What do you enjoy most about your role
as a Girl Scout volunteer?

"What I enjoy most is providing new and exciting opportunities for the girls in my troop and then watching them learn and grow in these new experiences. Watching them  explore and try new things, and develop their potential...it's an amazing journey!”

“Girl Scouting is one activity that develops the whole girl.  Soccer and Little League stress strength and team spirit.  Sunday school provides religious education and moral values.  Scouting, on the other hand, develops the whole person.  Girls learn skills they can use later in their lives whether it be water safety, fire building or horseback riding.  They learn the importance of giving, of community spirit and sisterhood.  They learn of other countries, other religious and ethnic groups, and of those who sit next to them in class each day.  They work hard, play hard, and enjoy the benefits of both.  I feel truly part of the grand plan of life to be able to help these young women grow not only their minds and bodies, but more importantly their hearts.”

How has your life changed as a result of volunteering?

“Truthfully, the benefits are too numerous to count. My life has changed dramatically. My own skills, understanding, and confidence has grown, and I have expanded my circle of friends extensively. I have now 18 "girl" friends that I've gotten to know well over the years, and I have made friends of parents, and other Girls Scout volunteers.”

“I have become a better parent through my role as an adult volunteer. I've learned better how to deal with many different children, different personalities and different behaviors--I have truly learned most behavior in children is normal and it has taught me to listen much more effectively to young people and to be more patient and let the young people be themselves.”

If a friend asked you why they should volunteer with Girl Scouts, what would you tell them?

“There are many organizations which exist through volunteers but nothing can be as personal or rewarding to our daughters, granddaughters and their peers as being a positive role model which shows them a can do behavior.”

“Every child needs a place. A place they can go when there are troubles at home or troubles with friends. A place they can go that is safe and good. And every child needs an adult. An adult they can turn to for help or to talk. An adult who is safe when others may not be. An adult who will listen, who will help. Every child needs a refuge, a place other than home that they can run to for friends, family, and fellowship. Girl Scouts can be this haven. Your troop could provide just the home a girl needs at just the right time in her development.”