About Take Action

1. How can I get involved?

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

Research: Examine your community and identify an issue you would like to address. Then develop a project you can do to help address that issue and determine who can help. Remember you mapping process. Click here for a Mapping Handout »

Register: Go to the Registration page, 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 must be completed and results reported by May 15th of each year.

3. How do I pay for this project?

Girls may 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. Girl Scouts of Colorado may also provide a small grant for projects, pending available funding. If you would like to apply for a project grant, please fill out the Funding Request Form below.

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

Some project 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 Take Action projects are open to all age levels. These projects will impact 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 Web site, designed just for you. All registered projects will be given a blog page to record their progress and the impact they are making in their communities. Participants will be requested to provide monthly updates and track their impact through metric questions.

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

We want your project to be a major success. Part of that success is ensuring that the projects you do have the support of the community. The Project Advisor is a person, who works with your community partner. He/she will be able to provide support, guidance and assistance for your project. Plus, by involving them at the very beginning, you are working to see that your project is sustainable and continued. Many times a project is conducted and the organization is not willing to accept it. By connecting with your group at the beginning and recruiting a project advisor, you are ensuring your projects success.

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

There is power in numbers! It is important to remember to bring your friends, family and community to help. This also includes Girl Scout troops working together. It is a wonderful opportunity for older and younger girls to work together and to also create a larger impact.

If you are looking to do your project for the Girl Scout Bronze, Silver or Gold Award, there are limits to the number of girls who may work on one project. Group projects work well for Bronze Awards. Silver is limited to 2-4 girls on a single project. Gold Award projects are individual projects, however you can invite many of your fellow Girl Scouts to help bring your vision to reality.

9. Can my Take Action project also be my Gold/Silver/Bronze Award project?

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

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

Girls may earn additional Girl Scout recognitions related to their project topic area through extra activities. This may include badges or Journey requirements.