2025 National Girl Scout Advisory Board to GSUSA - Application
December 11, 2024
GSUSA is Seeking up to Eleven New Members
GSUSA is seeking up to eleven (11) new members to join the National Girl Scout Advisory Board to GSUSA for a two-year term (2025-2027).
Deadline for applications January 19, 2025.
The National Girl Scout Advisory Board to GSUSA is a group of middle and high school Girl Scouts who make recommendations, contribute to key initiatives, and influence decision-making processes with our national office. Advisory board members develop leadership skills, collaborate with decision-makers at GSUSA, and grow skills to prepare for post-secondary education and future leadership opportunities.
Please read this before applying to be a member of the Girl Advisory Board to Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA).
Members of the Girl Scout Advisory Board to GSUSA contribute to many different projects, such as:
- Brainstorming names for new cookie flavors
- Giving feedback on Highest Awards recognitions
- Participating in GSUSA-led research
- Sharing opinions on new program content
- Meeting with international Girl Guides and Girl Scouts
2026 National Girl Scout Convention
Among other projects, the Girl Scout Advisory Board will provide input and feedback to the development of the 2026 National Girl Scout Convention. The advisory board will also have the opportunity to design and lead sessions for older girls during the convention. GSUSA will cover the costs of travel, accommodations, and registration for Girl Scout Advisory Board members from Wednesday, July 22 to Sunday, July 26, 2026. Members of the advisory board should not have other roles during the Convention, such as national delegates.
GSUSA will work with each advisory board member’s council on travel and accommodations with their delegation.
Applicants must be:
- Current Girl Scout in 6th – 10th grade.
- Interested in taking on a leadership role at the national level of Girl Scouts.
- Able to communicate with peers and with adults.
- Able to work well independently and with a team.
- Committed to using technology for research and communication.
- Members of the advisory board should not have other roles during the Convention, such as national delegates.
Responsibilities
- Able to attend and actively participate in one to two (1-2) virtual meetings a month from May 2025 and April 2027, for a total of 50-70 hours. This includes one monthly call with the entire group which takes place on the 4th Sunday of the month (adjusted for holidays) and potentially one call with a smaller working group or subcommittee if needed. The monthly schedule is included below.
- Agree to the following attendance policy: Members must attend at least 75% of the meetings. If four or more meetings are missed (25%), with or without notice, the opportunity to attend the 2026 National Girl Scout Convention will be withdrawn.
- Consistently contribute feedback to GSUSA during meetings and on digital platforms
- Communicate directly with GSUSA staff and volunteer facilitators about the advisory board work, possible absences, etc.
- Work in groups and independently to complete and present research and tasks.
- Complete an additional 2-4 hours per month to research or tasks outside of meetings, for a total of 50-100 hours over the next two (2) years, as necessary.
- Available to attend the 2026 National Girl Scout Convention in Washington, D.C. (Travel expenses, accommodations and registration will be paid by Girl Scouts of the USA)
Schedule of GSAB Meetings for the 2025-27 Class
All meetings take place from 7:00-9:00 pm Eastern Standard Time (EST) on Zoom unless otherwise indicated.
1. May 18, 2025 |
13. May 17, 2026 |
2. June 22, 2025 |
14. June 28, 2026 |
3. July 27, 2025 |
15. July 22-26, 2026, in person, Washington, D.C. |
4. August 24, 2025 |
16. August 23, 2026 |
5. September 28, 2025 |
17. September 27, 2026 |
6. October 26, 2025 |
18. October 25, 2026 |
7. November 16, 20250 |
19. November 15, 202 |
8. December 14, 2025 |
20. December 13, 2026 |
9. January 25, 2026 |
21. January 24, 2027 |
10. February 22, 2026 |
22. February 28, 2027 |
11. March 22, 2026 |
23. March 28, 2027 |
12. April 26, 2026 |
24. April 25, 2027 |
