“Give
Service” is the motto of Camp Fire USA. Our society's need for
trained dedicated and
experienced volunteers continues to grow. By approaching
service with the right spirit, Camp Fire USA youth members can
develop positive attitudes and respect for others. Service becomes
cooperative with a “do with” rather than “do for” approach.
Requirements:
| Level |
#
Service Hours |
#
Per Category |
|
Little Stars |
3 |
1 |
|
Starflight |
6 |
2 |
|
Adventure |
9 |
3 |
|
Discovery |
12 |
4 |
|
Horizon |
12 |
5 |
Hours are earned
by performing service in each of three categories: 1) Camp
Fire USA Orca Council; 2) Community; 3) Family Service.
Service Hours cannot be credited toward any other Camp Fire USA
projects.
Project Guidelines:
Members should “choose” to give service. Doing
activities then deciding the activity was service is not acceptable.
Each
service experience should help develop self-confidence, discipline,
and concern for others, communications and leadership abilities
within the individual as well as being a learning opportunity in
itself.
Possible
activities are not limited to those listed. Clubs and individuals
are encouraged to add their favorite service projects to the list.
Service hours will be awarded at the discretion of the leader and
must be accumulated within the same program year. The emblem can be
earned once a year.
Each member who desires recognition for
volunteer service is responsible for keeping an individual record of
service time for each category. Leaders may wish to keep a record of
service time for their club.
A wide
variety of service activities are encouraged. The only stipulation
is that activities be truly as a volunteer. Credit is not given for
training or daily chores. No credit is given if a grade or allowance
is being earned.
