Volunteer Connections by Girl Scouts of Nassau County

Are you familiar with “Operation Cookie,” our Council Gift of Caring program that encourages you to collect donations from your customers so that boxes of Girl Scout Cookies can be sent to our country’s military at home and abroad? Did you know that we have Gift of Caring programs for Mags&Munchies, too? Operation Stop Hunger donations go towards the purchase of nut items for a local food pantry and Project Thank you provides magazine subscriptions to soldiers and veterans. Every $5 donation to either program counts towards Troop proceeds and a girl’s Nut/Snack totals, and just two $5 donations earn the “Share” patch! When a customer says they don’t want to purchase nut/snack items or a magazine for themselves, ask if they want to make a donation to one of these worthwhile programs. Donate to Operation: Stop Hunger on Long Island or Project Thank You!

Are you prepared for the 2014 Mags&Munchies… and Memories program? The 2014 Online program is in full swing, but the in-person program begins next week (September 29). Here are some helpful tips to help you “dive in” and reach for your goals !   Set up the Online program first .   That way, your customers will have time to review the products and make their purchases before the October 29 order deadline. Target your message . Take the time to personalize your Web Store with a photo and video, along with information about why you’re participating in this program and what your Troop is planning to do with the funds earned.   Also personalize your in-person “pitch.”   If you know someone likes making photo books, or has to give lots of holiday gifts, or enjoys reading – tell them about the products you’re offering that match their interests. Remember donation programs Operation Stop Hunger and Project Thank You . If someone isn’t interested in Magazine...