You are presented an awesome opportunity as an
experienced Girl Scout to take the lead with activities involving
younger girls as you acquire skill and confidence to hold future
leadership positions within and outside of Girl Scouting.
The Leader-In-Training (LIT) program was created to help Girl
Scouts who have completed the 9th grade acquire the skills and
confidence necessary to assist with a group of younger girls
and hold future leadership positions within and outside of Girl
Scouting.
Prerequisite:
LIT candidate is a registered girl who has completed the 9th
grade. She understands she is very capable of making contributions;
yet because not yet an adult, she cannot be left alone with
a group of girls. An adult must be present at all times.
Application:
LIT Candidate completes a Girl Application for Leadership
Project (F-473) and ask an adult (no relatives) to complete
a Girl Leadership Project Reference Form (F-474). Mail completed
application to Girl Leadership Projects, c/o Program Department,
GSSJC, 3110 Southwest Freeway, Houston, TX 77098. Forms are
located in the Council forms files or on the Council Web site.
Trainings:
· LIT orientation (self study; click on the Leader
Resources folder for 11-17 Year Old Girl Scouts on www.gssjc.org
to download this information, or contact Myrna Monconduit
at 713- 292-0281, 800-392-4340 or mmonconduit@sjgs.org to
obtain a copy.) This includes a troop/group observation inventory.
· Basic Leader Training (BLT) – available through
a girl’s Service Unit or as a home study course through
the Council’s Adult Development Department. Girls complete
the Home Study Registration form in any issue of The Golden
Link and send to the Girl Scout office. Contact Betty Morgan,
with questions, 713-292-0238, 800-392-4340 or bmorgan@sjgs.org.
· Program Level Training (4 hours) – Daisy, Brownie,
Junior, or Group – trainings are scheduled throughout
the year in locations around the council; check The Golden
Link or go online at www.gssjc.org to the Trainings section.
Also available in home study format.
Following completion of all the above trainings, the LIT candidate
is eligible to wear the GSUSA LIT pin. She must submit a completed
“LIT Intent to Intern” form, GSSJC F-459B, at
any Council Shop in order to purchase the pin. Candidate will
also complete troop/group observation inventory explained
in the LIT orientation.
NOW, the candidate takes the lead with activities involving
younger girls to complete the GSUSA internship requirement.
The LIT spends a minimum of 25 hours working directly with
the leaders of a troop or group. The leader directly supervising
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need to complete a “LIT Mentor Leader Agreement”
form, GSSJC F-459C and mail it to the address listed on the
agreement form. Information about being a Mentor Leader is also
given in the 11- 17 Year Old Girl Scouts folder under Leader
Resources on the Council Web site.
Internship responsibilities:
· Assist the leader/camp counselor with planning activities
· Implement activities
· Prepare materials and equipment for troop/group/camp
activities
· Maintain a role model behavior for girls in the troop/group/camp
· Interact positively with girls, peers and adults
· Act in a mature, responsible manner, being aware
of the safety needs of girls at all times
· Provide suggestions for program allowing for girl
planning
· Help with record keeping
· Participate in the evaluation of activities
· Be aware of good health and safety practices (refer
to Safety-Wise)
· Attend meetings with mentor leader or unit staff
· Regular, mutually convenient planning meetings with
mentor
· Attend meetings of assigned troop/group/ camp
· Maintain paperwork, i.e. Training Record Card, Log
of Leadership/Service Hours
· Create an activity file/notebook of ideas for use
for future programming
· Develop lesson plans to train younger girls in specialty
skills
· Arrange for transportation and attend meetings/events
· Assist with duties EXCEPT NEVER be left alone with
girls. Senior Girl Scouts are NOT counted as an adult in any
adult/ girl ratios.
· Notify leader if unable to attend due to emergency
or extenuating circumstances.
· Provide leader/mentor/camp director with signed permission
slip(s) (F-204)/ medical form (F-185)
· Following completion of the internship, complete
the paperwork, i.e. Log of Leadership/Service Hours, have
the adult with whom you worked sign it and turn in a copy
to your troop leader/mentor and attach to your evaluation
form.
· Following completion of your project, complete the
Girl Evaluation of Leadership Project, attach log and turn
in when you purchase the GSUSA award at a Council Girl Scout
Shop.
· Keep a copy of all submitted materials with your
own personal Girl Scout records.
Upon completion of her 25-hour internship, the LIT is eligible
to wear the GSUSA LIT patch. She must submit a completed “LIT
Internship Log and Evaluation” form, GSSJC 459D at any
Council Shop in order to purchase the patch.
Forms are being developed and will be available on line and
in the Council forms files at the Council office and service
centers. For more information contact either Melinda Gaskill,
Program Manager at 713-292-0232, or mgaskill@sjgs.org, or
Linda Loop, Girl Leadership Coordinator at lploop@houston.rr.com.
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