Building Leadership Skills as a Volunteer-in-Training

What is it? 
The Volunteer-in-Training (or “VIT”)  award is for girls who’d like to mentor a Girl Scout Daisy, Brownie, or Cadette group outside of the camp experience. This could be in a troop setting or for special events and opportunities. If you’ve completed 9th grade, you’re eligible to earn this award. Your VIT project should span 3-6 month period.

The skills learned are also applicable to everyday life and will help girls become confident, effective leaders in everything they do. Becoming a Volunteer-in-Training is also a great résumé boost for girls and sets them up for success when going for their Gold!

How to earn it:
1. Find a mentor volunteer who is currently the adult volunteer for a group of girls at the level you’d like to work with. This volunteer will help you through your training and internship, and you’ll help the volunteer with her group of girls for the 3-6 month period.

2. Complete a council-designed leadership course.

3. Create and implement a thoughtful program based on a Journey or badge that lasts over 4 or more sessions. Be responsible for designing, planning, and evaluating the activities. If you’re passionate about a topic like art or technology, you could design the activities around the area you love or in which you have expertise.

Where does it go on the uniform?

The VIT pin is available for purchase through the Girl Scout shop. 

They are placed on the front of the Senior or Ambassador uniform, above Journey Awards/badges, and below Bridging Awards. 

For more information about getting started with Volunteer-in-Training, contact your council.