Troop 12 encourages all Scouts to participate in service projects whether they need the hours or not, as a way to give back to the community. If you are looking to do a community service project for rank advancement, please complete the following form and speak to the Scoutmaster for approval BEFORE you go to the project.
Boy Scout service requirements
Boy Scouts are required to participate and/or conduct service projects for Tenderfoot, Second Class, First Class, Star, Life and Eagle ranks. Here are the new Boy Scout service requirements as of January 1, 2016: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.)
