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SCOUT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES |
An hour...a day...or whatever
time you can share.......Volunteers make a difference!
Volunteers. Girl Scouts would simply not be possible
without them. No matter what your experience, your age,
or the amount of time you have to give, Girl Scouting
needs you. And girls can grow from your involvement.
FAQ
Volunteer
Recognitions
Interested
in Becoming A Girl Scout Volunteer ? Fill out a
Volunteer
Application Form and
a
Volunteer Reference Form
If you are
currently a volunteer for the Girl Scouts of the Appalachian Council,
Inc. and have been volunteering for the past four years, please fill out
our
Volunteer Application
Update Form so that we may properly update
your information.
Mail it to :
Girl
Scouts of the Appalachian Council, Inc.
ATTN: Manager of Volunteer Services
P.O. Box 3100 CRS,
Johnson City, TN. 37602-3100
How do you show a Volunteer that
they are Appreciated ? Nominate them for a
Volunteer Recognition Award
use these forms to nominate a volunteer:
Adult Recognition Nomination Form
Adult Recognition Letter of
Endorsement
Leadership Development Pin -
Application Form
Leadership Development Pin -
Application Form "Leaves"
Leader/ Adult Volunteer Appreciation
Day is April 22.
Deadlines for Adult Recognitions:
January 31
for submitting nominations for Board Approved
recognitions and April 1 for service unit awards.
Volunteer
FAQs
Who can volunteer?
We invite women and men, ages 18 and older.
What do I need to do to volunteer?
Complete the adult volunteer application process and
enroll as adult member with the largest all girl
organization in the world. Adult membership is $10.00
annually.
When can I volunteer?
Anytime, just contact the Manager of Volunteer Services.
What do I get by being a volunteer?
Training to work with the girls if necessary, ability to
impact the lives of girls ages 5-17, ability to be part
of the only organization in the nation that is truly
focused on the lives of girls. You’ll receive
skills, experiences and knowledge that will help you in
your personal day-to-day life.
I don’t have a lot of time, can I still
volunteer?
Yes. Girl Scouts has volunteer opportunities for
everyone, whether you have an hour a week, month or year,
we will be able to find a volunteer opportunity that is
right for you. Any amount of your time will help us to
help girls.
I don’t want to work with girls, but I believe in
what the organization does, can I still volunteer?
Yes, we have many volunteer opportunities working with
adults.
What
kind of volunteer opportunities does Girl Scouts have?
You tell us what your interest is, how much time you are
willing to share with the organization, when you are
available and we will place you into a volunteer position
that meets your needs. We are a volunteer based,
non-profit organization and the livelihood of
Girl Scouts rests on the commitment of hundreds of
volunteer members throughout our 15-county jurisdiction.
Volunteer Recognitions
- Each year. Many
volunteers work hard to provide quality programs
to our girls. Recognitions are
one way to say "thank you"
and show appreciation for thier efforts.
- Troop
Level Recognitions
A Girl Scout troop will want to thank individuals
who have provided support and assistance for the
troop's program throughout the year. Certificates
of appreciation, plaques, favorable publicity,
personal notes, mugs, handmade items, paid Girl
Scout memberships or troop-related expenses are
some of the many items/ideas for recognizing
these special people. Visit our Council Shop for
many of the items listed above.
- Service
Unit Recognitions
The Local Service Unit Team members work to
ensure girls in a geographic area have
opportunities in Girl Scouting. Their efforts
deserve to be recognized.
- Individually
Earned Recognitions
Leadership Development Pin and Leaves
recognize adult members registered as troop
leaders, assistant/co-troop leaders or group
leaders who have completed the appropriate
requirements.
Council/
GSUSA Recognitions
This level of Adult recognitions provide a way of
acknowledging individuals for dedication,
commitment, and outstanding service in Girl
Scouting.
Outstanding Leader and Outstanding
Volunteer awards are given to adults for
service to Girl Scout troop/groups or service
units. They may be nominated by anyone.
Nominations, along with 2 support letters may be
forwarded to:
Girl
Scouts of the Appalachian Council, Inc.
Attn: Manager of Volunteer Services
P.O. Box 3100 CRS, Johnson City, TN 37602
The
deadline for Service Unit recognitions is April 1;
deadline for Board Approved recognitions is February
1.
For
additional information about training and recognitions,
contact: Manager of Volunteer Services 423-929-8185
NEW
ADULT RECOGNITIONS THIS YEAR
A.
Episodic Volunteer or short term
volunteer is an adult who gives time to the
organization at the council or national level but
volunteers sporadically.
Name of Award: Community Participation
The volunteer provides a one-time or a one-day
service for the council or GSUSA.
Recognition: A "Thank
You" letter, to be presented to the
volunteer and to the volunteer's employer, if
desired.
Name of Award: Citizenship in Girl Scouting
The volunteer returns for second and third rounds
of service and provides support through two or
three different short-term venues for the council
or GSUSA.
Recognition: For each round of
Service a Certificate may be presented to the
volunteer after completion of the volunteer
assignment.
Name of Award: Social Responsibility in Girl
Scouting
The volunteer recommits for a fourth round of
short-term service and provides support to the
council or GSUSA.
Recognition: Volunteer Service
Pin, to be presented in recognition of this round
of volunteer service. The Volunteer Service Pin
will be sized (small, medium, large) and
color-coded for presentation at this level, based
on the completion of subsequent opportunities.
B.
Progressive Volunteer is an
adult volunteer who is involved in Girl Scouting
on a continual basis rather than a sporadic basis
at the council or national level, and should have
opportunities for volunteer development.
Name of Award-Stage 1: The Girl Scout Volunteer
Achievement Award for the governance/
governance volunteer this award is presented
based on a specific volunteer assignment and may
be awarded for initial successful volunteer
service completion on a board committee, or for
initial successful volunteer service completion
on a task group assignment. For the
managment/managing volunteer, this award may be
presented upon successful completion of the first
experience of troop/group leadership.
Recognition: The Girl Scout
Volunteer Development Pin, the first recognition
award received at this level, providing the
foundation of the individual's growth through the
adult volunteer experience.
Name of the Award-Stage 2: The Girl Scout
Mentoring Award for the governace or
goverance volunteer who has gained sufficient
skillls and experience at this level, becomes a
coach and/or mentor for a new volunteer.
Recognition: At Stage 2. a Color-coded
key is awarded by the desingated council
or GSUSA and added to the chain, which is
attached to the Girl Scout Volunteer Development
Pin.
Name of the Award-Stage 3: The Girl Scout
Volunteer Executive Award is presented
to governanace or management volunteer who has
served in a leadership role at the national or
council level.
Recognition: A stage 3 color-coded key
awarded by the designated council or GSUSA and
added to the Girl Scout Volunteer Development
chain.
These
awards are approved by a designated council or national
staff member or council board member for authorization of
the award.
OTHER
VOLUNTEER RECOGNITIONS
COUNCIL
LEVEL AWARDS
THE
PRESIDENT'S AWARD
To recognizes the efforts of a Geographic/Service
Unit in moving assigned area of audience toward
the Council's goals.
Approval: Council Board of
Directors Send completed application to Adult
Development Director.
APPRECIATION
PIN
To recognize outstanding service to at least one
Geographic/Service Unit area.
Approval: Council Board of
Directors Send completed application and 2
letters of endorsement to Adult Development
Director.
HONOR
PIN
To recognize outstanding service to at least
geographic/Service Unit area.
Approval: Council Board of
Directors Send completed application and 3
letters of endorsement to the Adult Development
Director.
THANKS
BADGE
To recognize outstanding service that benefits
the total council or the entire Girl Scout
organization.
Approval:Council Board of
Directors; Send Application and 4 letters of
endorsement to the Adult Development Director.
THANKS
BADGE II
To recognize continued outstanding service by a
Thanks Badge recipient.
Approval: Council Board of
Directors; Send Application and 4 letters of
endorsement to the Adult Development Director.
SERVICE
UNIT LEVEL AWARDS
OUTSTANDING
LEADER AWARD
This award is given for outstanding troop/group
leadership qualities in the delivery of Girl
Scout program to girls that merit recognition by
the geographic/service team.
Approval: Geographic/Service
Unit Team Send application, written account of
service, and 2 letters of endorsement to the
Service Unit manager for Service Unit Team
approval; it is then forwarded to the Adult
Development Director.
OUTSTANDING
VOLUNTEER AWARD
For outstanding service beyond the expectations
of the position that benefits the geographic!
Service Unit and warrants area wide recognition.
Given to outstanding delivery-of-service adult
other than a leader.
Approval: Geographic/Service
Team Send application and written account of
service to the Service Unit Manager for Service
Unit Team approval; it is then forwarded to the
Adult Development Director.
Nomination forms are available from your Service
Unit Manger or the Service Center to recommend any Girl
Scout adult deserving of official recognition whether
from the service team in the form of Outstanding
Volunteer or Outstanding Leader, or from the Council with
the Appreciation Pin, Honor Pin, Thanks Badge I or II, or
Years of Service Pin.
The
deadline to submit nominations for Board Approved
Recognitions is February 1.
The deadline for Service Unit Awards is April 1.
ADULT
RECOGNITIONS
THE
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PIN
Purpose: To recognize adult members registered as a troop
leaders, assistant troop leaders or group coordinators
who have demonstrated competence, shown continuous
improvement and continued their training to increase
skills in working with girls.
Requirements:
Be an
active, registered member of Girl Scouts of the
U.S.A. and complete one successful year as a
leader, assistant leader or group coordinator
(registered in 01, 02, or 04 adult positions.)
Complete
First Helps, Basic Troop Leadership I & II
training courses.
Participate
in at least two meetings or events beyond the
troop (council, cluster or service unit).
Secure
adult resource persons for the troop who have
completed training in first aid and troop camping
either by taking training yourself or by finding
another trained adults.
Application
Procedures: Fill out the Leadership Development Pin
application form ; have it signed by the service unit
manager and mail to:
Girl
Scouts of the Appalachian Council, Inc.
Manager of Volunteer Services
P.O. Box 3100 CRS
Johnson City, TN 37602-3100
The
Leadership Development Pin depicts a brown owl on a
yellow background. The pin has five hooks to which leaves
may be attached in recognition of advanced training (see
below). This pin will be awarded at the conclusion of the
first year; the extra leaves are added thereafter.
LEADERSHIP
LEAVES
Leaders are encouraged to take additional
training in subject areas that will increase
their skills in working with their troops/groups.
The awarding of small green leaves representing
additional training will recognize completion of
various workshops or other forms of training. One
green leaf represents 10 contact hours or 1
Continuing Education Units (CEU) of training. The
hours may be completed at one workshop or
represent hours of training accumulated at
several events over a period. After receiving
five green leaves, the recipient may turn them in
for one silver leaf. Five silver leaves may be
turned in one gold leaf. Your Service Unit
manager will receive a letter regarding your
achievement and may choose to present the pin at
a service unit meeting.
Application
Procedures: Fill out the Leadership Development
Pin application form ; have it signed by the service unit
manager and mail to:
Girl
Scouts of the Appalachian Council, Inc.
Manager of Volunteer Services
P.O. Box 3100 CRS
Johnson City, TN 37602-3100
*Thanks to Girl Scouts Joshua Tree Council
**Red for Service Team; Yellow for
Leader/Co-leader; after patch received each
additional year you will receive a yellow rose to
place around the patch.
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