As I like to mention, the first step is often choosing who you want to help and asking them what needs to be done. You may find that they already have supplies for you, and they just need your leadership skills to make a project happen. Don't get hung up wondering what to do. When choosing a project two things to always keep in mind: 1) How will I provide leadership? 2) If fundraising, how is this more than a fundraiser.
I would like this page to help generate ideas for you. Please send me info that you think would help another scout, such as a new organization, contact details for an organization, or things to be aware of.
The requirement states: "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.) "
Sometimes the requirements are read with a narrow scope. Please read section 9.0.2.5 in the Guide to Advancement and you will see that is not the intention of this requirement. Notice phrases such as "community of the world", and "need not be a registered nonprofit." There are some special cases the approval signatures may come from a business that is providing a service to the community.
The school is a private nonprofit school. Yes! It is appropriate to do an Eagle Project for the school that sponsors our troop. Contact Steve or Elsha Yorgeson at the school.
Elsha: eyorgason@ahsjschool.org
Steve: syorgason@ahsjschool.org
You may have noticed the Honor Flight trailer in the parking lot at the American Heritage of South Jordan school. Steve and Elsha are heavily involved with the honor flight, which has provided so much to so many of our veterans. An example of what an Eagle Project might look like is purchasing flags to be given to the veterans as they come home off the flight. The flags will need to be meticulously folded and you will personally (with your troop) present them in your best uniform. Contact Steve or Elsha Yorgeson at the school.
Elsha: eyorgason@ahsjschool.org
Steve: syorgason@ahsjschool.org
Cleaning flower beds, door security magnets, listening centers, music instruments are all things I have heard about for schools. Talk to teachers you know or administrators and there is almost certainly something you can do for a school.
Need contact information. The hospital has MANY eagle project opportunities.
Parks open spaces and playgrounds managed by the city have many service opportunities from planting trees to cleaning up a volleyball court. Contact the city and they will get you in contact with the right person. For South Jordan the number you would call is 801.446.HELP .
We did an eagle project repainting fire hydrants in Bluffdale. Another eagle project possibility that was shared to me was putting reflectors on the road marking the fire hydrants, the reflectors are already purchased and available. Call 801.446.HELP .
The gale center is a museum in South Jordan. They mentioned to me when I visited one time that they always have eagle projects. On their website it directs you to contact Maren Svare msvare@sjc.utah.gov with questions.
Invasive Species Removal, Trail cleanup, and River Cleanups by canoe are all options. https://jordanrivercommission.com/volunteer/
I have seen a project involving moving a trail in lambs canyon (out of a swampy section) and cleaning up an area vandalized with graffiti, who thought scouts would plant stinging nettle? https://cottonwoodcanyons.org/
They make wooden toys for kids. This foundation in addition to helping make cars will want you to raise some money to pay for supplies. https://tinytimstoys.org/ Mike Rowe featured Tiny Tim's on an episode of Returning the Favor https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=2031952770409316. It is likely that they will want you to raise money to pay for supplies as part of this service project.