Additional Awards

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Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors

To earn a Community Service bar, first choose an organization you'd like to volunteer with. The organization will need to agree to give you instructions about the work you'll be doing. Once you've chosen your organization, complete at least 20 hours of service to earn the bar. Use this tracking sheet to have the organization sign off on your work. At 20 hours (or more!) submit your signed tracking sheet by mailing or delivering it to the Bedford office (1 Commerce Drive, Bedford, NH, 03110) or by emailing it to customercare@girlscoutsgwm.org. To purchase your Community Service bar, visit one of our Mountain Top Shops and show your approval email.

Volunteer and Service Hours Tracking Sheet

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Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors

The Service to Girl Scouting Bar is earned by volunteering at least 20 hours to the Girl Scout organization. You can volunteer at a special event for younger girls, be an office assistant for your council or service unit, or help with special projects. Use this tracking sheet to have the staff member that you are working with sign off on your work. At 20 hours (or more!) submit your signed tracking sheet by mailing or delivering it to the Bedford office (1 Commerce Drive, Bedford, NH, 03110) or by emailing it to customercare@girlscoutsgwm.org. To purchase your Service to Girl Scouting bar, visit one of our Mountain Top Shops and show your approval email.

Volunteer and Service Hours Tracking Sheet

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All Grade Levels

Safety Awards are earned by following a five-step process for being safe, tailored for each grade level. To purchase your Safety Award pin, visit our Mountain Top Shops or shop online.

View the steps to earn the reward for each level.

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The brand-new True North award is available for Junior, Cadette, and Senior/Ambassador Girl Scouts.

The True North award is about discovering what matters to you and staying true to yourself. It’s your chance to follow your values and take meaningful action, even when it feels hard or a little scary. Whether you’re finding the courage to speak up for what you believe in, taking on challenges, or advocating for positive change, this award helps you build the confidence and clarity to chart your own course and take courageous steps toward what truly matters to you.

Bonus feature: Earning the True North award for your program level opens the door to the Highest Awards. Once you earn this award, you’ve fulfilled the prerequisite and are ready to start your Bronze, Silver, or Gold Award.

Download the Volunteer Guide and Action Plan PDFs:

Junior: Action Plan | Volunteer Guide
Cadette: Action Plan | Volunteer Guide
Senior & Ambassador: Action Plan | Volunteer Guide

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The Silver Torch award for Cadettes and the Gold Torch award for Senior and Ambassador Girl Scouts help you grow as a team leader. You’ll start by learning how to be a great teammate and build up to leading a group of peers within Girl Scouting or the wider community.

Silver Torch award: Learn how to shine on a team at school or within a place of worship, Girl Scouts, or a community organization. Work toward a shared goal, support your teammates, and build confidence as you find out what motivates people and inspires positive change.

Gold Torch award: This award gives you the know-how and skills to lead with purpose and heart, not just be in charge. Whether you’re a team captain, club officer, advisory board member, or a leader at a community organization, you’ll learn how to bring people together, turn ideas into impact, and inspire others.

Bonus feature: Earning the Torch award for your program level opens the door to the Highest Awards. Once you earn this award, you’ve fulfilled the prerequisite and are ready to start your Silver or Gold Award.

Download the Volunteer Guide and Action Plan PDFs:

Cadette: Action Plan | Volunteer Guide
Senior & Ambassador: Action Plan | Volunteer Guide

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The path from helper to role model starts here! Level by level, you’ll grow the confidence and planning skills to lead younger kids through activities, program events, and more.

Junior Aide award (Junior): Discover your leadership style by planning and leading a fun, inclusive activity for younger kids. Build your confidence as you learn what it means to guide and inspire others.

Program Aide award (Cadette): Grow your leadership skills by planning and leading multiple activities—including a full meeting—for younger Girl Scouts. You’ll practice being a role model and engaging different age groups along the way.

Volunteer in Training award (Senior/Ambassador): Take charge by leading two full meetings. Create meaningful experiences that help younger Girl Scouts learn, grow, and feel included while making a lasting impact as a mentor and leader.

Counselor in Training I (Senior/Ambassador): Team up with other teens to learn how to connect with campers, shadow and support camp staff, and take the lead on songs, games, and group activities. You’ll build real leadership skills, make a lasting impact, and become the role model younger campers look up to—all while having a blast at camp.

Counselor in Training II (Ambassador): Take your leadership to the next level by planning and leading fun, meaningful activities, including a hands-on service project, for younger campers. You’ll also get to support camp staff by helping to manage schedules, keep groups on track, and handle real-life challenges like conflict resolution. You’ll grow your skills, make a difference, and keep being the role model others look up to.

Bonus feature: Earning one Leadership award for your program level opens the door to the Highest Awards. Once you earn this award, you’ve fulfilled the prerequisite and are ready to start your Bronze, Silver, or Gold Award.

Download the Volunteer Guide and Action Plan PDFs:

Junior Aide: Action Plan | Volunteer Guide
Program Aide: Action Plan | Volunteer Guide
Volunteer in Training: Action Plan | Volunteer Guide
For Counselor in Training I and II, learn more about our camp leadership programs.

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The Take Action award and Global Action award are available to Junior, Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador Girl Scouts who want to turn their passion into action! Pick your favorite badge and use it as inspiration to create meaningful impact in your community. Many issues affect your world, both close to home and far away—focus on one that matters most to you.

Take Action award: Team up to identify a local issue, understand what’s behind it and who’s already working on it, and create a lasting solution.

Global Action award: Explore how communities worldwide experience similar issues, then make a global connection by applying what you learn to your project.

Bonus feature: Earning one Community Advocacy award opens the door to the Highest Awards. Once you earn this award, you’ve fulfilled the prerequisite and are ready to start your Bronze, Silver, or Gold Award.

Download the Volunteer Guide and Action Plan PDFs:

Junior: Action Plan | Volunteer Guide
Cadette: Action Plan | Volunteer Guide
Senior & Ambassador: Action Plan | Volunteer Guide

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Seniors, Ambassadors, and Young Adult members

Open to all youth in the U.S. between 14 and 24 years old, the Congressional Award is a fun and interesting way to get more involved in something you already enjoy or even try for the first time. This is not a Girl Scout award. The United States Congress established the Congressional Award in 1979 to recognize initiative, service, and achievement in young people. There is no deadline, and the award is not a competition.

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