Volunteer Connections by Girl Scouts of Nassau County

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, Carlie was a Girl Scout for 13 years and continues on as an Adult Lifetime Member. Name : Carlie Mendoza 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? My time as a Girl Scout is filled with such great memories and experiences. Some of my favorites include being one of the voices (as a part of the GSNC Chorus) in the background music of a Dove commercial that aired during the 2006 Super Bowl XL, maki...

As Girl Scouts, we are part of a sisterhood of Girl Scouts and Girl Guides from all around the world. As sisters, we should learn more about each other—our cultures, our history, and what makes us unique. Between September 15 and October 15, use these ideas to incorporate Hispanic Heritage Month into your troop’s meetings and help your girls learn more about the cultures of their sister Girl Scouts and Girl Guides: Learn about Hispanic Heritage Month. Why and how it is celebrated? Who founded it? When it was founded? What is the difference between Hispanic and Latino? Develop an understanding and appreciation of the Hispanic culture through history, dance, and the arts. Work toward GSNC’s Hispanic Latino Task Cultural Patch Program . Brownies can earn their Dancer badge while learning about history of the Hispanic-Latino dances and where they originated. (Some examples: Cha-Cha, Argentine Tango, Salsa, Pachanga, Merengue, Bachata, Samba, Bomba, etc.)  **Special Bonus – Thi...

From the Girl Scout Robotics Program to Aerospace Engineer 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, Caeley was a Girl Scout for 13 years and continues on as an Adult Lifetime Members. Name : Caeley Looney Council : Girl Scouts of Nassau County Tell us a little about yourself.   How long were you a Girl Scout?   Did you participate in any special Girl Scout groups and/or school teams/clubs?   What are you passionate about? I was a Girl Scout for 13 years (K-12) and continue on as an Adult Lifetime Member!   During my time in Girl Scouts I parti...

With some many Girl Scout spending their summer outdoors and at camp, now is the perfect time to talk about sit-upons... a great item to bring on any outdoor adventure . So, when we were challenged to make a sit-upon, we decided to do what Girl Scouts do and use our resources wisely... so, we used some items that we had on hand. Here is what we came up with: Supplies needed : Scissors Already read newspaper Reusable shopping bag Duct tape (we used gold glitter duct tape of course, but an type of duct tape will do) Instructions: Cut the sewed seams of the reusable shopping bag.  Lay the reusable bag out flat (waterproof/plastic side down) and place the newspaper on one half of the laid out bag as shown.  Fold the other side of the bag over the newspaper so that the newspaper is sandwiched between the two sides of the reusable shopping bag. Using the duct tape, tape the seams of the bag that are open so that the newspaper is sealed i...

Picture this… You’re spending the weekend camping at Camp Blue Bay with your Girl Scout troop. Your troop is sitting around the campfire at Romany Wood. You’re sitting on a bench, but it is a little dewy from the day. Wouldn’t it be awesome if you had a sit-upon? Sit-upons are exactly what they sound like; something you sit upon. A sit-upon provides a dry, slightly cushioned barrier between you and the ground, a bench, bleachers, or whatever else you might be sitting on. They can be store bought or hand-made (hint, hint: hand-made sit-upons make a great troop activity leading up to a camping weekend). And, remember although you can make sit-upons that aren’t waterproof (they are useful because they provide comfort), waterproof sit-upons are a great idea because we don’t want a little rain to dampen a camping weekend. Check out some of these sit-upons ideas… Make a sit-upon using an old vinyl tablecloth .  Make a sit-upon using some leftover wallpaper, newspaper and yar...

  Memorial Day Parades are a great way for you and your troop to represent Girl Scouts! If you are participating in a Memorial Day parade soon, it’s important to follow the below guidelines on flag and girl order.  Remember, a parade is a place to have fun, but also remind the girls to handle all flags with respect. Flag Order and Girl Order (see additional diagram below or image above ) Girl 1- American Flag "The flag, when carried in a procession with another flag or flags, should be either on the marching right; that is, the flag’s own right, or, if there is a line of other flags, in front of the center of that line." ( 4 U.S. Code § 7 - Position and manner of display )   The American flag should be held higher than the rest of the flags The American flag should be to the far left of all other flags For more infromation regarding position and manner of display of the american flag, visit 4 U.S. Code § 7 - Position and manner of display .  ...

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