Volunteer Connections by Girl Scouts of Nassau County

Looking for new ways to help girls explore diversity?   Diversity is at the core of who Girl Scouts are.   Here are some ideas to help girls discover the WOW behind their own religion and ethnicity, and learn about others to become brighter together. My Promise, My Faith - Girls connect Girl Scout values to their religion.   Look in our Girls Guide to Girl Scouting for activities for each level. Religious Recognitions - Girls grow stronger while learning more specifically about their own faith.   For more information about each faith recognition, go to http://www.praypub.org/recognitions/girlscout.htm , or speak to the leaders at your house of worship. It’s Your Story, Tell It! Journey Series – Investigate with girls the diverse stories of others around them.   You may want to try some of these ideas from the Journey books.   See each book for more details about these activities: Daisy 3 Cheers for Animals – Create a Fantastical Animals flip b...

Girl Scout Sunday, Girl Scout Sabbath and Girl Scout Shabbat in Girl Scouting’s Second Century - 2013 It is hard to believe that we are now entering our second century as an organization that promotes building courage, confidence and character in girls; teaching lessons which will stay with her while she embarks on her life journey and promoting female leadership.  To celebrate Girl Scouting and all the lessons learned, Girl Scout Week is celebrated.   Starting with Girl Scout Sunday and ending with Girl Scout Sabbath, the week filled with fun activities , lessons, birthday celebrations , also includes the Girl Scout Birthday on March 12 th .    Girl Scout Sunday, Girl Scout Sabbath and Girl Scout Shabbat provides girls with an opportunity to attend their place of worship and be recognized as a Girl Scout in their religious community. It is a time when Girl Scouts are encouraged to explore their own faith, as well as other faiths and cultures th...