Volunteer Connections by Girl Scouts of Nassau County

As a Girl Scout volunteer, you are changing the lives of the new generation of leaders. You are a mentor and a cheerleader. You make new experiences possible and help create lasting memories. You provide comfort and inspiration in trying moments and encourage confidence and growth. You help build girls of courage, confidence, and character while finding the same within yourself. On Monday, April 10, we celebrated volunteers at Lead with Impact, a special in-person Volunteer Connections event. The evening offered volunteers the chance to connect with one another to share their thoughts and ideas about the impact of volunteering. GSNC staff were present at informational tables to answer volunteer questions about Highest Awards , program opportunities , CampBlue Bay , and more! Volunteers are always looking for activities to do with their troops so that is why we had three hands-on activity tables! Volunteers learned how to build an edible fire, make a campfire SWAP, and they mad...

One of the most inspiring parts of volunteering with Girl Scouts is getting to witness girls discover their strengths through engaging in activities in STEM, financial literacy, the outdoors, art, and more. When it does come time to introduce new topics to Girl Scouts, many leaders feel intimidated because they do not have experience in these fields. Volunteers don’t need to be an expert or a scientist to bring these activities to their troops! There are a variety of ways for Girl Scout volunteers to build their confidence and positively impact their Girl Scouts through new experiences. Find an expert – volunteers can use their network of peers to identify someone who is a professional or has knowledge of the badge or activity the troop is working on. Let that individual take the lead! Participate in the activity alongside the girls to join in on the fun and learn something new. Prepare – review the materials needed to earn a badge or complete an activity. Make any modificati...