Im trying to find an eagle project that is somewhat fun, but I dont want to look like a slacker because im not

Question

i'm 17 and need one soon

Answer 1

Look through the many volunteering programs out there and think about how you could turn one into your Eagle Scout Project:

VolunteerMatch, http://www.volunteermatch.org

Idealist, http://www.idealist.org

HandsOn Network, http://www.handsonnetwork.org/

Change.org, http://www.change.org

CraigsList, http://www.craigslist.com

Network for Good, http://www.networkforgood.org

http://www.1-800-volunteer.org/

ServeNet, http://servenet.org/

If you see an organization that you would like to help, but don't see a volunteering opportunity posted by that organization, it's okay to call them and say you would like to volunteer -- they may have opportunities they haven't posted. Also, many organizations are open to your own suggestions for volunteering activities.

Also, contact your local volunteer center; you can find this via the Points of Light Foundation web site,

http://www.pointsoflight.org/centers/

There's also this government sponsored site, http://volunteer.gov/gov/ which provides volunteer positions through USA federal land agencies like Fish & Wildlife, Forest Service, National Parks, etc.

Remember that finding a volunteering gig can be like finding a job: you may have to interview several times before you are chosen for an assignment.

Answer 2

Some eagle scouts created a stone pathway for our community garden.  That was very helpful, not too expensive (we had the pavers already) and has served us well.

Trail improvements are a good project.

Maybe a local library could use a creative shelving unit built for their children's or young adult collection.