2011 – Petal – Friendly and Helpful

Yes – 2011 Is the current GSUSA badge

~~Buy the Mini Patch~~

Released in 2022.
Replaced Flower Friends as the new petal requirements.
The 2011 Daisy Page has information on when all badges were released.

What is this badge about?

Practice being friendly and helpful at home, in scouts, and in the community.

Petal requirements were updated in summer 2022. Many online resources still follow the retired requirements. Troops may continue using the old requirements, but GSUSA prefers that new requirements be used going forward.

Choose your own activities!

Activity List for Petal – Friendly and Helpful

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How to earn as a Troop?

(1) 90 Min Mtg – Basic Meeting Plan by The Badge Archive

How to earn individually?

Download Earn Petals at Home Chart by The Badge Archive

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Our Summary* of Requirements:

Practice being friendly and helpful at home (chore coupons, OR invent something to help at home).
Practice being friendly and helpful at Girl Scouts (Quick Questions, OR make 5 friendship rules).
Practice being friendly and helpful in the community (Guest speaker, OR plan an activity).

_{^{* – This summary is based off the GSUSA booklet activity choices.}}

GSUSA Information and Details

Three steps are needed to complete this badge:

Be friendly and helpful at home
Be friendly and helpful in your troop
Be friendly and helpful in your community

Buy the Official badge (in a set) from Girl Scout Shop online

_{Image Credit is from Scouts Honor Wiki}

No Official GSUSA Booklet Online.
Petal Chart (VTK Plan Outlines) from GSofME
Buy the Daisy Handbook with 2022 Requirements

Click to Expand → Other GSUSA Official Resources

GSUSA Volunteer Toolkit (VTK) free plan for (1) 60 Min Mtg
- Mtg 1: Chore Coupons OR Inventor, Quick Questions OR Friendship Checklist, AND Guest Speaker OR Help Community
VTK Chore Coupons by GSUSA
VTK Quick Questions by GSUSA
VTK Jobs that Help the Community by GSUSA

Click to Expand → Other Non-GSUSA Resources

Activity Ideas from Use Resources Wisely
Handbook Info from Scouts Honor Wiki

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Is there a matching badge for Multi-Level Troops?

Learn about the Daisy Petal Multi-level GSUSA 2011 badges.

Where does this go on the Uniform?

The Petals go on the center of the apron or on the Journey side of the vest.
Click Here to see diagrams and details on where to place it.

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For More Fun Ideas and Plans

Join the Girl Scout Daisy, Brownie, and Junior Leader Help Facebook Group
_{(Not an official GSUSA Group)}

Join the Girl Scout Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador Leader Help Facebook Group
_{(Not an official GSUSA Group)}

See other Recommended Facebook Groups for some Scouting Organizations
_{(No official Groups)}

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Updated on January 25, 2026, by:

Tia Kennard

Click Here -> To see information References:

Disclaimer: The information published on The Badge Archive is built from the references listed below. These sources demonstrate that our content is grounded in facts and research, not opinion or speculation. Readers may consult them directly when looking for additional material.

Schroeder, Greta. Daisy the Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting. New York, NY, Girl Scouts of the U.S.A., 2011.

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