# Citizenship in the Community Merit Badge

- Eagle-required: Yes
- Category: Personal Development
- Official requirements: https://www.scouting.org/merit-badges/citizenship-in-the-community/
- Pamphlet: https://filestore.scouting.org/filestore/Merit_Badge_ReqandRes/Pamphlets/Citizenship%20in%20the%20Community.pdf
- Last synced from scouting.org: 2026-03-29
- Requirements: https://merit-badge.university/merit-badges/citizenship-in-the-community/requirements/index.md
- Digital Resource Guide: https://merit-badge.university/merit-badges/citizenship-in-the-community/guide/index.md

Learn local government structure, map community services, attend public meetings, volunteer 8+ hours, and create a civic presentation to earn this Eagle-required merit badge.