Resources for Older Girl Scouts

As an older Girl Scout, you have more opportunities to grow your leadership skills, travel the world, earn a Highest Award, become a Board Member, join the Teen Advisory Group, and so much more. Take a look at these resources we have put together just for you!

Travel

Discover your next opportunity to travel with Girl Scouts.

Highest Awards

Making a lasting impact by earning Girl Scout’s highest awards.

Scholarships

Future Leaders Scholarships available for graduating Girl Scouts.

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Leadership Roles

Explore ways you can take the lead and let your voice be heard now.

GET INVOLVED

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Beyond Ambassadors

Tips and resources to keep you connected when you bridge from Ambassadors to being an alum.

LEARN MORE

Whether you are a Cadette, Senior, or Ambassador, there are many opportunities that can help you develop and flex your leadership skills. Check them out below.

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Want to meet other girls from your council? Do you have ideas about events or programs you would like to see our council offer? Will you be in eighth grade in the fall?

Then the Girl Scouts of Maine Teen Advisory Group is for you! As a part of the Teen Advisory Group you will be able to give input as to what you would like to see offered in our council. This is a great opportunity to wield your leadership skills.

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MISSION: The Teen Advisory Group (TAG) gives girls who are in 8th–12th grade who are registered members of Girl Scouts of Maine, the opportunity to serve as the girl-voice of our council; their focus and projects will depend on the needs of Maine Girl Scouts. By lending a voice to a movement that wants, needs, and values girl-led contributions, these young leaders will play a significant role in shaping the ongoing program development work of Girl Scouts of Maine. Through girl-led activities, the group will enrich the lives of girls through leadership projects, mentorship, and living by the Girl Scout Law. Each girl brings her unique perspective from her experiences, background, and geographic area to create a unified voice and vision for girls across the state.

PURPOSE: This select group of girls will work as an advisory group that partners with staff members on projects ranging from programs, girl activities, girl engagement, trainings, marketing, and social trends. Additionally, each girl in the advisory group will assist with planning and/or facilitating GSME events.

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What is the Teen Advisory Group commitment?
Girls must make a minimum 12-month commitment to the Teen Advisory Group. The term runs from August 1 of the current membership year to July 31 of the following membership year.

Teen Advisory Group members will meet bi-monthly. Exact meeting dates and times are established based on the availability of the majority of girl members. All group members will serve on sub-groups, which may require meeting more frequently.

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Registered Girl Scouts of Maine girl members are eligible to apply for the Teen Advisory Group. Girls must be a rising 8th grade Cadette, Senior, or Ambassador age level.

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Applications open annually on May 1.

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Board Member: As a Board Member you can play a critical role representing the girl member perspective on our GSME Board of Directors. Be on the look out for more information in the spring.
Service Team Member: Girl members provide valuable feedback on service team plans from the girl perspective, and offer insight into what girls currently want and need from their service unit.
National Council Delegate: Every three years, members from each council in Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) gather to conduct business on a national scale. Delegates will represent Girl Scouts of Maine at the triennial meeting of the National Council and other meetings as scheduled for the National Council Delegates during the triennium. The next National Council session is scheduled for 2026.
Teen Advisory Group: The Teen Advisory Group (TAG) gives girls who are in 8th-12th grade the opportunity to serve as the girl-voice of our council. These young leaders play a significant role in shaping the ongoing program development work of GSME. Applications open annually on May 1.

Learn more about these opportunities here.

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Personal Leadership Awards: Start with you—build confidence and courage to lead your way.

True North award: Build the confidence and clarity to chart your own course and take courageous steps toward what truly matters to you.
- Junior Award Requirements (PDF)
- Cadette Award Requirements (PDF)
- Senior & Ambassador Award Requirements (PDF)

Peer Leadership Awards: Be an awesome teammate while learning how to guide a group.

Silver Torch Award (PDF): Learn how to shine on a team at school or within a place of worship, Girl Scouts, or a community organization.
Gold Torch Award (PDF): Learn how to bring people together, turn ideas into impact, and inspire others.

Teaching Leadership Awards: Share your skills and inspire younger kids with hands-on leadership.

Program Aide award (PDF): Grow your leadership skills by planning and leading multiple activities for younger Girl Scouts.
Volunteer in Training award (PDF): 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 and Counselor in Training II awards: 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.

Contact Customer Care at customercare@gsmaine.org for Counselor in Training award requirements.

Community Advocacy Awards: Turn your passions into action by making change locally or globally.

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.
- Junior Award Requirements (PDF)
- Cadette Award Requirements (PDF)
- Senior & Ambassador Award Requirements (PDF)

Check out an overview of the Leadership Awards here. (PDF)

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Community Service Bars: These awards recognize Girl Scouts who make a difference in their community by practicing the values of the Girl Scout Law and getting involved with a cause they care about.

Do these steps to earn the award:

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.
Volunteer a minimum of 20 hours.
Complete a service hour log and submit it to your Troop Leader or Adult Volunteer for approval.

Service to Girl Scouting Bars: These awards recognize Girl Scouts who have volunteered 20 or more hours to the Girl Scout organization. Examples of volunteer work include: volunteering at a Girl Scout program or event, or assisting your Service Unit with special projects and events.

Do these steps to earn the award:

Research upcoming GSME programs and events, and reach out council about volunteering at a few OR reach out to your service unit about upcoming events that you could assist with.
Complete a service hour log and submit it to your troop leader or adult volunteer for approval.

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This award recognizes graduating Ambassadors who have embraced what they've learned in Girl Scouting, honor how that will forever be a part of who they are, and step into the world as a young woman of courage, confidence, and character. Complete the award form and requirements here.