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              "CHANGE A LIFE.  IT'S FOREVER!" 

VOLUNTEER!

Imagine yourself...

    • being a role model for a girl.
    • helping a girl become proficient in "financial literacy".
    • teaching a girl how to stay safe in today's world.
    • sharing your skill(s) or talent(s) with a group of girls.
    • working with other adults to strengthen the Girl Scout organization.
    • lending your expertise to a Girl Scout committee.
    • and many other volunteer roles!

Volunteers are essential to the strength and capacity of our organization.  We need YOUR involvement in order to remain the preeminent organization for girls.

The Impact of Girl Scouting

Research has consistently shown that girls who are or have been Girl Scouts have definite advantages over those who are not, and the longer a girl is in the program, the more likely she is to make healthy life choices.  Many of today's women cite their Girl Scout experience as being an integral part of their success.  You want the best for your daughter, and encouraging her to become, and remain a Girl Scout can be one of the best ways to support her!  Read more...

Why is volunteering with the Girl Scouts worth my time and effort?

There are many different roles one can play when volunteering with the Girl Scouts, however, they are all immensely rewarding.  Read more...

Volunteer your way!!

There are many different ways to volunteer with Girl Scouts.  Here are just a few:

    • Work directly with girls

      • Lead a Girl Scout Troop, or serve as an assistant leader or helper
      • Lead a 4 to 6 week interest group
      • Assist in leading a group of girls at a community facility
      • Chaperone girls on a field trip or camping weekend
      • Share your expertise/teach a skill to girls
      • Organize a Campus Girl Scout service group at a local university or college
    • Professional Development
      • Help develop/lend resources to a marketing campaign to recruit girls and adults
      • Conduct workshops for adults in your area of expertise (e.g. financial planning)
      • Photograph/videotape Girl Scout programs/activities
      • Develop curriculum for Girl Scout programs in your area of expertise
    • Donations:  In-kind & Professional Services
      • Help secure donations of goods (e.g. laptop computers) or services (e.g. catering)
      • Host meetings/retreats at your company, country club, yacht, summer home, etc.
      • Secure other professionals to provide services (e.g. facilitators)
      • Donate graphic design skills and/or printing services
      • Update demographic information on Girl Scout service areas
      • Translate Girl Scout materials into foreign languages
    • Fundraising:
      • Solicit tables/tickets and/or advertisements for corporate fundraisers
      • Host a cultivation event at home and/or office
      • Identify prospective individuals and/or corporate donors ($1,000.00+)
      • Accompany the CEO and/or President on cultivation/solicitation calls
      • Accompany the CEO and/or staff on corporate/foundation site visits
    • Building the Brand
      • Act as your company's central contact to recruit volunteers, identify GS alumnae, identify sponsorship opportunities, host a cultivation event, etc.
      • Help establish collaborations that build programs and/or bring in volunteers or resources
      • Identify and help recruit young adults (ages 18 - 29 to work with girls)
      • Tell Girl Scout stories at events and meetings (e.g. service clubs, churches)
      • Identify adult GS alumnae from business and professional organizations

Interested?  But not sure where to start?  No problem!  Here is a step by step process for new volunteers:

    1. Fill out a Volunteer Service Application (Writable)
    2. Submit three reference forms (provided by us - writable)
    3. Submit a criminal background check
    4. Interview by phone or in person by a Girl Scout staff member or volunteer to determine areas of interest, training needs, etc.
    5. Appointment to position
    6. Brief orientation to Girl Scouting, available online, home study, or in CD format
    7. Adult learning/training in person or through online and self-directed courses.
    8. Once placed in a volunteer assignment, volunteers are provided with continuing support from several sources.

Want to see what volunteer opportunities are needed in your area?  Click here to find out!

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How can parents help?

In lots of ways!!

 

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