What did you do for your Gold Award project?
For my Gold Award project, I organized a children’s choir at Sunrise United Methodist Church. The choir was for all children three-years through ten-years-old. The choir was teen-led and we were able to provide children with older teens to talk to. We also sang during the services and that allowed the entire church to see how many children were involved at Sunrise. The weekends that we sing are the most attended weekends.
How did you measure the impact your Gold Award project made on your target audience?
I measured the impact of my Gold Award project by seeing how many children enjoyed the choir, how many volunteers wanted to help with the choir, how many parents came to practice to listen, and how many people enjoyed the children’s choir performances.
How is your project sustainable? How will your project continue to impact after your involvement?
First, I assembled a group of teens to continue the children’s choir at our church after I leave for college. Second, I sent information to other churches on how to start their own youth led choir. These other churches now have the tools to start a low cost project that motivates children.
What is your project’s global and/or national connection?
My hope is that other children are inspired to lead. The kids in my choir really enjoyed seeing that other teens could be leaders. Hopefully, these kids will inspire themselves and others to lead in the future.
What did you learn about yourself?
I learned that I can be a leader. I am really good with kids and enjoy helping them and being a role model in their life. I also learned that I have a lot of patience and that sometimes flexibility and the willingness to listen to others –all others- can make a good project a great project.
How will earning your Gold Award impact you in the future?
My Gold Award will help with my college scholarship and application processes. Earning my Gold Award helped me to go out of my comfort zone and enjoy leading.
Why do you feel the Gold Award was an important part of your Girl Scout experience?
For one, not many people go all the way through with the Gold Award. I am very proud of myself for sticking with it and putting in many hours of service and preparation to secure my award. I actually have continued helping with the choir-I really loved my project and the people that have come into my life as a result of earning this award.
**IMPORTANT NOTE: This blog represents only a small fraction of the hard work, dedication and requirements that go into earning a Girl Scout Gold Award. It is simply a brief summary, which is meant to inspire Girl Scouts to Go Gold in the future. For more information on earning your Gold Award, please email highestawards@gscolorado.org
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