Volunteer Connections by Girl Scouts of Nassau County

Plainedge Girl Scout Junior Troop #3456 started their Bronze Award project in June of 2013. Krystyna, Erica, Jessica, Sarah, Julia, Gianna, Natalia and Jacklyn decided that they wanted to positively impact the lives of animals. After much research, the girls decided to focus on making the world a better place for dogs. They wanted to permanently place water bowls in dog parks for people who forget to bring water for their dogs. They met with the owners of Marine Dog Supply. The Amato brothers helped the girls think their project through during a lively discussion. After evaluating the pros and cons of their idea, they decided that public water bowls may spread diseases. The girls hit the road again. Their next field trip was to the Last Hope Animal Shelter. There they learned that different breeds face different issues. For example, because of the facial structure of Pugs they take a very long time to drink a very small amount of water therefore requiring more frequent opportuni

One girl can change the world; one compliment can change a bad day into a good one! Teach girls what you know about the value of a compliment as they earn their It’s All About Friendship fun patch (patch can be purchased at the shop). "Shower Me with Compliments" Activity Sheet Download Shower Me With Compliments printable worksheet

LI Water Conference and Girl Scouts of Nassau County Team Up to Promote Water Conservation with Every Drop Counts Patch The Long Island Water Conference (LIWC) and Girls Scouts of Nassau County (GSNC) re-introduced the “Every Drop Counts Patch” to teach Scouts the importance of their water supply. The patch can be earned by all levels of Girl Scouts and was sponsored by the LIWC to promote knowledge of the water industry and instill important messages of water conservation. “ ‘The Every Drop Counts’ program is an exciting opportunity to give Girl Scouts an introduction to the water industry and gain more knowledge regarding their own water supply,” said Chairman of the Long Island Water Conference Board Michael O’Connell. “It is up to them to discover ways to preserve and improve upon our system to ensure the people of Long Island continue to receive the highest quality of water possible. With this patch, we aim to educate the Girl Scouts and promote their involvement i

The Bronze Award is earned by completing a Take Action Project, where you discover an issue or need in your community that you work on to improve.  Here is a great list of "what NOT to do for the Girl Scout Bronze Award":   Don’t set up a project where you show no leadership. Each girl must take on a role in the Bronze Award project to make it happen. Don’t set up a project without a team, just working by yourself or just you and your parents. Bronze Award projects are team projects. If you do not have a troop team available to you, develop a team with friends your own age in your neighborhood. They would have the option to join Girl Scouting and earn the award themselves. Don’t put together a project that is a fundraiser to donate money to an organization. This is not allowed for the Girl Scout Bronze Award. Have your mom or Girl Scout Leader call Council for you to ask questions. This is your project and not your mom’s or your Troop Leader’s. Show your leadership sk