Discover, Connect and Take Action as a Girl Scout Volunteer

Volunteering with the Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee not only improves your community but prepares girls to become the leaders of tomorrow.  Girl Scouts encourages girls to discover, connect and take action to make the world a better place.  Through your professional and community expertise, you can also be a change agent to empower both girls and their leaders.  Volunteering with us is easy. If you know that Girl Scouts is the place for you, but you’re just not sure where you fit, read about our current volunteer opportunities or contact our volunteer resource manager to find out how you can start your Girl Scout experience. For more information about becoming a volunteer, please contact Bethany Kelly at (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or (615) 460-0255.

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Girl Scouting by Age Level – activities by age

Girl Scout Daisy (Grades K-1):

  • The First Step in a Lifetime Adventure.
  • Meet in groups of 5 to 10 with two or more adult leaders in a nurturing, inclusive environment.
  • Go on trips, learn about nature and science and explore the arts and their communities.
  • Earn Learning Petals and receive participation patches.

Girl Scout Brownie (Grades 2-3):

  • Going Places, Making New Friends.
  • Work together in groups, earn try-its and explore the community.
  • Friendship, fun and age-appropriate activities begin at the troop meeting and move out to the community and wider world.

Girl Scout Junior (Grades 4-5):

  • Exploration, Fun and Best Friends Forever.
  • Earn badges and discover what girl power is all about through new activities and by learning to take charge of their own plans.
  • Gain self-confidence by exploring the world in partnership with troop/group leaders.

Girl Scout Cadette (Grades 6-8):

  • Polish leadership skills and often assist younger Girl Scout troops.
  • Focus on adventure, leadership and community service.
  • Have national and international travel opportunities.
  • Earn the Silver Award, the second highest award in Girl Scouting.

Girl Scout Senior (Grades 9-10):

  • Continue to focus on adventure, leadership and community service.
  • Explore travel, career options, self image and healthy lifestyles.
  • Take leadership roles within Girl Scouts and in their community.
  • Earn the Gold Award, the highest award in Girl Scouting.

Girl Scout Ambassador (Grades 11-12):

  • Mix and match activities and resources to suit interests while giving back to the communities.
  • Connect with each other and build self-esteem and confidence in skills while working on a range of projects
  • Gain life experiences

Girl Scouts of
Middle Tennessee

4522 Granny White Pike
Nashville, TN 37204 www.gsmidtn.org
615 383 0490