Teen Mentorship Programs

Share your expertise with younger Girl Scouts!

Girl Scouts in middle and high school can join a progressive program to develop their leadership skills and share their knowledge with younger Girl Scouts. As you progress through the program, take on new leadership and mentorship roles in the organization. From leading kindergarteners in an activity at a troop meeting to sharing your love of archery at summer camp.

Daisies and Brownies look up to Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors as role models! Any teen Girl Scout is invited to join the program and make a difference.

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Cadettes will strengthen their leadership skills by planning and leading activities for Daisy or Brownie Girl Scouts, culminating in leading an entire meeting. Participants will gain experience as role models while learning how to connect with and inspire younger girls. Completion of the program is determined by the participant’s parent or troop leader. Service hours are no longer required with this award.

If you would like to volunteer at council and service unit programs, please join our official list of Program Aides.

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Cadettes who enjoy the outdoors can strengthen their leadership skills by working directly with younger Girl Scouts in outdoor settings. Under the guidance of an adult mentor, participants help lead activities, teach camping and nature skills, assist with hikes and outdoor adventures, and serve as positive role models. Through hands-on experience, they learn how to plan engaging programs, mentor younger girls, and create safe, fun outdoor experiences. To complete the program, Cadettes need to participate in leadership training and contribute at least 12 hours working with younger Girl Scouts, putting their leadership and outdoor skills into action while helping others build confidence and a love for the outdoors.

If you would like to volunteer at council and service unit programs, please join our official list of Program Aides.

Program Aides who complete this special program will receive a pin to pair with their Program Aide pin.

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Girl Scouts will take their final steps to become a role model for younger girls as a Counselor-in-Training or Volunteer-in-Training. At summer camp, Seniors and Ambassadors can work to earn the CIT I and CIT II. After earning these awards, Girl Scouts can apply to work as a counselor at summer camp. The VIT award is for Girl Scouts who are interested in assisting with leading of a younger troop. The VIT training is a 3-6 month training with a troop and a leader mentor.

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