Volunteer Connections by Girl Scouts of Nassau County

Who are Girl Scouts? Girl Scouts are Go-getters, Innovators, Risk-takers, and Leaders. They’re girls who design robots, learn life skills, improve our neighborhoods, and go on amazing adventures. They’re making a difference. Girl Scouts is a lifelong adventure full of friendship, connection, service, and fun! Every Girl Scout has a unique story to tell, and we’re sharing those stories. Girl Scout Lifetime Member , Dienamarie was a Girl Scout for 12 years and has been volunteering with Girl Scouts of Nassau County in a variety of ways for 17 years. Currently, she is a troop leader in the Merrick Service Unit and she mentors Girl Scouts in our council who are working toward earning their Girl Scout Gold Award. Name: Dienamarie G. Council: Girl Scouts of Nassau County Tell us about your time as a Girl Scout. Looking back, what were some highlights, important moments, life lessons, and/or favorite memories? Girl Scouts has given me a well-rounded experience from the begi...

How Troop Meetings, Council Activities, Girl Scout Leaders, and the Girl Scout Gold Award Have Helped Melanie Become the Leader She Is Today! Who are Girl Scouts? Girl Scouts are go-getters, innovators, risk-takers and leaders. They’re G.I.R.L.S who design robots, learn life skills, improve our neighborhoods and go on amazing adventures. They’re making a difference. Girl Scouts is a lifelong adventure, full of friendship, connection, service, and fun! Every Girl Scout Alum has a unique story to tell about their experiences and adventures, and we’re sharing those stories. Girl Scout Alum Melanie was a Girl Scout for 11 years and continues on as an Adult Lifetime Member. Name: Melanie Sinesi C ouncil: Girl Scouts of Nassau County Tell us about your time as a Girl Scout. Looking back, what were some highlights, important moments, life lessons, and/or favorite memories? Being a Girl Scout is part of the fabric of my identity, having learned many of life’s lessons, teach...

“I will do my best to be: Honest and fair, Friendly and helpful, Considerate and caring, Courageous and strong, and Responsible for what I say and do, And to Respect myself and others, Respect authority, Use resources wisely, Make the world a better place, and Be a sister to every Girl Scout.” If you recognize this statement, either you or someone you know is a proud Girl Scout. I have been a Girl Scout for so long that it feels like I was born in uniform. I joined Girl Scouts in kindergarten as a Daisy, the youngest Girl Scout group. My mom signed me up because she thought it would help me make friends, but in reality, Girl Scouts has taught me not only about friendship, but also about responsibility, leadership, honesty, respect, and so much more. I used to recite the Girl Scout Law from memory without really thinking about what the words mean, but now I realize that the Girl Scout Law has shaped the person I...

~ by Madison S. Presenting my Cookie website at the Digital Cookie Launch Party I have been involved with many activities through my school and church, but none of them are better than being a Girl Scout! When people hear of Girl Scouts, most think of the little girls selling delicious cookies and going camping. Yes, we love our cookies and enjoy camping trips, but we are so much more than that! When I think of Girl Scouts, I think of young leaders changing the world. These girls have diverse interests from helping others to learning about Science, Technology, Engineering, and math. As a Girl Scout, I have learned so many new things and I have experienced so many amazing "Possibilities". Some of my favorite memories would never have been created if I wasn't a Girl Scout. In a group called Girl Speak, I have led a community service project with some of my new best friends. Girl Speak even went to Albany to present to Senators and Assemblymen about our pro...