Girl Scouts has many ways to recognize your leadership, community service, and other accomplishments. Check out these other options below to see if you're eligible – or begin working to become eligible now!
Community Service Bars 
As a Girl Scout Cadette, Girl Scout Senior, or Girl Scout Ambassador, you are eligible to earn a total of three Community Service bars. Volunteering at least 20 hours to a community organization can earn the Community Service Bar.
Requirements for earning this award can be found in The Girl’s
Guide to Girl Scouting handbook (page 26 for Cadettes, page 28 for
Seniors, and page 26 for Ambassadors).
Community Service Bar Packet
Community Service Bar Completion Form
Counselor-in-Training (CIT) I & II Award
Girls can help prepare our next generation of leaders through training in youth development, group dynamics, safety, and outdoor living. In addition to these workshops, there is also hands-on practical experience working directly with younger girls. The CIT program is designed to teach participants the basics of developing and delivering camp programs, as well as information on camp operations–perfect for aspiring camp counselors!
Requirements for earning this award can be found in The
Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting handbook (page 32 for Seniors, and page
29 for Ambassadors).
Faith-Based Awards
All girls can learn what their faith and Girl Scouting have in common through earning faith-based awards, including the My Promise, My Faith pin and Religious Recognitions. Learn more in Girls Guide to Girl Scouting and www.praypub.org.
Requirements for earning this award can be found in The Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting handbook (page 20 for Daisy, page 37 for Brownie, page 35 for Junior, page 32 for Cadettes, page 34 for Seniors, page 32 for Ambassadors).
Junior Aide Award
Leader in Action Award
Girl Scout Cadettes can earn a Leader in Action (LiA) award by assisting a Girl Scout Brownie group on any of their National Leadership Journeys.
Leader in Action (LiA) information can be found in Girl Scout Brownie Leader Guide. The LiA Award will be available soon. The requirements will mimic current LiA awards, so girls can begin work toward it now if they choose.
Lifesaving Awards
Medal of Honor
This award is given to a girl who has shown presence of mind and true Girl Scout spirit saving life or attempting to save life without risk to the candidate’s own life.
Bronze Cross
This award is given to a girl who has shown extraordinary heroism saving life or attempting to save life with risk to the candidate’s own life.
PROCEDURES FOR LIFESAVING AWARDS
- An act of rescue is brought to the council's attention by the adult volunteer.
- An appropriate person in the council is appointed to work with the volunteer in collecting full information—such as signed statements by the rescuer, rescued person, and at least two witnesses—as rapidly as possible; to draft a summary; and to present these documents to whoever the council has designated to review the case.
- It is important that the documentation process begins immediately after the rescue and proceed as quickly as possible. The decision to recommend a girl for an award must be reached no longer than six months after the event. If more time is allowed to elapse, persons involved may not be available, and the facts recalled may become less accurate.
- A recommendation is made by the council for final approval by GSUSA. The council forwards the entire application and supporting documents to GSUSA and maintains a copy for its files.
Submit completed application with all documentation to ahowell@girlscoutsaz.org.
Presidential Volunteer Award
The President’s Volunteer Service Award (PVSA) recognizes incredible
individuals committed to a high level of volunteerism and service. These
individuals work tirelessly to help solve some of the toughest
challenges facing their communities and our nation.
Safety Award
Safety Awards are earned by following a five-step process for safety, tailored to each grade level.
Requirements for earning this award can be found in The Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting handbook (page 21 for Daisy, page 38 for Brownie, page 36 for Junior, page 33 for Cadettes, page 34 for Seniors, page 31 for Ambassadors).
Service to Girl Scouting Bars
As a Girl Scout Cadette, Girl Scout Senior, or Girl Scout Ambassador,
you are eligible to earn a total of three Service to Girl Scouting bars.
If you choose to volunteer at least 20 hours to Girl Scouts, you can
earn the Service to Girl Scouting bar.
Silver, Silver and Gold, & Gold Torch Awards
As a Girl Scout Cadette, Girl Scout Senior, or Girl Scout Ambassador, you are eligible to earn a total of three Torch awards, which recognize Girl Scouts who act as leaders in their communities.
Requirements for earning this award can be found in The Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting handbook (page 26 for Cadettes, page 28 for Seniors, and page 26 for Ambassadors).
Leadership Torch Application
Leadership Torch Completion Form
Teen Mentor Awards
Girl Scout Cadette Program Aide Award
As a program aide, you will have the opportunity to work directly with younger girls. An adult volunteer or staff member will supervise you as you share your experience and develop your leadership skills. Requirements for earning this award can be found in The Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting handbook (page 26 for Cadettes, page 30).
Volunteer-in-Training (VIT) Award
This award is for girls who would like to mentor a Girl Scout Daisy, Brownie, Junior, or Cadette group outside of the camp experience. Requirements for earning this award can be found in The Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting handbook (page 32 for Seniors and page 29 for Ambassadors).
