutmaster. Explain how your service to others relates to the Scout slogan and Scout motto.
Second Class, requirement 8e: Two hours of service
Participate in two hours of service through one or more service projects approved by your Scoutmaster. Tell how your service to others relates to the Scout Oath.
First Class, requirement 9d: Three hours of service
Participate in three hours of service through one or more service projects approved by your Scoutmaster. The project(s) must not be the same service project(s) used for Tenderfoot requirement 7b and Second Class requirement 8e. Explain how your service to others relates to the Scout Law.
Star, requirement 4: Six hours of service
While a First Class Scout, participate in six hours of service through one or more service projects approved by your Scoutmaster.
Life, requirement 4: Six hours of service, at least three of which are conservation-related
While a Star Scout, participate in six hours of service through one or more service projects approved by your Scoutmaster. At least three hours of this service must be conservation-related.
Eagle Scout, The Eagle Scout service project
While a Life Scout, plan, develop, and give leadership to others in a service project helpful to any religious institution, any school, or your community. (The project must benefit an organization other than the Boy Scouts of America.)
Opportunities for Service Hours:
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