Committees & Advisory Groups Interest Form

Please Read and Agree to the Volunteer Recognition Award Committee Member Position Description

Title: Volunteer Recognition Award Committee Member
Appointed by: Girl Scouts River Valleys Staff Liaison
Supervisor: Girl Scouts River Valleys Staff Liaison
Term: Three-year term with options to reapply
Purpose: The Volunteer Recognition Award Committee member is responsible for evaluating and approving Girl Scouts River Valleys adult awards. The committee member shall perform key tasks in reviewing awards, deliberating on approval of the award, and promotion of the awards to volunteers and members.

Key Responsibilities

1. Participate in identifying, interviewing and selecting committee members.
2. Ability to communicate and deliberate fairly and without bias.
3. Adhere to Volunteer Recognition guidelines per GSUSA and Girl Scouts River Valleys requirements.
4. Facilitate group deliberation on awards requiring Girl Scouts River Valleys’ Board approval.
5. Approve selected recipients for Council awards.

Girl Scouts River Valleys’ Responsibilities

1. Provide position training and resources to guide girls through projects.
2. Provide committee members with girls’ applications/project proposal.
3. Offer ongoing support and assistance from Program Coordinator.

Qualifications

1. Must become a registered member of GSUSA, be at least 18 years old and pass a background check.
2. Adhere to and follow all GSUSA and Girl Scouts River Valleys policies, standards and procedures.
3. Maintains confidentiality of award candidates, committee members and content of discussion.

Please Read and Agree to the Council Scholarship Committee Member Position Description

Title: Scholarship Committee Member
Appointed by: Council Staff Liaison
Supervisor: Council Staff Liaison
Term: Two-year term with opportunity to be reappointed consecutively once (4 consecutive years maximum)
Purpose: The Scholarship Committee members are responsible for evaluating and awarding Girl Scouts River Valleys and Legacy Council Scholarships to Girl Scouts River Valleys girls. The Committee shall perform key tasks in determining awards, process of application, promotion of scholarship opportunities and volunteer at key events to promote Girl Scout programming.

Key Responsibilities

1. Attend and participate in all required meeting and trainings
2. Evaluate scholarship applications and utilize the scholarship award process to determine awardees
3. Provide scholarship candidate scoring within two weeks of receiving the documentation (spring)
4. Attend annual scholarship award review meeting
5. Attend volunteer event specific to highlighting scholarship programs for girls
6. Assist in evaluation of scholarship application process, promotion and award timeline
7. Attend annual cultivation event with scholarship awardees
8. Provide recommendations based on the best interests of the entire Girl Scouts River Valleys’ jurisdiction
9. Support and promote The Girl Scout Leadership Experience in relationship to your volunteer position
10. Follow all GSUSA and Girl Scouts River Valley’s policies, standards, and procedures
11. Be in good standing with Girl Scouts River Valleys

Girl Scouts River Valleys’ Responsibilities

1. Strive to match skills and talents with appropriate volunteer position
2. Provide a volunteer position description and orientation to your position, Girl Scouts River Valleys, and GSUSA
3. Provide position-specific training when required
4. Provide current information on upcoming events and activities through newsletters, meetings, and online resources
5. Provide ongoing support, guidance, evaluation, and recognition of your volunteer service

Qualifications

1. Must become a registered member of GSUSA and complete and pass a background check
2. Adhere to and follow all GSUSA and Girl Scouts River Valleys policies, standards and procedures
3. Maintains confidentiality of committee members and content of discussion
4. Practice welcoming and inclusive behavior toward people of all ages, races, religions, cultures, abilities, sexual orientation, and gender, educations and economic backgrounds
5. Committed to speak and act in a manner consistent with the Girl Scout Mission, Promise, and Law

Please Read and Agree to the Highest Award Committee Member Position Description

Title: Highest Awards Committee Member
Appointed by: Council Staff Liaison
Supervisor: Council Staff Liaison
Term: Two-years suggested, with annual appointment
Purpose: The Highest Award Committee Members help Girl Scouts in grades 6-12 through the process of earning Silver and/or Gold Awards by providing guidance, support, and mentorship. These are the highest awards available to Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors, and have a strong emphasis on leadership, skill building, relationship building, and community impact. Committee members can serve as a Facilitator and/or Mentor to Girl Scouts in pursuit of the Silver or Gold Awards, and support other volunteer committee members in this endeavor.

Key Responsibilities

1. Mentors: Mentors support Senior and Ambassador (9th - 12th grade) Girl Scouts in their pursuit of the Gold Award by conducting an initial meeting once a proposal is submitted, working with the Girl Scout to develop a project that meets the Gold Award Guidelines, approving the proposal, staying in contact throughout the process, and reviewing and approving the final report. 
2. Facilitators: Facilitators support Cadette, Senior and Ambassador (6th - 12th grade) Girl Scouts in their pursuit of the Silver or Gold Award by co-facilitating the training workshops that are required before a Girl Scout starts working towards either award.
3. Support other committee members through regular monthly meetings and communicate regularly with council staff and Girl Scouts when necessary.
4. Remain current about all aspects of Girl Scout Highest Award requirements by attending all required training.
5. Create enthusiasm around Highest Awards and support Girl Scouts in successfully completing their projects and earning a Highest Award whenever possible.
6. Support River Valleys’ values of diversity, equity, inclusion, access and racial justice and act as a representative for Girl Scouts River Valleys.
7. Adhere to Safety Activity Checkpoints.
8. Practice the Principles of Inclusiveness: Girl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin River Valleys is dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for Girl Scouts and adults. We welcome, embrace and appreciate people of all ages, races, religions, cultures, abilities, sexual orientation, gender and educational and economic backgrounds.

Girl Scouts River Valleys’ Responsibilities

1. Provide position training and resources required to guide Girl Scouts through projects or facilitate trainings.
2. Provide committee members with Girl Scouts’ Gold Award project proposals and final reports when necessary.
3. Offer ongoing support and assistance from Highest Awards Program Coordinator or related Program staff.

Qualifications

• Must be a registered member of Girl Scouts River Valleys, be at least 18 years old and pass a background check.
• Subscribes to the principles of Girl Scouts of the USA and commits to speaking and acting in a manner consistent with the Girl Scout Mission, Promise, Law and Values.
• Displays welcoming and inclusive behavior toward people of all ages, races, religions, cultures, abilities, sexual orientation, gender, educational and economic backgrounds.
• Has interest and experience working with youth ages 11-18.
• Possesses strong attention to detail, communication skills, and ability to follow through on tasks.
• Has reliable internet access and a device for accessing email, creating and sharing online files, and video calling.

Please Read and Agree to the Outdoor Champions Advisory Committee Member Position Description

Title: Outdoor Champion Advisory Committee Member
Appointed by: Council Staff Liaison
Supervisor: Council Staff Liaison
Term: 1-year term with annual appointment
Purpose: The Outdoor Advisory Committee members provide guidance and support to the outdoor champions in growing their knowledge of outdoor skills and resources. This includes providing a platform for the outdoor champions to network with each other. The committee is comprised of current or past outdoor champions. We accept applications on a rolling basis.

Key Responsibilities

1. Attend and participate in all required meeting and trainings.
2. Provide timely feedback on current and proposed initiatives, procedures, resources, and communication plans, as requested.
3. Provide recommendations based on the best interests of the entire Girl Scouts River Valleys’ jurisdiction.
4. Support and promote The Girl Scout Leadership Experience in relationship to your volunteer position.
5. Follow all GSUSA and Girl Scouts River Valley’s policies, standards, and procedures.
6. Be in good standing with Girl Scouts River Valleys.

Girl Scouts River Valleys’ Responsibilities

1. Strive to match your skills and talents with appropriate volunteer position.
2. Provide a volunteer position description and orientation to your position, Girl Scouts River Valleys, and GSUSA.
3. Provide position-specific training when required.
4. Provide current information on upcoming events and activities through newsletters, meetings, and online resources.
5. Provide ongoing support, guidance, evaluation, and recognition of your volunteer service.

Qualifications

1. Must become a registered member of GSUSA and complete and pass a background check.
2. Be a current Service Unit Outdoor Champions.
3. Adhere to and follow all GSUSA and Girl Scouts River Valleys policies, standards and procedures.
4. Maintains confidentiality of committee members and content of discussion.
5. Practice welcoming and inclusive behavior toward people of all ages, races, religions, cultures, abilities, sexual orientation, and gender, educations and economic backgrounds.
6. Committed to speak and act in a manner consistent with the Girl Scout Mission, Promise, and Law.

Product Program Advisory Committee Member Position Description

Title: Product Program Advisory Committee Member
Appointed by: Product Program Advisory Committee
Supervisor: Product Program Advisory Committee Chair and Director of Product Program
Term: Two years; may not serve more than two consecutive terms unless otherwise appointed
Purpose: Advise council product program staff on current and proposed program procedures, activities, materials, and communications.

Key Responsibilities

1. Participate in scheduled committee meetings. Committee will meet quarterly in July, October, January, April or as needed. Exact dates are provided each June for the coming year.
2. Provide timely feedback on current and proposed product program activities and procedures, print materials, and communication plans, as requested.
3. Provide recommendations based on the best interests of the entire Girl Scouts River Valleys’ jurisdiction.
4. Attend at least one Service Unit Cookie Manager training event each year and at least three Product Program Advisory Committee meetings each year.
5. Provide support and encourage service units to participate in the Snacks & Magazines Program.
6. Provide support and encourage service units to participate in the Cookie Program.
7. Support and promote the Girl Scout Leadership Experience: Program Essentials in relationship to your volunteer position.
8. Follow all GSUSA and Girl Scouts River Valleys’ policies, standards, and procedures.
9. Be in good standing with Girl Scouts River Valleys.

Girl Scouts River Valleys’ Responsibilities

1. Strive to match your skills and talents with an appropriate volunteer position.
2. Provide a volunteer position description and orientation to your position, Girl Scouts River Valleys, and GSUSA.
3. Provide position-specific training when required.
4. Provide an extensive network of resources, contacts, and programming ideas, and ensure services, materials,and resources are available and accessible.
5. Provide current information on upcoming events and activities through newsletters, meetings, and onlineresources.
6. Provide ongoing support, guidance, evaluation, and recognition of your volunteer service.

Benefits

1. Develop skills in program development.
2. Play an active role in developing product program activities that help girls become confident leaders who discover, connect and take action in their community.
3. Gain and develop skills for personal and professional growth through adult educational opportunities andnationally recognized training.

Qualifications

1. Currently registered member of Girl Scouts of the USA.
2. If over 18 years old, complete our volunteer application and screening process.
3. Practice welcoming and inclusive behavior toward people of all ages, races, religions, cultures, abilities, sexual orientation, and gender, educations and economic backgrounds.
4. Have, or be willing to develop, a working knowledge of the product program activities.
5. Committed to speak and act in a manner consistent with the Girl Scout Mission, Promise, and Law.
6. Working knowledge, or willingness to obtain a working knowledge, of the demographics and wants and needs of Girl Scouts River Valleys girl membership and potential membership.
7. Ability to keep information confidential.
8. Must be able to promote the Girl Scout Cookie Program and the Fall Product Program as the premier financial literacy programs for girls.

Please Read and Agree to the Service Unit Manager Mentor Committee Member Position Description

Title: Service Unit Manager Mentor
Appointed by: Girl Scouts River Valleys
Supervisor: Service Unit Manager Mentor Committee
Term: Up to five years of consecutive one-year terms with annual appointments
Purpose: To provide guidance and support to volunteers serving in the service unit manager role to lend to the success and effectiveness of the service unit.

Key Responsibilities

1. Guide and support the development of newly appointed service unit managers to whom you’ve been assigned, and those service unit managers requesting continued support during their term.
2. Be a resource for information, best practices and contacts that service unit managers need to effectively perform their duties.
3. Communicate regularly and positively with service unit managers to whom you’ve been assigned, along with maintaining communication with the Service Unit Manager Mentor Committee and Girl Scouts River Valleys to provide status updates and/or share concerns related to the service unit managers you support.
4. Remain informed about and comply with the most current policies, procedures, and guidelines of Girl Scouts River Valleys and GSUSA, and ensure SUMs are aware of and are receiving information to keep them informed on up-to-date policies, procedures, and standards.
5. Read e-communications and Girl Scouts River Valleys e-newsletters so that you may best support the service unit mangers to whom you’ve been assigned.
6. Work with service unit managers to ensure the Girl Scout mission, program goals, and diversity vision is reflected in service unit communication and activities.
7. Help to facilitate positive and effective communication with service unit managers and their service unit team.
8. Assist service unit managers in building skills and techniques related to conflict resolution.
9. Work with service unit managers to ensure they involve service unit team members in development and assessment of service unit delivery plans.
10. Help service unit managers to understand the need to coach, motivate, and recognize service unit volunteers.
11. Encourage meetings/opportunities for service unit managers to network and exchange information as may be beneficial to create a sharing service unit manager community.

Qualifications

1. Be guided in all actions by the Girl Scout mission, Promise, and Law.
2. Willingness to maintain a cooperative working relationship with Girl Scouts River Valleys staff, Service Unit Manager Mentor Committee members, and service unit managers and related service unit team members.
3. Adult focus: Help adults to empower themselves to build and manage a service unit team, maintain a robust service unit community, coordinate and/or lead service unit events, learn by doing, and cooperate with others on current issues that involve their interests and needs.
4. Maintain organization and confidentiality of materials and records.
5. Personal integrity: Demonstrate dependability, honesty, credibility, and accountability.
6. Adaptability: Adjust, modify own behavior, and remain flexible and tolerant in response to changing situations and environments, and various personalities and communities.
7. Foster diversity: Understand, respect, and embrace differences.
8. Communication: Express ideas and facts clearly and accurately, ability to openly and empathetically listen to concerns while remaining open minded.
9. Computer skills: Access to email and the internet.