Posts Tagged volunteers

Just as girls need to take time to stop and think about what they are doing and to understand their actions, so do leaders. Reflection is a powerful tool to ...more First-Time Leaders: Take Time for Reflection

In addition to networking with other Girl Scout leaders and attending training sessions, Lori Hertzberg advises new volunteers to use the “people” resources available to them. As a River Valleys ...more Volunteer Highlight: Lori Hertzberg

Lisa Lundquist began a 25-year career in Girl Scouting as a recent college graduate. “I went to a 70th Anniversary Girl Scout party in St. Cloud with my mom and ...more Volunteer Highlight: Lisa Lundquist

Leader Appreciation Day is almost here; check out these featured items from River Valleys’ Girl Scout shops great for recognizing outstanding leaders! Precious Moments Girl Scout volunteer or girl figurines ...more Remember to Thank Your Girl Scout Leader on April 22

As a new leader, you are required to attend certain training sessions within the first four months of being appointed. In addition to required training, River Valleys also offers exciting ...more First-Time Leaders: Explore Girl Scout Training Opportunities

Karen Peed likes to tell new Girl Scout volunteers at recruitment meetings, “This is not that hard. The girls will help you more than you can believe. They want you ...more Volunteer Highlight: Karen Peed

As a first-time troop leader, Don Lee found a successful way to get girls to return to troop meetings each time – by teaching fire-building. “On the first night, we ...more Volunteer Highlight: Don Lee

Girl Scouting doesn’t have to be just an activity for girls during the school year; there are many ways for girls to participate in Girl Scouting all throughout the summer. ...more First-Time Leaders: Help Your Girl Scouts Stay Connected Throughout the Summer

Some volunteer-led activities require the leaders to complete safety training, such as First Aid or CPR. If you’re planning an activity, review the Activity Checkpoint for the activity you are ...more Safety Tip: Safety Training Requirements and Activity Checkpoints

It is Girl Scout tradition to celebrate girls’ accomplishments, as they learn new skills, build confidence, and explore new things. One traditional way for leaders to help their Girl Scouts ...more First-Time Leaders: Spring is for Celebrating!