Volunteer Connections by Girl Scouts of Nassau County

Opening her eyes to a world of possibilities? Helping her transform into a force for good? Unleashing her most confident self? As a Girl Scout volunteer, you’re an everyday hero with an extraordinary super power: you prepare girls for a lifetime of leadership, success, and adventure. Because of you, every G.I.R.L. (Go-getter, Innovator, Risk-taker, Leader)™ has the opportunity to learn what she’s capable of accomplishing and reach for the stars. Thank you to all of our Girl Scout Leaders and Girl Scout Volunteers who help make Girl Scouting possible. From your friends at Girl Scouts of Nassau County

As a Girl Scout, you’ve probably taken part in a ceremony. You might remember lighting candles or holding the flag, crossing a bridge or welcoming a new girl into your troop. Ceremonies are an integral part of the Girl Scout year, covering topics including rededication, birthdays and awards, and even bridging to the next level of Girl Scouts.  Bridging is an important transition in a Girl Scout’s life; it honors and celebrates a girl's “graduation” from one level of Girl Scouting to the next.  Daisies bridge to Brownies Brownies bridge to Juniors Juniors bridge to Cadettes Cadettes bridge to Seniors Seniors bridge to Ambassadors Ambassadors bridge to Adults This transition marks important milestones in each girl’s journey through Girl Scouting and should be celebrated by the troop, family, and close friends. Celebrating this change should be fun, personalized, and memorable for everyone involved. And most of all, it should be designed by the girls, with help from...

If you were a Girl Scout growing up, you probably have some memories of your bridging ceremonies. Maybe it was walking under an arch of balloons in the gymnasium of your elementary school or walking across the bridge at your local duck pond (the duck pond memory was when I “flew” up to Girl Scout Juniors… now as an adult, I see the symbolism). Did you know that there are actually requirements to earn those bridging awards? The Bridging Award is earned by completing a set of activities. Earning the award offers a chance to look back on what they’ve accomplished while looking to the future. Each level of Girl Scouting has its own unique bridging award patch. Earning the Girl Scout Bridging Award Although not required, completing the steps to earn Girl Scout Bridging Awards helps girls get a taste of what their experience will be like at the next level.  There are two general steps: Pass It On! Girls get the chance to look back at what they’ve accomplished and pass a bit...

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...

Girl Scout Week is March 10-16, 2019 Girl Scout Week is celebrated each March. It starts with Girl Scout Sunday and ends with Girl Scout Sabbath on a Saturday. It always includes the Girl Scout Birthday, March 12th, the day in 1912 when Juliette Gordon Low officially registered the first 18 girl members in Savannah, Georgia. This year, Girl Scout Week is extra special for Girl Scouts of Nassau County because we are celebrating 100 years of Girl Scouting in Nassau County!! Don’t let the week pass without earning your Girl Scout Week patch and learning so much more along the way! Let's Celebrate! All Day! All Week! Try some of the activities on the Girl Scout Week Calendar Commemorate this special week by taking the challenge! Complete at least one activity from each day of the Girl Scout Week calendar.  View GSNC's Girl Scout Week Calendar and Game. Learn how Girl Scouts connects with you Faith The 10 7 th Birthday of Girl Scouting (March 1 2 th) begins...

Indoor Troop Meeting Activities With all the cold weather we’ve had these last few weeks (yes, spring we are ready for you), our Girl Scout Leaders are thinking outside the box, planning indoor activities for their troop meetings... activities that keep Girl Scouts active, while also challenging them to try something new and different.   Besides selling Girl Scout Cookies outside during winter months, most troop meetings are likely to be spent inside where it is warm. Try some of these badges with your troop, while staying toasty... And if your troop is really are itching to spend some time in the outdoors, try winter/spring troop camping at Camp Blue Bay or your local Girl Scout Camp. Don’t be intimidated by these badge titles! Everything is planned for troop leaders on the VTK , and the materials are not hard to come by. Daisy (K-1) Good Neighbor Badge - Learn about being a good neighbor and citizen at school, and explore the communities in your town and st...

Celebrate our Centennial by traveling through time and taking part in World Thinking Day! World Thinking Day dates back to 1926, when delegates from all over the world met at Camp Edith Macy in Briarcliff Manor, New York. At this meeting, it was decided that February 22 would be known as a special international day of friendship for Girl Guides and Girl Scouts from all walks of life. Every year since, World Thinking Day has called for Girl Scouts and Girl Guides to join together to take discuss issues that affect young women and take part in activities that promote changing the world for the better. This year’s World Thinking Day theme is Leadership. Are you looking for ways to celebrate World Thinking Day? Try one or some ways of these activities to join the celebration. Discuss Leadership .  Define the word “leader.” What does it mean to be a leader? What are some characteristics of a leader? What are some examples of leadership in a Girl Scout troop, sch...