Support

1. How can I get involved?

It’s easy to get involved. Just follow the 4R’s

Review: Download the Forever Green Project Resource Guide and learn about our five focus areas.

Register: Go to www.gsforevergreen.org and follow the online registration process and set up your project blog

Recruit: Talk to your friends and family about your project and get moving on making a difference.

Report: Return to your blog page frequently and report your success.

2. When do I have to finish my project?

All projects for the pilot must be completed and results reported by May 15, 2010.

3. Is there financial support available?

GSCO has a limited amount of funds available to help registered Forever Green projects. Click here for more information. Girls may also designate troop funds, request community in-kind donation or use personal funds for their projects. You may also request funding from the organization your project will be benefiting.

4. Do I have to be a registered Girl Scout to participate?

Some Forever Green activities are limited to registered Girl Scouts. However, we will have a variety of opportunities open to the community, including events and projects. For more information, check out our available events or jump in and register as a Girl Scout.

5. Is there an age limit or a limit to the number of girls who can participate on one project?

Girl Scouts Forever Green is open to all age levels. This project impacts everyone and we want everyone to be a part of it. There is no limit to the number of girls who may participate. However, if your project is a collaboration of multiple troops and levels, please let us know.

6. How do we track our progress?

GSCO has a fantastic website, designed just for this pilot. All approved registered projects will be given a blog page at www.gsforevergreen.org to record their progress and the impact of their projects. Participants will be requested to provide updates at least monthly and track what they do through a series of metric questions, provided by GSUSA.

7. Why do I have to have a project advisor?

We want Girl Scouts Forever Green to be a major success. Part of that success is ensuring that the projects we do have the support of the community. The Project Advisor is a person, who works for your chosen organization. He/she will be able to provide support, guidance and assistance for your project. Plus, by involving him or her at the very beginning, you are working to see that your project is sustainable and continued. By connecting with your group at the beginning and recruiting a project advisor, you are ensuring your project's success.

8. Can more than one troop do a project together?

There is power in numbers! We love for troops to work together on Forever Green projects. It is a wonderful opportunity for older and younger girls to work together and to also make a larger impact. Remember to gather everyone’s thoughts and ideas so it represents everyone!

9. Can my Forever Green project also be my Gold/Silver/Bronze Award project?

Absolutely! Be sure to follow the guidelines and pre-requisites for your specific recognition and go for it!

10. Will I receive a badge or patch for participating?

All participants will receive a special Girl Scouts Forever Green patch for participating in this pilot. These patches are still in the design stage and will be available from GSUSA soon.

In addition, girls may earn additional Girl Scout recognitions related to their project topic area through extra activities. This may include badges or Journey requirements. Please refer to the Forever Green Project Resource Guide for a list of potential earned recognitions.