Service Unit: Hayden’s Ferry
Troop 801 (Multi-level)
Years as a troop leader: 20
What inspired you to become a troop leader?
The opportunity to spend time with my daughter and her friends was what first inspired me to become a troop leader, until she graduated from high school. I now serve as a leader for Troop 801 in Guadalupe alongside my daughter. Our co-leaders are wonderful and are very involved. Serving as a troop leader is a rewarding and worthwhile experience because I have witnessed many girls step into their leadership abilities, while also gaining friends and Girl Scout Sisters that have made my experience as a Girl Scout troop leader even more fulfilling.
What kind of activities do you do with your troop? What is their favorite thing to do?
Troop 801 participates in several community parades, neighborhood events, and volunteer activities. Our troop is very engaged in the Guadalupe community, and we always look forward to welcoming more girls and families to Girl Scouts.
What kind of service projects have you done with your troop?
Troop 801 volunteers in the Guadalupe community garden, learn about the garden space and plant flowers that community members can enjoy. Our troop also painted a little library that will include free books for the Guadalupe community.
What would you like others to know about volunteer opportunities with the Girl Scouts?
I would like others to know that Girl Scouts offers multiple opportunities to volunteer. If you are interested in volunteering, there are ways for everyone to utilize their strengths and support girls as they develop leadership skills.
What is the most inspiring moment you have experienced as a troop leader?
This year, many of our girls experienced their first cookie season! It was wonderful watching them gain confidence as the season continued. During one of our cookie booths, one of our Girl Scout Daisies told her Girl Scout Brownie sister that they should be business partners and started planning out their future. It was inspiring to hear what they envisioned for themselves after feeling empowered at the cookie booth.
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