NPS Individual Patch This an individual award for scouts who participate for a minimum of 10 hours in an organized education program and/or volunteer service project at a national park unit. Qualifying organized educational programs include:
Qualifying volunteer service projects include any organized project that helps and enhances the natural and/or cultural resources of a park unit. Volunteer service can include - but is not limited to - performing trail restoration, campsite cleanup, and any activities for which the park identifies an appropriate volunteer opportunity. Scouts can qualify for this patch as a part of a troop unit or as an individual. Scouts are on their honor to report their activities and time accurately. Scouts will be awarded a patch upon verbally reporting their completion of the program requirements to a park ranger. All volunteer service project hours will be recorded under the Volunteers in Parks Program (VIP). All scouts will need to sign a volunteer agreement in order to participate in a volunteer service project. All participants under 18 years of age will need parental permission in order to participate in a volunteer service project. All scouts completing the requirements for the Junior Ranger program will also qualify for a Junior Ranger badge. Contact Us to ask about the program and how you can participate!
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Last updated: April 10, 2015