Nominate a Volunteer for a Spring Recognition

The Rising Star patch recognizes the service of a volunteer who is new to Girl Scouts and has hit the ground running. This adult volunteer has been with Girl Scouts for a short time but has made a big impact on their Juliettes/troop/group or service unit, fully embraced the Girl Scout movement with energy and passion, and has performed outstanding work within their first two years.

Has volunteered for fewer than 2 years.

The Guiding Star pin recognizes a volunteer who reaches beyond their primary role and provides continuing support to other volunteer(s) or Girl Scouts. This leader inspires those around them and is a guiding example of an ideal Girl Scout volunteer.

Has volunteered for more than 2 years.

The Owl Award pin recognizes a volunteer who provides learning opportunities for girls and/or adults in Girl Scouts. In the learning environment, the candidate promotes the Girl Scout Leadership Experience (GSLE) principles while displaying exceptional creativity, enthusiasm, leadership, and communication. This volunteer does not have to be a member of the GSOSW Trainer Corps.

This patch recognizes a volunteer who promotes and champions outdoor skill progression in Girl Scouts. This volunteer shares their passion and knowledge of the outdoors with girls and/or volunteers to elevate their awareness and the value of their outdoor experiences.

Volunteer has completed Outdoor Skills Training.

This pin recognizes a volunteer who has completed the required training for a troop or group setting. The volunteer must have completed the following trainings:

1. Leader Orientation* as provided by the service unit (*required for those who are in the Troop Leader position only. )
2. Grade Level Training – previously in-person and/or currently online.
3. Girl Scouts Inside and Out, Parts 1 and 2 – previously known as Day Trips and Indoor Overnights, which both qualify. More seasoned volunteers may have other training(s) by different names that meet the same training criteria. These will qualify.

This recognition was previously sponsored by GSUSA but was dropped many years ago. GSOSW is committed to continuing this tradition by recognizing those training hours completed by our volunteers, who are committed to the leadership development of our girls.

The years of membership numeral guard is earned for the combination of both girl and adult years as a member of Girl Scouts, awarded in five-year increments. The pin is a number linked by a chain that can be attached to the Girl Scout membership pin. This optional pin can be purchased at any time, however the council provides Years of Membership recognition pins starting with 20 years at no cost. Please contact your service unit manager if you would like a 20+ year pin for yourself or another volunteer to be included on their annual #505 order form in the spring.

Please note that service units are responsible for maintaining membership records for their volunteers.

Girl Scouts of the USA offers recognition to registered adult members for years they have served as an active adult volunteer in Girl Scouts, awarded in five-year increments. This pin differs from the membership numeral guard in that it represents the number of years an adult volunteer has actively provided service, whereas the numeral guard recognizes years of membership only. This optional pin can be purchased at any time, however, the council provides Years of Service recognition pins starting with 20 years at no cost. Please contact your service unit manager if you would like a 20+ year pin for yourself or another volunteer to be included on their annual #505 order form in the spring.

Please note that service units are responsible for maintaining service records for their volunteers.