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!
Click the link below to go to the San Diego Girl Scouts Volunteer Appreciation site.
How to recognize the one’s that make the world (and your troop) a better place!
Click the link below to go to the San Diego Girl Scouts Volunteer Appreciation 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
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:
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:
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?
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: (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
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.
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.
SERVICE UNIT AWARDS QUESTIONS TO INCLUDE IN NOMINATION
- Please provide a detailed description of the candidate's work performance and how it exceeds the expectations of their position
- Provide details of the service/program this candidate provided and how it benefited the targeted audience
- 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?
- Please provide any additional comments or details as to why this candidate deserves to be recognized with this award (response optional)