Eagle Scout Projects

Recruiting Volunteers

Many Eagle Candidates find it difficult to recruit helpers. A huge part of the Eagle Project experience is learning how to form a team even under difficult circumstances.Here's a write-up from a recent Troop 30 Eagle Candidate:

“One disadvantage of doing my project in the summer was that it was difficult to find people to help. I had expected to send out a troop-wide email and have more responses than I knew what to do with. In reality, I sent out an email and got no responses. So instead of email, I had to call people — from the troop, my friends, and acquaintances. This worked fairly well, and I was able to gather enough people to carry on.”

The Key Lesson: Be Proactive

If you find yourself with fewer volunteers than needed, do not give up. Reach out using:

• •Individual emails (not just mass emails)
• •Phone calls
• •Text messages
• •Personal conversations at troop meetings

The extra hour or two spent recruiting will be more than offset by the dozens of volunteer hours you attract — and you will gain invaluable experience forming a team, a lesson that will serve you for life.

Tips for Success

Planning Your Eagle Project

• •Proposal: Work with your Scoutmaster to develop and approve your project idea
• •Planning: Create detailed plans including materials, timeline, and budget
• •Fundraising: If needed, organize fundraising for project materials
• •Coordination: Schedule work days and coordinate with the beneficiary organization
• •Execution: Lead your team through the project work
• •Documentation: Keep detailed records, photos, and volunteer hours throughout
• •Write-up: Complete your Eagle project workbook thoroughly