Mentor high school Girl Scouts as they aspire to become a Gold Award girl Scout.

The Girl Scout Gold Award is the most prestigious award that Senior and Ambassador Girl Scouts can earn. Each Gold Award project solves community issues and improves lives. The Gold Award process builds personal leadership skills and inspires others to take action within their communities.

Gold Award Committee

The Gold Award Committee supports Senior and Ambassador Girl Scouts in achieving the Girl Scout Gold Award. They meet monthly to review project proposals and final reports and offer guidance to ensure high-caliber projects are approved.

Committee members mentor their Gold Award candidates, providing coaching and guidance throughout the process. They also take opportunities to educate the community about the Gold Award.

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As a Gold Award committee member, you commit to:

Attending our monthly virtual committee meeting on the third Tuesday evening of every month. Required attendance of at least 80%.
Coaching and supporting a roster of Gold Award candidates from pre-proposal through final report over approximately a two-year time frame.
Spending approximately 2-3 hours weekly (with more being needed for one-on-one mentoring) on coaching and supporting Girl Scouts.
This volunteer position is a 2-year commitment.

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Strong communication skills with a knack for connecting with teen Girl Scouts.
Ability to collaborate with their peers on the Gold Award Committee.
Flexibility and tenacity to coach girls to help them understand the Gold Award process and project expectation.
Keeping the Gold Award process girl-led and girl-focused.
Passion for promoting, educating and fostering the Gold Award in the community.

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Become a Gold Award process and project expert.
Be a registered adult (minimum age 18) member in good standing, with current volunteer paperwork and background clearance on file.
Comply with Girl Scouts of the USA and Girl Scouts Dakota Horizons council standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Apply

Thank you for your interest in becoming a member of the Gold Award Committee. Applications are currently open through January 17.