Global Action Team Application

Completed applications should be emailed to [email protected] by Tuesday, September 5, 2017.

Name: Telephone:

Address:

City: State: Zip: E-mail: Parent/Guardian e-mail:

Your birth date: Age as of August 1, 2017: School Grade for 2017-2018:

Please confirm the following: I am between the ages of 14 and 17 as of August 1, 2017 I am able to work cooperatively in a team of my peers. I am comfortable with helping to lead a program and working out of doors I am able to commit to this team through June 2018

Girl’s Signature: Date: Digital signatures are accepted – see acknowledgement on the last page of the application

Part 1: Skills Inventory Please check the areas from this list that you have had experience in. Then, please use the space provided below to expand on the three skills you consider your strongest and why: Writing Teaching Younger Girls

Public Speaking/Presentations Communicating with adults

Working with animals Technology

Science Social Media

Photography Part 2: Short Answer Questions In lieu of written answers, a video essay answering the questions in PART TWO of the application will also be accepted if that is your preferred method for sharing the information requested. The video must be uploaded to Dropbox here: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/i8mkpk6sleiybdw/AACLPwfv8GE9w6xMSz84pPEEa?dl=0

Please share briefly why you are interested in joining the Global Action Team, any experience you may have with global issues, and why you think you would be an asset to our team. If extra space is needed, please attach an additional sheet of paper.

Have you had the opportunity to lead a project, event, activity, or advocacy? If yes, briefly describe length of time, when, and what you gained from the experience. If no, please describe why you are ready for your first leadership experience. If extra space is needed, please attach an additional sheet of paper.

Have you had the opportunity to work, communicate, or travel with an international audience? If yes, please describe the nature of the experience, length of time, when, and what you gained from the experience. If no, please describe why you are interested in global citizenship building. If extra space is needed, please attach an additional sheet of paper.

Please list activities (sports, clubs, or other activities) you are involved in, and include approximately how many hours per week you dedicate to each activity. If the activity is not year-round, please indicate which month(s) the activity takes place. Activity Hours per week Which months? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

FOR RETURNING APPLICANTS ONLY What did you learn from participating on the Global Action Team previously? What goals would you set for yourself as a returning member of the Global Action Team? What about your experience in the past you would want to improve upon for the future? Part 4: Signatures Applicant Understanding: I have filled out this application truthfully and to the best of my ability. I feel I am able to participate in tasks of the Global Action Team. If I am selected, I have definite intentions of becoming part of the team and plan to accept participation. I understand that this commitment requires me to be involved through June 2018.

By checking the box next to each date below, I am indicating that I am available and that the date will be added to my calendar upon acceptance to the team. Please note, preference is given to those applicants who are available to participate in the Global Action Team program completely. Attendance at all retreats is expected, as the teammates rely on each other for completion of the work leading up to the Global Action Summit.

November 5: Team Orientation (Bellevue)

December 1-3: Retreat One (River Ranch)

January 19-21: Retreat Two (River Ranch)

February: Annual Meeting (date announced later, usually the first Saturday of the month)

March 23-25: Retreat Three (River Ranch)

May 6: Global Action Summit Volunteer Orientation (Seattle)

May 18-20: Retreat Four (Robbinswold)

June 1-3: Summit (Robbinswold)

By checking the box at left, I understand that there is a $350 program fee associated with this program.

Digital Signatures are accepted. By checking the box at left, you acknowledge that you are signing this application electronically. You agree your electronic signature is the legal equivalent of your manual signature on this application.

Applicant’s signature: Date:

Parent/Guardian permission: I am aware that my Girl Scout is applying to be a part of the Girl Scouts Western Washington Global Action Team. To the best of my knowledge has a clear understanding of the duties applied for, and if selected, has my permission to participate.

I grant Girl Scouts Western Washington permission to share my Girl Scout’s e-mail address with other program participants.

Yes No

Digital Signatures are accepted. By checking the box at left, you acknowledge that you are signing this application electronically. You agree your electronic signature is the legal equivalent of your manual signature on this application.

Parent/Guardian name: Parent/Guardian signature: Date: