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Know How Much You Are Appreciated
What begins with Girl Scouts speaking up at a troop meeting can go all the way to speaking in front of their city council for a cause they champion—and they’ll have your support to thank for it. Your volunteer role makes a powerful difference: Girl Scouts wouldn’t exist without volunteers like you. And your first step as a troop leader may lead you to other volunteer opportunities once this year is over.
We’ll say it again: without our passionate and dedicated volunteers, there would be no Girl Scouting. That’s why we celebrate National Volunteer Month every April (including National Volunteer Week the third week of that month) and turn up the party as we ring in National Girl Scout Leader’s Day on April 22.
What can we say? We love our volunteers!
Annually, GSTOP honors volunteers with GSTOP and GSUSA awards through a nomination and endorsement process. Nominations are available online April 1-30. Learn more about Volunteer Awards and Recognitions here.
Year-round, troops, and service units can honor volunteers at meetings or other special events.
Additional Resources and Support
We know volunteering isn’t always easy, especially when you’re new to an organization, so we can’t thank you enough for giving your time and energy to be the mentor and role model your troop needs. Guiding your Girl Scouts—even if you’re still figuring things out—is nothing short of amazing.
The important thing to remember is you’re not alone. We’re in this with you, ready to help and support you every step of the way. Thanks again! It’s going to be a great Girl Scout year!
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