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Take advantage of the programs below to learn invaluable skills, deepen your understanding of what leadership development means and become a role model in your community.

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Represent your service unit at GSCP2P's Annual Meeting and Board Forums as a council delegate. These are elected positions that will be part of your local service unit and can be held by any registered Girl Scouts ages 14 and up as well as Girl Scout adults. Learn more and apply to be a council delegate.

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Looking to enhance your leadership skills as an aspiring camp counselor or experienced camper? Join our Counselor-in-Training (CIT) program during the summer camp season for a unique leadership development experience! For more information, visit bit.ly/4sg03bJ.

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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? Then the Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont Girl Advisory Board (GAB) is for you! Learn more about GAB with our overview and FAQ.

As a part of GAB, you will provide input as to what you would like to see offered at our council. This is a great opportunity to widen your leadership skills. This program will be open to Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors.

Applications for 2026-2027 GAB members will open May 15, 2026 and will be accepted through July 1, 2026. Interviews will happen in July 2026 and candidates will be notified in August 2026. Apply here!

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Service as a Girl Representative to the Council Board of Directors offers girls in 10th or 11th grade the opportunity to learn leadership and real-world skills needed to work in a business atmosphere. During a Girl Representative’s one-year term, beginning at the Annual Meeting, she will learn about the inner workings of Girl Scouts, how the Board influences and supports the Council and the girls, group dynamics, planning skills and financial accountability.

Applications to become a Girl Board Member for are open until March 1, 2026.

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The Media Girls team is open to GSCP2P Girl Scouts of all age levels. Our season runs from October through May with additional opportunities in the summer. As a Media Girl, you will discover your strengths and interests through first-hand media experiences like:

Creating social media content for GSCP2P channels
Writing blogs for our website
Being a reporter at events by taking photos and interviewing council members like fellow Girl Scouts and volunteers
Representing our council in television, print and radio interviews
Meeting industry professionals to learn about various media-related careers
Participating in monthly meetings like virtual Q&A’s and in-person production days

Requirements to earn a Media Girls patch at the end of the season

Attend a virtual meeting
Participate in one in-person event (covering a council event or a Media Girl event)
Submit two projects through self-submission prompts featured in our monthly newsletter

Media Girl applications for the 2026-27 Girl Scout year are open now through Monday, September 14, 2026.

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We’re excited to announce that the 2026 Girl Scout Convention will take place in Washington, DC, from Monday, July 20, through Saturday, July 25.

Every three years, members from each council in Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) gather to conduct business on a national scale. Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont will send 4 - 6 National Delegates to the 2026 National Convention to attend the festivities and represent us at the National Council Session. This position can be held by any registered Girl Scouts ages 14 and up as well as Girl Scout adults. Learn more and apply to be a national delegate.

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Our council will nominate two girls to serve on the national Girl Scout Advisory Board. Current Girl Scouts in grades 6–10 are encouraged to learn more and apply by January 29, 2025.

Members of the advisory board serve two-year terms and collaborate with GSUSA staff on key projects such as program strategy, convention planning, Highest Awards, cookie marketing, Global Girl Scouting and more. Advisory board members develop leadership skills, collaborate with decision-makers at the national office and grow skills that help prepare them for college and future leadership opportunities.

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Volunteers are crucial to Circle C Equestrian Center. Our RIIT program welcomes girls 13+ and adults, with or without horse experience. Participants teach horse care and riding, and in return, they ride, gain knowledge and make friends. For more information, go to bit.ly/4sg03bJ.

Additional Awards

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In addition to patches, badges and the Highest Awards, girls can earn other recognitions through Girl Scouts and community organizations. You can review all the Girl Award information here.

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Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors in the Girl Scouts have the opportunity to earn a Community Service Bar by actively contributing to their community and embodying the principles of the Girl Scout Promise and Law. This achievement offers a wonderful chance for girls to engage with and support causes they are passionate about. Find more information by clicking here.

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The Girl Scout Bronze, Silver, and Gold Awards recognize girls who make a significant impact in their communities and beyond.

As Girl Scouts realize the strength of their voices, they'll be inspired to tackle issues that matter to them. Encourage them to pursue these prestigious awards to bring their ideas to life. Find more information at bit.ly/4bZIPdI.

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Girls of all grades can earn the My Promise, My Faith pin, which enhances religious recognitions and strengthens their connection between faith and Girl Scouts. Each year, they can earn this pin by linking the Girl Scout Law to their faith's tenets. For more information, go to bit.ly/4aBrWDw.

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Teen mentoring provides older girls with the opportunity to guide younger girls, explore leadership roles, and hone their skills. Participants can earn several mentoring awards, such as the Leadership in Action (LiA) award, the Program Aide (PA) award, the Counselor-in-Training (CIT I and CIT II) awards, and the Volunteer-in-Training (VIT) award. Learn more here.

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Created by national religious organizations to encourage the spiritual growth of youth members, religious recognition programs reinforce many of the values integral to Girl Scouting and help girls grow stronger in, and learn more about, their chosen faith. For more information, go to bit.ly/4aBrWDw.

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Every Girl Scout level has its own set of requirements designed to teach girls how to stay safe at home, school and within their community.

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The National GSUSA Lifesaving Awards, established in 1913, honor Girl Scouts for exceptional bravery in lifesaving situations. These awards are reserved for those who initiate or lead lifesaving actions.

Awards include:

BRONZE CROSS: For saving or attempting to save a life with personal risk.
MEDAL OF HONOR: For saving or attempting to save a life without personal risk.

While Girl Scouts frequently contribute to safety, only actions essential to a rescue qualify for national recognition. Assessing the criticality of a Girl Scout’s actions can be challenging due to the unique circumstances of each rescue.

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In 2003, the President’s Council on Service and Civic Participation founded the President’s Volunteer Service Award (PVSA) to recognize the important role of volunteers in America’s strength and national identity. This award honors individuals whose service positively impacts communities in every corner of the nation and inspires those around them to take action too.

For more information about the President’s Volunteer Service Award and access to the worksheet, click here.

Be sure to upload your President's Volunteer Service Award Worksheet, here.

Please be advised that The President’s Volunteer Service Award (PVSA) program is currently on a temporary pause, effective May 27, 2025, as announced by AmeriCorps, the federal agency that oversees the program.

During this pause:
No new orders for awards (pins, certificates, medallions, etc.) are being accepted.
Applications to become a Certifying Organization are not being processed.

We understand the importance of recognizing volunteer service, and we will continue to monitor updates from AmeriCorps regarding the future of the PVSA program. We will share additional information as it becomes available.

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The Torch Awards honor girls who demonstrate leadership in their communities. To earn these awards, participants must complete a Leadership Journey and hold a leadership role for a full term. This role can be within a school, religious institution, after-school club, community center or similar organization. The Silver Torch is designated for Cadettes, while both the Gold and Silver Torch Awards are for Seniors, and the Gold Torch is for Ambassadors!

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