The document serves as a record of time dedicated to community service activities by members of the Boy Scouts of America. This record typically includes details such as the date of service, the organization benefited, a description of the work performed, and the number of hours contributed. For example, a scout might use this to document time spent volunteering at a local food bank.
Accurate documentation of these volunteer efforts is essential for rank advancement within the BSA program. It fosters a sense of civic responsibility and provides tangible evidence of a scout’s commitment to serving others. Tracking these hours also allows the BSA to quantify the collective impact of its members’ service to communities nationwide. The practice evolved alongside the BSA’s core values, emphasizing duty to God and country, which includes service to others.
