This project builds upon your accomplishments in Girl Scouting and represents
your personal action plan for helping others. The project could be
done in or outside of Girl Scouting and must reflect some aspect of community
service. If the project is done within Girl Scouting, you must reach
out to the community in some way for example, by calling on people outside
Girl Scouts as resources, doing something that reaches girls who aren't
Girl Scouts, or affecting something that is used by people other than just
Girl Scouts.
The Silver
Award project has five steps. Your project, including planning and
execution, should take a minimum of 30 hours. The actual implementation
of the project should take from 7 to 10 hours. Obtain a copy of the
Cadette Girl Scout Silver Award Report Form from your council office to
keep a record of your Silver Award work. Fill it out completely and
keep a copy for yourself and your advisor.
Review
Safety Wise for do's and don'ts. You should work with your Girl Scout
council on any project that will impact Girl Scouting or Girl Scout property.
As with any other project, you must have approval if you plan to raise
funds or solicit donations.
The following steps will help you organize and carry out the Girl Scout Silver Award project:
STEP 1: Decide which values, experience, and skills you would like to put into action through the Silver Award project.
STEP 2: Decide on a project that will use your personal strengths to help others. You can work with your school, the community, a religious group, or Girl Scouting.
STEP 3: Identify the people with whom you will work: Those who will help and guide you, those who will work with you, those whom you hope to help. Be sure to include a Girl Scout leader or another adult from your council.
STEP 4: Create a timeline and a budget, if necessary. If you work with a group, divide jobs and set up a way to ensure that everyone is on track.
STEP 5: Carry out your plan. This final step of your project should total at least seven hours. This may be done all on one day or divided in to segments. When you have completed your project, write a brief evaluation. Share the evaluation with your adviser and council representative.