The Youth Squad® program is designed to be flexible for anyone and any group. Scouts, youth groups, families, schools, and individuals will appreciate the ease and economy of our program. Patches can be earned with multi-levels. They are based on ability and time invested – not necessarily the age of the achiever. You can progress through the program levels — Helping Hands, Friend, Volunteer, Advocate, Delegate and Mentor — earning one patch per year or choose to do them in a series culminating in a larger service project.
Preschooler Learning Not to Litter 
Teaching About Kindness
Youth Squad® “Helping Hands” Level
Our “Helping Hands” level is specifically created for 3 and 4 year old boys and girls or anyone with the abilities of a preschooler. We will be offering learning material and special awards for their participation.
Designed for:
- Parents with younger children
- Special needs children and adults
- Preschool classes
- Scout leaders with younger children
Find out about the requirements for earning the Helping Hands awards.
Mother/Daughter Neighborhood Cleanup 
Classroom Recycling Project
Youth Squad® “Friend” Level
Most of the projects in our “Friend” level Service Patch Program® will involve supply drives, clean ups or other actions that assist volunteers or organizations with extra help to accomplish a specific project. There is an optional free worksheet for younger participants to review the project.
Designed for:
- Participants who can only invest a small amount of time
- Younger achievers such as Daisies* and Tiger Cubs
- Special needs groups and individuals
- Schools, churches and temples
- Youths beginning a community service commitment
Average Time Commitment per project: 2-3 hours
Find out about the requirements for earning the Friend Level awards.
Rooftop Garden Project 
Siblings Volunteer at the Shelter
Youth Squad® “Volunteer” Level
The requirements for our “Volunteer” level Patch Program® will include becoming more familiar with the related issues. Free optional worksheets are provided for educational and organizational purposes. The final requirement involves completing a hands-on project of your choosing.
Designed For:
- Scout troops and youth groups
- Parent/child or family volunteering
- Individuals with a specific area of interest
- Schools, churches and temples
- Classrooms
- Anyone who has completed a suggested prerequisite
Average Time Commitment per project: 3-5 hours
Find out about the requirements for earning the Volunteer Level awards.
Advocating for a Bird Sanctuary 
Advocating for Field Upgrade at School
Youth Squad® “Advocate” Level
“Advocates” continue to educate themselves about topics with the provided videos and links. The requirements for our “Advocate” level Patch Program® are geared toward getting support for a specific project of your choosing.
Designed For:
- Troops of teen scouts and teen youth groups
- Individual teens and adults
- Younger teens with a parent or mentor
- Families with teens
- High School clubs
- Anyone who has completed a suggested prerequisite
Average Time Commitment per project: 4-8 hours
Find out about the requirements for earning the Advocate Level awards.
Community Tree Planting Project 
Teen Volunteer Program with Seniors
Youth Squad® “Delegate” Level
Our “Delegate” level program is for those who have gained enough expertise to organize and follow through with an action project. Delegates can build a team of Friends, Volunteers and Advocates to gain life experience while they make meaningful changes in their community.
Designed For:
- Scout troops of older teens and teen youth organizations with their leader
- Adults concerned with a specific cause
- Individual older teens with a parent, leader or mentor
- High School clubs
- Community groups
- Business owners
Average Time Commitment per project: 15-25 hours
Find out about the requirements for earning the Delegate Level awards.
Recycling Troop Project 
Breast Cancer Awareness Project
Youth Squad® “Mentor” Level
Our “Mentor” Level is for adults experienced in an interest area or one who is willing to gain the knowledge while participating with younger achievers. A Mentor only has to make a commitment to one specific project or can choose to take an ongoing role. Mentors can move from team to team or stay with the same group like a scout leader.
Designed For:
- Professionals who wish to give back to the community
- Educators
- After school club advisers
- Scout leaders
- Youth group leaders
- Parents, grandparents and other adult family members
- Business owners
Average Time Commitment: Varies
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