Service hours are required for advancement to 2nd Class Scout (1 hour), Star Scout (6 hours), and Life Scout (6 hours). Qualifying service hours include projects that benefit the broader community rather than a specific individual. Hours earned through another organization’s project, such as a church mission trip or school citizenship project, do not count toward service hours, as Scouts should not receive credit from two groups for a single act of service. This is a matter of Scout Spirit.
All service projects must be approved in advance by Troop Advancement Chair Brelan Montgomery.
The following projects are always approved (unless the Scout is specifically asked to participate by another organization):
- TOTAL Ministries
- Soup Kitchen
- Goodfellows
- Mobile Meals
- Working on another Scout’s Eagle Project
The following projects are usually approved, but require advance approval:
- Advent Bazaar
- Christmas in Action
- Habitat for Humanity
Scouts are encouraged to serve in a variety of areas beyond the lists above. If a Scout has a project in mind, he must receive approval from the Advancement Chair before participating. Note that submitting an approval request by email or voicemail without receiving a response does not constitute approval – hours will not be credited unless approval is explicitly granted.