Volunteer Connections by Girl Scouts of Nassau County

“I will do my best to be: Honest and fair, Friendly and helpful, Considerate and caring, Courageous and strong, and Responsible for what I say and do, And to Respect myself and others, Respect authority, Use resources wisely, Make the world a better place, and Be a sister to every Girl Scout.” If you recognize this statement, either you or someone you know is a proud Girl Scout. I have been a Girl Scout for so long that it feels like I was born in uniform. I joined Girl Scouts in kindergarten as a Daisy, the youngest Girl Scout group. My mom signed me up because she thought it would help me make friends, but in reality, Girl Scouts has taught me not only about friendship, but also about responsibility, leadership, honesty, respect, and so much more. I used to recite the Girl Scout Law from memory without really thinking about what the words mean, but now I realize that the Girl Scout Law has shaped the person I...

By Girls for Girls By Senior Girl Scout Maggie M. This summer I, and three of my sister Girl Scouts, Emily, Dana and Keira, had the unique opportunity to make the world a better place when my Troop went on a service trip to Costa Rica.      We flew into San Jose, the Capitol city, and spent our first day touring the sights and staying in a fancy hotel.   The plush surroundings just weren’t what I was expecting on a service trip, but, hey, I wasn’t complaining. The next morning, after a delicious breakfast, we set off for our next destination, the tiny village of Zapotal, in the clouds of the rainforest.   As we climbed up into the rainforest, the landscape began to become more rugged and signs of civilization become harder to find. It was becoming a little more in line with what I was expecting.   I was starting to get a bit nervous…I hadn’t seen another town, house, or even a person for many, many miles.   Finally, we arrived at Zapotal,...