Service Unit: Yavapai Sky
Troop 4491 (Daisies – Juniors)
Years as a troop leader: 2
What kind of activities do you do with your troop? What is their favorite thing to do?
We are a very active troop! We do badge work during our weekly meetings and typically give the girls the opportunity to earn about 25 badges and a journey over the course of the year. We also participate in council activities like the Goodwill Donation Drive and Get Outdoors Challenge. Our troop likes to participate in parades, encampment, outdoor skills day, and other Service Unit activities. Using cookie money, we have done outings at the zoo, children’s museum, and Build-A-Bear. Our troop’s favorite thing to do is learn new things!
What kind of service projects have you done with your troop?
We have collected clothes for Goodwill, made toys for a dog rescue center, collected tabs for the Ronald McDonald House, picked up trash around the Civic Center, and helped wash dishes at a local outreach event.
Tell us about a volunteer moment that stands out to you.
Since we have younger girls, I love seeing their self-confidence develop over time! The moment when a girl steps up and is willing to do something that is usually out of her comfort zone is always a cherished moment for me.
What is the most inspiring moment you have experienced as a troop leader?
Build your troop leadership team and don’t be afraid to ask for volunteers! I have a very supportive and helpful team of leaders and volunteers in my troop. Whenever someone new joins, I ask that at least one of the family members also join as a volunteer. That way, they get the background check and everything out of the way before the event they might want to volunteer for. I make sure that they know they are not required to volunteer, but it makes it easier if they do decide to help at some point. I also try to include parents and siblings as much as possible in our troop outings. Girl Scouts is a family affair!
What would you like others to know about volunteer opportunities with the Girl Scouts?
I would like others to know that there are tons of opportunities! If you want to do more volunteer work, just ask around and someone will find a role for you. I have been involved in our Service Unit team this year and have fun planning and running activities and events for the Service Unit.
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