Santa Clarita Valley teen, Ryan Orozco, will earn his Eagle Scout this weekend when he leads a group of volunteers renovate the visiting area of the Los Angeles County Castaic Animal Shelter.

This renovation is Ryan’s community project, the last requirement he needs to secure the rank. Once the project is done, Ryan will have to undergo an order of review, in which leaders of the Boy Scouts organization go over his experience and what he has learned from the Boy Scouts.

His career with the organization goes back 10 years, when he joined as a Cub Scout. Only five percent of Boy Scouts earn the prestigious rank of the Eagle Scout Award.

“I want to get (my Eagle Scout award) before I turn 16,” he explained.

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The Castaic Animal Shelter, located at 31044 North Charlie Road, will be getting newly installed turf, trees and benches to create an area for people to play with animals prior to adoption.  

All of the materials were donated by the Santa Clarita Lowes.

“The manager was really kind, he surprised me and donated everything I needed,” said Ryan. “He was really generous.”

Ryan said that he has been working hard to get volunteers since learning of the time frame he would have to work under, about two weeks ago. Friends, family and troop members have all signed up to help him complete the restoration.

About 15-20 volunteers will be working from 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. on both Sept. 26 and Sept. 27.

As for community volunteers, Ryan is welcome to more help in completing the project.

“If they want to help,” he said, “that would be great.”