Become a Girl Advocate

What is a Girl Advocate:   Each year, up to four girls will be chosen to serve as Girl Advocates (GA’s) on Girl Scouts of Hawai`i’s Board of Directors. As GA’s, they are expected to represent and be a voice for their peers through attendance in board meetings, active participation in board discussions, and various presentations to board members. This opportunity is currently only open to girls on Oahu. (Apply Here)   What You’ll Get:   Throughout their one-year term, GA’s can expect to sharpen their business acumen while developing leadership skills through the three keys (Discover, Connect, Take Action) as part of this unique opportunity. They can also utilize their experience as a GA in working toward their Silver and/or Gold Torch Award as well as a few other badges on their own time.   The ideal candidate   The ideal candidate is passionate about Girl Scouts because it has made a difference in her life in some way. She can identify how Girl Scouts makes a difference in the lives of girls, is confident in her beliefs and abilities, and can articulate her thoughts while remaining eager to learn from both her peers and other board members. She is also actively involved in various aspects and programs of Girl Scouts and has a desire to give back to her community to make the world a better place.     The selection process   The selection process runs from February through April.  Below is a timeline to give you a better idea of what you’ll need to do to make time to apply.  Please note that this schedule is tentative and may change. February: Applications open.  March: Applications due by Tuesday, March 10, 2015, at 5:00 p.m.   March: Applications reviewed by Selection Committee Late March-Early April:  Girls notified if they are nominated to be a Girl Advocate.  If not, girls are encouraged to use the feedback provided to re-apply the following year.   For more information, and to apply click here.   Contact:         Jennifer Gire jegire@girlscouts-hawaii.org,   (808) 675-5535