Citizenship in the Community Requirement #7 Approval

Requirement #7 & Prerequisite Check

What is the charitable organization you are working with for Requirement #7b?
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First NameLast Name
Date you will attended the Merit Badge session*

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Parent's Email*
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Requirment #7
1. Do the following:
  Identify three charitable organizations outside of Scouting that interest you and bring people in your community together to work for the good of your community.
2. Pick ONE of the organizations you chose for requirement 7a. Using a variety of resources (including newspapers, fliers and other literature, the Internet, volunteers, and employees of the organization), find out more about this organization.
3. With your counselor's and your parent's approval, contact the organization you chose for requirement 7b and find out what young people can do to help. While working on this merit badge, volunteer at least eight hours of your time for the organization. After your volunteer experience is over, discuss what you have learned with your counselor.
What “charitable organization” & “outside Scouting” look like
A charitable org is typically a nonprofit (often 501(c)(3)). If you’re curious, you can verify status in the IRS Tax-Exempt Organization Search. “Outside Scouting” just means it’s not run by Scouts.

Helpful tips
- Age limits vary. Habitat for Humanity of Greater Providence: 16+
- Track your time (date, task, supervisor name/contact).
- It’s OK if the same hours also meet a school/faith requirement.
- Make sure you loop in a parent when emailing or calling
Quick local ideas you could choose (Rhode Island)
- Save The Bay — shoreline cleanups & habitat projects that mobilize the community.
- Habitat for Humanity — build/repair days
- Community Food Bank — support hunger relief via group packs
- Audubon Society — conservation/service projects and community science
- Clean Ocean Access / ORCA — beach & coastal cleanups with community
Requirement #7a: Identify three charitable organizations outside of Scouting that interests you and bring people in your community together to work for the good of your community.

The requirement specifies that the charitable organization must be outside of Scouting.

These would not count:
- Hours with the troop
- Home Owners Association (HOA)
- For-Profit Business
What type of charitable organization are you working with with?*

Food BankChurch or Place of WorshipHomeless ShelterAnimal ShelterCommunity GardensYouth CentersPublic LibrariesCommunity Health ClinicsHistorical SocietyNature CenterBig Brother Big SistersBoys and Girls ClubVeterans of Foreign War PostKnights of ColumbusOther
What is the organization's name?*
Who is your contact at the organization?*
First and Last Name
What is their contact information?*
Email and Phone Number
Remember, you need to volunteer at least eight hours of your time for the organization. You must complete at least some of the hours before the online session so we can discuss your experience.*

Yes
Prerequisite Check
Requirement 1:

This requirement will be completed during the session. Please be prepared to share your thoughts on the following questions:
- What does citizenship mean to you?
- What does it take to be a good citizen in your community?
- What are some examples of rights, duties, and obligations as a citizen?
- How can you demonstrate good citizenship in your school, Scouting unit, or community?
Will you be prepared to discuss Requirement 1?*

Yes
Requirement 5:

This requirement will be completed during the session. Watch one of these three movies and be prepared to share your thoughts on the following questions:
- What did you learn from the movie about what it means to be a valuable and concerned member of the community?
- How would you apply what you learned from the movie in your daily life?
- What lessons from their community could you bring to yours?
Will you be prepared to discuss Requirement 5?*

Yes
Requirement 7:

This requirement will be discussed during the session. You must complete at least some of your eight volunteer service hours before the online session. Be prepared to share your thoughts on the following questions:
- What did you learn from your experience?
- What skills or lessons did you learn during your volunteer experience that you can use?
- What challenges did you face while volunteering, and how did you overcome them?
Will you be prepared to discuss Requirement 7?*

Yes
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Requirement #7 & Prerequisite Check