Girl Scout Advisory Board to Girl Scouts of the USA Application

Girl Scout Advisory Board to Girl Scouts of the USA Application
Please read the entire position description before applying to be a member of the Girl Advisory Board to Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA).

GSUSA is seeking up to eleven (11) new members to join the National Girl Scout Advisory Board to GSUSA for a two-year term.

The National Girl Scout Advisory Board to GSUSA is a group of middle and high school Girl Scouts who make recommendations, contribute to key initiatives, and influence decision-making processes with our national office. Advisory board members develop leadership skills, collaborate with decision-makers at GSUSA, and grow skills to prepare for post-secondary education and future leadership opportunities.

Members of the Girl Scout Advisory Board to GSUSA contribute to many different projects, such as:
- Brainstorming names for new cookie flavors
- Giving feedback on Highest Awards recognitions
- Participating in GSUSA-led research
- Sharing opinions on new program content
- Meeting with international Girl Guides and Girl Scouts
2026 National Girl Scout Convention

Among other projects, the Girl Scout Advisory Board will provide input and feedback to the development of the 2026 National Girl Scout Convention. The advisory board will also have the opportunity to design and lead sessions for older girls during the convention. GSUSA will cover the costs of travel, accommodations, and registration for Girl Scout Advisory Board members from Wednesday, July 22 to Sunday, July 26, 2026. Members of the advisory board should not have other roles during the Convention, such as national delegates.

GSUSA will work with each advisory board member’s council on travel and accommodations with their delegation.

Applicants must be:
- Current Girl Scout in 6th – 10th grade.
- Interested in taking on a leadership role at the national level of Girl Scouts.
- Able to communicate with peers and with adults.
- Able to work well independently and with a team.
- Committed to using technology for research and communication.
- Members of the advisory board should not have other roles during the Convention, such as national delegates.
Responsibilities

Able to attend and actively participate in one to two (1-2) virtual meetings a month from May 2025 and April 2027, for a total of 50-70 hours. This includes one monthly call with the entire group which takes place on the 4th Sunday of the month (adjusted for

holidays) and potentially one call with a smaller working group or subcommittee if needed. The monthly schedule is included below.
- Agree to the following attendance policy: Members must attend at least 75% of the meetings. If four or more meetings are missed (25%), with or without notice, the opportunity to attend the 2026 National Girl Scout Convention will be withdrawn.
- Consistently contribute feedback to GSUSA during meetings and on digital platforms
- Communicate directly with GSUSA staff and volunteer facilitators about the advisory board work, possible absences, etc.
- Work in groups and independently to complete and present research and tasks.
- Complete 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, as necessary.
- Available to attend the 2026 National Girl Scout Convention in Washington, D.C. (Travel expenses, accommodations and registration will be paid by Girl Scouts of the USA)
Schedule of GSAB Meetings for the 2025-27 Class.

All meetings take place from 7-9 p.m. Eastern Time on Zoom unless otherwise indicated.
1. May 18, 2025
2. June 22, 2025
3. July 27, 2025
4. August 24, 2025
5. September 28, 2025
6. October 26, 2025
7. November 16, 20250
8. December 14, 2025
9. January 25, 2026
10. February 22, 2026
11. March 22, 2026
12. April 26, 2026
13. May 17, 2026
14. June 28, 2026
15. July 22-26, 2026, in person, Washington, D.C.
16. August 23, 2026
17. September 27, 2026
18. October 25, 2026
19. November 15, 2026
20. December 13, 2026
21. January 24, 2027
22. February 28, 2027
23. March 28, 2027
24. April 25, 2027
Application Timeline/Process
- December 1, 2024 – January 31, 2025
  - Councils collect applications from eligible Girl Scouts (see next page). Councils can submit up to two (2) nominations from their council.
- April 25, 2025
  - Final board members are selected by a committee comprised of GSUSA staff and national Girl Scout volunteers. GSUSA will send decision emails to all nominees, copying the council contact on each email.
- May 18, 2025
  - New members of the Girl Scout Advisory Board join for their first meeting!
If you meet the qualifications outlined in this document and can commit to the responsibilities and the meeting schedule, please complete the application below.
Girl Scout Information
Name*

First NameLast Name
Birthdate*

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Email Address*
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Phone Number*
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Address*

Street Address

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CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Grade (Girl Scouts currently in 6th – 10th grade are eligible to apply)*

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Racial/Ethnic Background (optional)

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Your home Girl Scout Council*
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Parent/Guardian Information
Name*

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Email Address*
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Phone Number*
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Short Answer Questions
You may respond to each question in written or video format. There is no preference given for using one format over the other. Reviewers will consider your responses for interest in the role, skills & experience, innovative thinking, teamwork and overall communication.

For written responses, each answer must be 1000 characters or less (including spaces).

For video responses, each video must be under 2 minutes. It is your responsibility to make sure that the video is viewable. You can upload your video to a file-sharing site that can generate a link to either view or download your video (e.g., Vimeo, YouTube, Google Drive, Dropbox). Ensure that anyone with the link can view or download the video, BUT make sure your video is not publicly available or searchable. For YouTube, you can make your video "Unlisted". For Vimeo, you can add a password alongside your link. Some video tips:
- The video can be made using any recording device, including a smartphone, tablet, laptop, or digital camera.
- Selfie-style videos are accepted and encouraged; your video does not need to be professionally shot or edited—we just want to hear your response clearly!
- If you are recording your video from your cell phone, please hold the phone horizontally as it captures higher quality video.
What format will you use for your responses?*

VideoWritten
Please do not include your last name, council, city/state, or other identifying information in your responses.
1. What interests you about applying for the National Girl Scout Advisory Board?
2. Please describe the skills or experiences that make you an excellent candidate for the board.
3. Provide an example of a time that you worked well on a team with peers and adults.
4. An important part of this role is coming up with innovative solutions and sharing feedback to GSUSA. Members of the Girl Scout Advisory Board contribute to the national strategy at GSUSA by offering feedback and new ideas to staff members on key initiatives. Choose one prompt below and give us your best idea:
  1. Girl Scouts has a goal to grow our membership. What is one way for Girl Scouts to attract new members to our organization, particularly from families who have never done Girl Scouts before?
  2. Related to our goal of growing membership, we also want to make sure that current members stay engaged in Girl Scouts as they grow up. What is one way for Girl Scouts to continue to engage current members through elementary, middle, and high school?
  3. We want our membership to reflect our communities and the United States as a whole. Particularly, Girl Scouts has a goal to increase membership of Black and Hispanic girls and families. What are your recommendations for reaching this goal?
  4. To better serve girls, volunteers, councils and our whole community, Girl Scouts has a goal to increase our revenue. What is one idea you have for Girl Scouts to increase revenue?
  5. We want Girl Scouts to have opportunities to connect with the international community and to see themselves as global citizens. What’s one way we might achieve this goal?
You can upload your video to a file-sharing site that can generate a link to either view or download your video (e.g., Vimeo, YouTube, Google Drive, Dropbox). Ensure that anyone with the link can view or download the video, BUT make sure your video is not publicly available or searchable. For YouTube, you can make your video "Unlisted". For Vimeo, you can add a password alongside your link. *
example: https://youtu.be/kvRFKsz3gSA?feature=shared
What interests you about applying for the National Girl Scout Advisory Board?*

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Please describe the skills or experiences that make you an excellent candidate for the board.*

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Provide an example of a time that you worked well on a team with peers and adults.*

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An important part of this role is coming up with innovative solutions and sharing feedback to GSUSA. Members of the Girl Scout Advisory Board contribute to the national strategy at GSUSA by offering feedback and new ideas to staff members on key initiatives.
1. Girl Scouts has a goal to grow our membership. What is one way for Girl Scouts to attract new members to our organization, particularly from families who have never done Girl Scouts before?
2. Related to our goal of growing membership, we also want to make sure that current members stay engaged in Girl Scouts as they grow up. What is one way for Girl Scouts to continue to engage current members through elementary, middle, and high school?
3. We want our membership to reflect our communities and the United States as a whole. Particularly, Girl Scouts has a goal to increase membership of Black and Hispanic girls and families. What are your recommendations for reaching this goal?
4. To better serve girls, volunteers, councils and our whole community, Girl Scouts has a goal to increase our revenue. What is one idea you have for Girl Scouts to increase revenue?
5. We want Girl Scouts to have opportunities to connect with the international community and to see themselves as global citizens. What’s one way we might achieve this goal?
Choose one prompt from the list above and give us your best idea:*

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Girl Scout Advisory Board to Girl Scouts of the USA Application

Please read the entire position description before applying to be a member of the Girl Advisory Board to Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA).

2026 National Girl Scout Convention

Applicants must be:

Responsibilities

Schedule of GSAB Meetings for the 2025-27 Class.

Application Timeline/Process

Girl Scout Information

Parent/Guardian Information

Short Answer Questions

To be Completed by a Parent or Legal Guardian