Service Unit: Palo Verde
Troop 3531 and 4320
Years as a troop leader: 9
What kind of service projects have you done with your troop?
Some of our troop’s favorite service projects have been making activity boxes for children in the hospital, buying presents for the Christmas Angel program, feeding the homeless, and helping animal shelters.
Tell us about a volunteer moment that stands out to you.
A volunteer moment that stands out is watching my older girls earn their Bronze Award a few years ago. Now that my troops are in the process of completing their Bronze and Silver Awards, It’s fun to watch them brainstorm and plan what they want to achieve.
What advice would you give other troop leaders?
You get out of it, what you put into it. I spend a lot of time and energy into being a Girl Scout leader. I absolutely love it and wouldn’t change it. The excitement and enthusiasm I see during meetings and activities makes all the work worthwhile.
What do you wish someone had told you as a new troop leader?
Girl Scout troops are all different. It’s not one size fits all, and each troop can decide what works best for them and their families. Some examples include how often they meet, how many events they do each year, and how active they are with cookies.
What is the most inspiring moment you have experienced as a troop leader?
One of the most inspiring moments for me is watching my troops grow. My juniors are starting to take an active roll in their meetings, and are taking turns leading different badges, which is fun to watch. Girls that were so shy when they joined are now planning, leading activities and running cookie booths by themselves.
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