Service Learning
One of my most rewarding jobs is that of Girl Scout Volunteer. I’m a leader of a Cadette troop of 7th Graders, many of whom have been with us since 1st Grade. I also volunteer at the Service Unit level, most recently as a Service Unit Manager.
This year, I’m taking on a new position, that of Leadership Development Coordinator. As it is a new position, there is no official job description. Generally, I’ll help volunteers think of ways to incorporate the Girl Scout Leadership Model (Discover, Connect, Take Action) when planning activities to ensure that we are providing increased opportunities for girl-led activities that include elements of the leadership keys and outcomes.
Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts learn, grow, explore, and change the world. Here are some ideas and resources for inspiring today’s youth, and tomorrow’s leaders.
Learn
Learning About Cake Decorating – On a mission to make the world a sweeter place, Team Candy learns and shares cake decorating skills. Discover how you can get downloadable workshop materials.
Learning About Outdoor Cooking - Find links to outdoor cooking instructions and recipes.
Learning About Media Literacy – Strong Girls! Program for 6th Grade Girl Scouts
Learning About Disabilities – Girl Scout Service Unit Patch Program
Living By Learning About Native Americans – Cub Scout Wolf Den Meeting Program
Grow
As Girl Scout Enter Middle School Maze, Goal Is Empathy, Leadership, and Peace – Combining the new AMAZE Cadette Journey in the path to the Silver Award.
Junior Girl Scouts Mix It Up! – Connecting Girl Scouts who are transitioning from elementary to middle school.
The New Girl Scout Leadership Experience
Inspiring Girl Scout Leaders and Entrepreneurs
Make It a Hit with Girl Scout Cookies
Explore
Teen Girl Scouts: Our Virtual Pathway – Our girls are accomplishing more than ever by using a troop Yahoo Group.
Exploring History in a New York Minute – Girl Scout Troop visit to New York City.
A World Tour In A New York Minute – Girl Scout Troop visit to New York City.
Living By Learning About Our Troops – Cub Scout Program at NY’s Army National Guard, and additional resource links.
It’s Fun To Play At The YMCA – Wolf Den visit to the YMCA.
Apple Picking – A Tasty Temptation – Find links for Pick-Your-Own fruits in your area.
Girl Scout Service Unit Hike: Bradley Farm Trail at Mt. Greylock, MA
Change The World
Girl Scouts Rock! – As Girl Scouts transforms into the premier leadership training organization for young women, girls are finding new ways to change their world. View the CBS coverage.
Mission Possible: Girl Scouts Lead Change – Council-wide service project initiative and our progression to a totally girl-led event.
Girl Scouts’ World’s Biggest Pajama Party – Girl-led service project collected pajamas and books for kids in need.
Learning About Hunger - Find out about a Cub Scout Den visit to the Regional Food Pantry, includes resource links.
Hunger 101: It’s The Season To Be Merry and Hungry! – Read about our Service Unit’s discovery program on hunger and poverty.
Be a Pal – Protect A Life – Girl Scout Service Unit Patch Program on Food Allergy Awareness.
Earth Day Brings Sunny Days and Clear Waters – Learn about the Challenges For The Future Education Sail aboard the Clearwater Sloop, and discover resources that inspire youth to preserve our natural resources.
Peak A Child’s Interest In Recycling – Find out about the PEAK Program, Promoting Environmental Awareness in Kids, and check out the lesson plans on recycling.
Go Green Kids: Discover, Connect, Take Action – This is how our troop developed leadership while encouraging conservation.
Girl Scouts Helping Kids With Cancer - Workshop on learning how to be a good friend to someone who has cancer, and take action projects to cheer hospitalized children.
