Serving others is an essential part of Scouting, in fact the Scout slogan is “Do a good turn daily." And serving our communities is one way of fulfilling our commitment to the communities we live and work in. Many of the rank advancement requirements include a community service component and Scouts can serve as an individual, den/patrol or pack/troop by providing assistance to our local communities through a one-time event, ongoing activities and even an Eagle Scout Leadership project.
Community Parks and Recreation departments can be a great resource in providing these community service opportunities. Listed below are a number of local Parks and Rec contacts who are able to provide details on available community service opportunities.
Kansas City, MO Parks and Recreation:
- For regular volunteer service opportunities, Scouts can visit kcparks.org/volunteering to register and join one of the community cleanups by completing.
- For Eagle Scout projects, Scouts can contact Kelly Turner at Kelly.turner@kcmo.org with their proposed project idea, and she will work to find a Natural Resources staff to confirm the project is doable and to help guide the project.
Lee’s Summit, MO Parks and Recreation:
- For regular service and Eagle project opportunities, go to Lee's Summit Parks & Rec to register. Indicate your preference for potential service opportunities or present your idea for a potential Eagle Scout project.
Johnson County, KS Parks and Recreation:
- For regular volunteer service opportunities or Eagle Projects, Scouts can visit Scout projects and submit project details.
Jackson County, MO Parks and Recreation:
- For regular volunteer service opportunities or Eagle Projects, Scouts can visit Jackson County Parks and Rec to register. In the "Assignment Preference" box, indicate "Other." Use the "Skills and Interest" box to outline your idea for a possible Eagle Project and/or indicate you are looking for Scout community service opportunities.