COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS (Volunteer / Non-profit)
Girl Scouts
Help Build a Girls Confidence, Courage, and Character
In today's fast-paced world, many parents and grandparents have limited free time and may think they are too busy to be a Girl Scout volunteer. Or maybe you don't think you can volunteer, because you don't have a daughter or granddaughter in the program. Or maybe you think scouting is all about crafts and camping, and you're not good at either. Or maybe you feel you work better with adults.
Girl Scouting is the perfect place for you! Why not become a Girl Scout volunteer?
Too busy? Girl Scouting recognizes the need for flexibility and offers many opportunities that work with busy time constraints -- volunteers work within their own schedules.No children in the program? Many Girl Scout volunteers don't have any children of their own or have grown children, but want to act as a strong role model to the youth of today. As a matter of fact, the woman who founded Girl Scouting had no children of her own, but felt that every girl should have a chance to benefit from what the program had to offer.
Not a crafter or camper? Girl Scouting gives girls the opportunity to develop their leadership skills and to become strong women. This can be done through crafts and camping, but is also done through the guidance and mentoring of strong adult role models. Girl Scouts of the USA provides age appropriate activity handbooks and ideas, and Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York provides educational and fun program opportunities. The program and experience is diverse and adaptable.
Work best with adults? The Girl Scouts of Hoosick have several volunteer opportunities available, where you can work with the girls in a mentoring role or assisting with program development. You can also share your talents and skills, or enlist the help of other experts in the local area to host learning opportunities for the girls.
Adult volunteers are the backbone of Girl Scouting, whether working as a troop leader or assistant leader for girls ages 5-18, assisting with decision making and program planning, or offering your support in other ways. Who can volunteer? parents, grandparents, guardians, former scouts, teachers, college students, retirees, professionals, community members, church members, neighbors!
How about you? Why not join the Girl Scouts in Hoosick as an adult volunteer? Share your enthusiasm, experience, skills, and values, and help a girl to build confidence, courage, and character. If you're interested in learning more about volunteer opportunities with the local Girl Scouts, please send an email to GirlScoutsHoosick@gmail.com, or contact Joyce Brewer, Service Unit Manager (518-686-4942) or Cathy Gee Graney, Membership Organizer (518-686-1765).