APPLY to the National Girl Scout Advisory Board

• Enrolled in 7th – 11th grade for the 2023-24 school year.
• Registered as a Girl Scout at the time of application (if accepted, girls must renew their membership by the start of the new membership year, October 1).
• Genuine interest in taking on a leadership role on the national level of Girl Scouts.
• Ability to communicate with your peers and with adults.
• Ability to work well independently and on a team.
• Committed to using technology as a platform for research and communication.

Responsibilities

• Available to commit to attend one to two (1-2) virtual meetings each month over the next two (2) years, for a total of 50-70 hours. These include one monthly call with the entire group; and potentially one call with a smaller working group or subcommittee as needed.
• Available to commit to an additional 2-4 hours per month to research or tasks outside of meetings, for a total of 50-100 hours over the next two (2) years.
• Actively participate in all scheduled meetings with other Girl Advisory Board members and GSUSA staff partners.
• Work in groups and independently to complete and present research and tasks.
• Perform related responsibilities as assigned.

In Person Retreat

The Girl Scout Advisory Board to GSUSA meets in person every other year. The next scheduled in-person gathering is scheduled to take place in the summer of 2024 (to be confirmed).

Application Timeline/Process

• January 16-March 20, 2023.  GSNorCal collects applications from eligible Girl Scouts.  Councils can submit up to two (2) nominations from their Council.
• May 5, 2023.  Final board members are selected by a committee comprised of GSUSA staff and national Girl Scout volunteers.  GSUSA will send decision emails to all applicants, copying the council contact on each email.
• June 2023.  New members of the Girl Scout Advisory Board join for their first meeting!