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Our volunteers help make the Girl Scouting experience what it is in Tierrasanta.

Volunteer Appreciation

How to recognize the one’s that make the world (and your troop) a better place!
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Click the link below to go to the San Diego Girl Scouts Volunteer Appreciation site.
SAN DIEGO GIRL SCOUTS VOLUNTEER APPRECIATE SITE
  • Scan through the many ways to appreciate the adults who make a difference under Council awards.
  • All nominations open March 1 and nominations with two endorsements submitted by April 30 online only (see sample questions below)
  • Remember to save the date to see your favorite awardee at VCC (TBD)
SERVICE UNIT AWARDS
 All nominations open March 1 and nominations submitted by March 31 to 627recognitions@gmail.com  (see sample questions below after Council awards questions)
Appreciation Ideas
  • Get your digital Girl Scout volunteer badge 
    • Sdgirlscouts.org>Volunteers>Volunteer Appreciation> Appreciation Ideas
  • Show your attitude of gratitude by:
    • Being aware of the extra effort an individual puts forth
    • Taking the time to mention a person’s good work at a service unit meeting or thank them in private
    • Sending a note (girls might like to participate)
    • Helping volunteers attain a higher level of achievement
    • Recommending a person for a council-level award
    • Presenting a token of appreciation certificate
    • Asking an outstanding volunteer to represent Girl Scouts at a community event
    • Encouraging an adult member to get involved on the next level 
    • Donating to our SHARE campaign in someone’s name
COUNCIL AWARDS QUESTIONS TO INCLUDE IN NOMINATION
The following questions are required for nominating a volunteer for Appreciation Pin, Cookie Award, Family Award Friendship Award, Honor Pin, Share Award, Thanks Badge, Thanks Badge II, and Volunteer of Excellence Award. Award-specific questions follow. 

1. Please provide a detailed description of the candidate's work performance and how it exceeds the expectations of their position: (question excluded for Friendship Award) 
2. Provide details of the service/program this candidate provided and how it benefited the targeted audience: 
3. If applicable, please provide statistical/measurable data of the service/program the candidate deserves to be awarded for: (ex: % of increase in membership, participation, and/or inclusion) 
4. How did this service further the council's overall mission and goals to serve all girls and increase diversity, membership, visibility, and/or program participation? 
5. Please provide any additional comments or details as to why this candidate deserves to be recognized with this award (response optional): 
Special questions for Volunteer of Excellence: 
  • ∙ •Please describe how she/he has delivered outstanding service by incorporating the Girl Scout Leadership Experience. 
  • ∙ •If the candidate volunteers indirectly (adults/council), please describe the specific 
impact made in one or more of the following functional areas: membership development/community cultivation, volunteer relations/support, programs, leadership and governance, fund development, council support service. 
Special questions for SHARE Award: 
∙ Please give details about how the candidate has encouraged and motivated others to take leadership roles toward philanthropy and involvement in Girl Scouting. 
Special questions for Thanks Badge II: 
  • ∙ •When did the Candidate receive their Thanks badge? 
  • ∙ •Describe how the candidate, since receipt of her/his Thanks Badge, has increased her/his sphere of influence or continues to use her/his skills and talents to further the council’s overall mission and goals. 
Endorsement prompt: 
State your reasons for endorsing the award nomination. Include: 
∙ Why do you think the service/program that was provided by the candidate helped directly benefit a service unit area or the audience that was participating? 

  • ∙ •How did the candidate go above and beyond the expectations of the position? 
  • ∙ •How did this service further the council's overall mission and goals to serve all girls and increase diversity, membership, visibility, and/or program participation? 
  • ∙ •Any additional comments or information that may be helpful. 

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SERVICE UNIT AWARDS QUESTIONS TO INCLUDE IN NOMINATION
  1. Please provide a detailed description of the candidate's work performance and how it exceeds the expectations of their position
  2. Provide details of the service/program this candidate provided and how it benefited the targeted audience
  3. How did this service further the troop's overall mission and goals to serve all girls and increase diversity, membership, visibility, and/or program participation?
  4. Please provide any additional comments or details as to why this candidate deserves to be recognized with this award (response optional)
  • Welcome
  • Your SU
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  • Financials
  • Volunteers
    • NEW leaders >
      • Staying Connected
      • Becoming a Leader
      • Starting a Troop
    • Leaders >
      • Training
      • Safety
  • Events
    • 10/20 G.I.R.L Scavenger Hunt
    • 3/13/21 Virtual Mommy and Me
    • 02/20/2021 - World Thinking Day 2021
    • 2021 Encampment News
    • 2021 - M & M STAFF registration
    • Calendar
  • Nuts & Cookies
  • Forms
    • Money-Earning Project Information
    • Troop Permission Forms
    • Treasurer Forms
  • Help
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