Volunteer Connections by Girl Scouts of Nassau County

Do you know a Girl Scout volunteer who turns frowns into smiles? Who inspires your girl to dream bigger? Or who offers endless encouragement? Whatever your favorite Girl Scout volunteer’s super power might be, let them know how much you appreciate everything they do! April is Volunteer Appreciation Month and April 22 is Girl Scout Leader Appreciation Day! Let’s say “thank you” to those who help make our Girl Scout experience possible! Ways to say “thanks” to your favorite volunteer Write and send a thank you card or letter. Make it extra special by making the card yourself.  Nominate them for the GSNC Volunteer of Excellence Award. Make and send your Leader a video telling her how much you appreciate her being a part of your Girl Scout story. Give a packer of flower seed with a note that says, “thank you for helping me grow!”  Post a “thank you” on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or in your Service Unit group on the OLC.  Take a picture of the entire troop an...

Adult volunteers make Girl Scouting happen! Our adult volunteers help Girl Scouts unleash their inner G.I.R.L. (Go-getter, Innovator, Risk-taker, and Leader) and make events possible for all Girl Scouts. Acknowledging the efforts of others is an essential part of Girl Scouts. Acknowledgements can be informal and initiated by the girls, parents, co-leaders and Service Units. Some ideas may include: Recognition Certificate - A certificate may be given to a volunteer at a Service Unit Meeting in recognition of her/his interest in and support of Girl Scouts. Handicrafts - A mobile, flower arrangement, special ceramic plaque, scrapbook, sampler, poster, decoupage, ornament, bookmark, etc. Written Thank You - Send a brief note, poem, letter, special occasion card, scroll signed by members of the group, autograph book with signatures and comments, framed pictures of girls, or a yard sign with message “A Great Girl Scout Leader Lives Here.” Adult Recognitions Nomination - Ano...