Requests and questions have been coming in. Here’s our frequently asked questions (FAQ). It is a work in progress. Feel free to ask any questions not found here so I can include them.
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Can I still earn <name> badge?
All badges can be earned any time they are released to the public. When a badge is released, not only have all the steps been approved, but all graphics have been prepared and are ready to be shipped.
Some limited badge programs, such as the Girl Scout 100th Anniversary, are only earnable during the time they are relevant. Special badges such as this are in their own list which is edited when it is no longer available.
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Are only Girl Scout volunteers able to earn these badges?
While I’m coming at this from a Girl Scout viewpoint, I do not limit earning badges. Working with youth is a challenge most days. When you’re trying to learn new things as well, it can become overwhelming. If a badge program coincides with your programming choices, it is a great opportunity for adults to learn something new and add to their program.
I would love Boy Scouts, Guides, homeschoolers, afterschool providers and any adult working with youth to utilize the Enrichment Project as a resource for their programming. I’ve also helped out people planning activities for local nursing homes with the digital badge programs.
If you’re an adult who just thinks it would be fun to try a badge like you did when you were a kid, feel free to join us! You don’t have to work with kids. You may need to adjust the steps a little, though, to fit your needs.
Why do I have to sign up for a free membership to get to the PDF downloads?
I need to track what’s working and what needs to be reviewed. One way of doing this is by asking everyone to sign up so I can do this behind the scenes. Previously, I did this on Scribd, but the site is no longer as friendly to free users.
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How do I get a badge?
You’ll need to e-mail me at larajla <at> gmail.com and let me know which badge program you’ve worked on, how many hours you spent and how you’d like your name to appear on the certificate. Putting “Enrichment Project” in the subject line will help me identify these for fast turnaround.
In return, you’ll receive a Web Button you can place on your own blog / page and a certificate PDF you can present to your organization or keep for your own records.
If you do not hear anything from me within a week, please send the email again. Sometimes it’s crazy around here.
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Do I need to prove that I’ve spent time to earn a badge?
I trust you. If you say you’ve done the time, I’ll provide the badge items.
I ask for the number of hours as the background color on the badge graphics changes to reflect the amount of work you’ve done. The graphics showing these will be on the upcoming infographics for each badge program.
I also would like to have an idea of what you did so I can review that information when I update the badge program.
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What does it cost?
The Enrichment Project is designed to be free. All badge programs, digital badges and printable certificates are provided at no charge. The goal of the Enrichment Project is to give you the keys improve yourself so that you can help others.
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Do I need the supplemental files?
If you understand the steps in the program, you may choose not to use the supplemental files.
Supplemental files are provided to help clarify steps and give additional information to help earn a badge program. Not all badge programs have them.
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Do you have a list of badges that are going to be released?
Badges are being developed and adjusted all the time. Sometimes, one will be held back from release because I’m not comfortable with the steps or I’ll slide one in because we’re working on something for our girls and it’s easier to write it after I’ve presented a program.
If I have a couple ready that we know will be released, those are noted in the weekly updates on the Yahoo! group or the blog.
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Do you have a list of badges that have been released?
Both a badge checklist (alphabetical) and visual identifier (category) can be downloaded on the first page of the “Downloads” pages.
In addition, you can sign up for the AWeber email list and receive the “Little Book of Badges” PDF which provides a brief overview.
NOTE: With redoing the entire site, the seventh issue will not be made available until all badge programs have been updated.
I saw something you missed. How can I let you know?
Feel free to leave comments on the blog about what you did, what you liked / didn’t like, how it could be improved, links that are no longer active and any other information below the specific badge program. It helps me identify issues with the badge program.
To make it easier to find a badge program, look here for listings sorted alphabetically, categorically and by release date. The release date is the date when the badge was first released.
You can also e-mail any adjustments you’d like to see to larajla <at> gmail.com if you’d rather not post to the blog. Please include the badge program name.
When will badges be updated?
Badges are updated on an “as needed” basis or en masse when I have changes that need to be carried through all badges such as URL changes.
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Are you going to have badges to purchase?
At this time, I do not. The cost is prohibitive. When I find a way to do this where I’m not going broke, I will be creating these and probably selling them on Etsy.
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I have some suggestions / requests, where do I send them?
You can send them to the Yahoo! group, larajla <at> gmail.com or post on the blog. Be sure to put “Enrichment Project” in the subject line to help me identify your emails quickly.
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Where do I get direction on writing badge programs?
Enrichment Project Innovator outlines the steps for creating badge programs.
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Can I share the badge programs with other adults?
I love sharing. You can send the PDFs, links or even print out information to do local trainings. I just ask that you let them know where you received the information so your participants can find additional badge programs.
Can I make a DVD with all the materials here and charge just enough to cover my costs for anyone interested?
All items on this site are available to you as part of the Creative Commons license unless specifically noted to be under my copyright (Laura Rajsic-Lanier / larajla).
The Creative Commons license requires that all items must contain attribution and be non-commercial. In other words, it must state that it came from me and the Enrichment Project and you may not sell anything you download from here whether it’s prints, archived on a CD/DVD, membership sites, etc. In other words, you cannot make money off it in any way. You may archive the files for personal use, though.
In addition, all items I’ve created that contain my copyright may not be sold, redistributed or archived. They are created / sold for personal use only.