Volunteer Connections by Girl Scouts of Nassau County

Start your December troop meetings by celebrating National Women Support Women Day with your troop and co-leaders. National Women Support Women Day was established in 2018 to celebrate women for their accomplishments in the arts, politics, education, and other fields. Juliette Gordon Low, our founder, was a strong believer in supporting women and girls. Starting with a selfless act of selling her pearls, Juliette launched her idea of an organization for girls, led by girls. This resulted in a space for girls to build character and self-sufficiency to make the world a better place. Her friends honored her efforts by establishing the Juliette Low World Friendship Fund, an organization that finances international projects for Girl Scouts and Girl Guides. Her work continues to be carried on today through your hard work as a troop leader, and volunteers that are change makers for their girls, other volunteers, and in their communities. Celebrate with your Troop by: Sending flowe...

2016 is the year that marks the 100th Anniversary of the Highest Award in Girl Scouting. Be it called the Golden Eaglet of Merit (1916-1918), Golden Eaglet (1918-1938), First Class (1938-1940), Curved Bar (1940-1963), First Class-again (1963-1980), or the Girl Scout Gold Award (1980-present) it represents the pinnacle of the Girl Scout experience-developing leaders. One thing that has not changed is this award has always been part of a long tradition of recognizing the outstanding achievement of extraordinary girls. Over the course of girls’ projects, the Gold Award has inspired them to share their ideas and passions with their communities to make the world a better place. The biggest transformation for each girl is that her increased confidence in her leadership abilities helps her “Take Flight.” Gold Awardees are seen on High School and college campuses as leaders, who are not afraid to commit to new projects. Earning the Gold Award as a teenager is just the beginning...

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

What is Bullying? Bullying – Behavior that is repetitive and done with the intent to harm someone. Bullying includes actions such as making threats, spreading rumors, attacking someone physically or verbally, and excluding someone from a group on purpose   (U.S. Department of Health & Human Services) . Bullying and cyberbullying has taken center stage in the media. A recent case is a YouTube video of a group of middle school students bullying an elderly bus aid . These videos and scenarios show that bullying comes in many and some unexpected forms.   Discussion Questions With a group of friends and an adult, discuss the following questions. What do bullies do? Do you know anyone who is like this? How did it feel? Have you ever felt very sad or angry? What did you do about it? When you see someone being mean or bullying, what can you do about it? Activity Research bullying and cyberbullying. Find examples on YouTube, in TV Shows and...