Volunteer Connections by Girl Scouts of Nassau County

Cookie Business Badge Guide for Volunteers By participating in the Girl Scout cookie program, girls learn to think like entrepreneurs, gain confidence, and hone in on their unique set of skills. To help them get there, troop leaders and cookie managers can utilize the hands-on activities built into the Cookie Business badges, available at every Girl Scout level!  Use the following guide, to help you start the discussion with your Girl Scouts about what Cookie badge they want to earn during this year’s cookie program. Daisies (K-1) My First Cookie Business  Find out how to sell cookies and get your customers excited for cookie season.  Cookie Goal Setter Decide how you will use your money, set goals, and share them with real customers.   Brownies (2-3) My Cookie Customers Find out how to get new customers and keep them coming back. Cookie Decision Maker Think like an entrepreneur by making decisions for your cookie business. Juniors (4-5) My Cookie Team Bring your dif...

The Girl Scout Cookie Program is under way. And, guess what? It’s not too late to participate! Your Girl Scout still has time to learn important life skills, gain a ton of confidence, and find out what she is capable of. And there is more! Selling cookies also means big fun and a chance to change the world! You can help her! The Girl Scout Cookie Programs funds the “fun” of Girl Scouting! A portion of the proceeds from each box goes back to her troop so the troop can plan activities, badge work, trips, and celebrations throughout the year. Plus your Girl Scout can earn Cookie Credits that can be used to go to Girl Scout Camp, buy Girl Scout merchandise, or offset her Girl Scout membership fees!       Digital Cookie means your Girl Scout can start participating in the Girl Scout Cookie Program at any time and learn about e-commerce while she participates. To get started, help your Girl Scout set up her very own online store via our Digital Cookie platform . Let ...

Saying ‘Thank you’ to Cookie Customers There's more to Girl Scout Cookies than what is in the cookie package! When your Girl Scout sells Girl Scout Cookies , they’re learning skills which can be used in business and in everyday life. Whether she is interacting with past customers or new ones, make sure she practices good customer service! For example, when a Girl Scout says “thank you” to her cookie customers, she is learning about business ethics , communication skills , and how to be professional and polite. Saying thank you is so important! By saying thank you, you show how much you value them helping you reach your goals. Here are some unique ways that our Girl Scouts say thank you to their cookie customers. Sarah from troop 2232 and Emily from troop 2531 show their neighbors, family, and friends that they appreciate their support during cookie season by placing fulfilled orders in a hand crafted paper bag that includes a thank you note and a business card. ...

There are countless reasons to become a Girl Scout Volunteer . I was challenged to list my top 5 reasons– so here they are for your reading pleasure! 5. You Will Build Your Business Skills – Did you know that Girl Scout Volunteers manage budgets, records, and bank accounts, book meeting spaces and field trips, communicate on various social media platforms, and coordinate the schedules of 12 or more girls? That’s why so many of our Volunteers smartly include their volunteer position on their resumes! 4. You Will Spend Time in the Great Outdoors – Girl Scouts and camping have always gone hand-in-hand. Did you know that in addition to taking girls camping , Girl Scout Volunteers also help girls plant gardens, clean up parks and beaches, and advocate for the environment in their communities? Volunteers help girls earn outdoor badges on topics like trees, hiking, horseback riding, paddling, and even bugs! 3. You Will Eat Delicious Cookies – Nothing on earth tastes b...