Adult Recognition Awards

Everyone likes to feel appreciated for their volunteer service. Whether in the form of a simple thank-you for a small job well done or a formal recognition for years of faithful service in a key position of an organization, such acknowledgement is a signal to the recipient that she or he is noticed and appreciated - that she or he is RECOGNIZED.

How to Nominate Someone for an Award

1. Complete the nomination form
   Clearly state the personal achievements of the candidate and specifically state the reasons that the candidate's achievements meet the criteria for this particular award.


2. Recruit additional people to write the required letters of endorsement
   Be sure to communicate the deadline for submission, to whom they should return the completed letter, and share the Letter of Endorsement Information. NOTE: The nominator is not allowed to write letters of endorsement.
3. Turn in the entire nomination package on or before March 1st, 2012.

Email to mloyd@girlscoutsccs.org or submit to the Council office by mail, fax (800) 283-0045 or hand-delivery.

    Download nomination packet

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Find out more about volunteering opportunities and discover the many ways you can help girls grow strong.

Your Role as an Adult

Adults act as coaches who help girls develop leadership skills by using these processes:

Girls play an active part in figuring out the what, where, when, how, and why of their activities. They lead the planning and decision-making as much as possible.

Girls engage in continuous cycles of action and reflection that result in deeper understanding of concepts and mastery of practical skills.

Girls work together toward shared goals in an atmosphere of respect and collaboration. We encourage the girls to share their skills, knowledge and experience with one another.

Find out How to Become a Leader

What to do next:

1. Complete the Girl Scout Membership Registration form, Volunteer Application and Background Disclosure and Authorization form
2. Attend New Leader Orientation, contact your Membership Development Specialist to schedule orientation
3. View GSUSA's Online Girl Scouting 101 orientation at the following website:
   http://training.girlscouts.org/
   Password is aboutGS101 (case sensitive)
4. Receive Appointment/Agreement confirmation from Council representative.
5. Register for and attend required training:
   Leadership Essentials (LE1) - within 3 months of appointment
   Program Level Training - within 6 months of appointment
6. Meet and plan with Co-Leader, obtain Troop list from Council
7. Hold parent meeting, register all troop/group girls and adult volunteers
8. Make plans and hold first troop/group meeting
9. Attend Service Unit meetings
10. Complete all other required leader training:
    Trip Planning:
     - prior to taking girls on certain field trips and overnight events
    First Aid/CPR training:
     - required for most Girl Scout trips
    Outdoor Training:
     - prior to taking girls on outdoor overnights or outdoor cooking
    Extended Trip Planning:
     - prior to taking girls on trips lasting more than 72 hours
    Enrichment Training:
     - classes are offered to enhance your Girl Scout leadership experience
    Volunteer Carousel:
     - full-day of leader enrichment classes offered annually in the fall