Volunteer Connections Podcast

Tune in to hear an experienced Service Unit Cookie Chair and former troop leader, Rhona Barbieri, break down the 5 essential skills Girl Scouts learn from the Cookie Program! She’ll discuss activities you can do to teach girls about these skills, while keeping them Girl-Led and inclusive. In this episode, you will learn about: Introduction of the 5 Skills (1:20) Goal Setting and Decision Making (3...

There are many similarities between community service and take action projects! However, you don’t want to miss the clear differences. Tune in to hear from a GSNC troop leader talk about her troop community service project and how her troop is planning to take it to the next level with a take action project, by earning a Highest Award.  In this episode, you will learn about: Community Service Brai...

Keep Girl Scout traditions alive by hosting Investiture and Rededication ceremonies! GSNC troop leader, Rose, talks about how she planned these ceremonies for the first time with her troop. In this episode, you will learn about: • Rose’s Multi-Level Troop Management (1:00) • Investiture Ceremony Planning (8:05) • Rededication Ceremony Planning (24:48) • Rose’s Ceremony Planning Advice (34:03) Reso...

Let’s get ready for the new troop year! GSNC troop leader, Heidi Donofrio, shares the support and resources that has helped her successfully manage her troop. Girl Scout volunteers can use these tips to help them plan their Girl Scout meetings for the new 2023/2024 year. In this episode, you will learn about: Heidi's Volunteer Experience (1:32) Co-leader Relationship/Troop Management (5:26) GS...

Tune in to learn about our Council’s Patch Programs, which gives Girl Scouts a chance to learn about topics that aren’t offered in traditional badge work! In this episode, you will learn about: How to Access Council Patch Programs (1:55) Flight to Leadership Patch Program (3:21) Summer Service Challenge Patch Program (9:58) Council Patch Programs Overview (12:41) Feedback form: ⁠ https://gsnc.wufo...

Tune in to learn how plan a Girl Scout bridging ceremony and customize it to fit your troops needs. In this episode, you will learn about: Bridging Defined and Timeline (1:00) Bridging Insignia (2:44) Planning a Bridging Ceremony (11:45) Feedback form: ⁠https://gsnc.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-connections-podcast-feedback-form-z1ifov060gd0tlc Support GSNC today: ⁠ https://form-renderer-app.donorperf...

Tune in to learn how Girl Scouts create change within the Girl Scout movement as delegates and how they can participate in the National Council Session! In this episode, you will learn about: How a Girl Scout Delegate is defined (2:10) Beginning steps to becoming a Delegate (4:50) Delegates in Service Units (6:32), (10:20) National Council Session (7:56) Girl Scouts on GSNC's Board of Director...

Learn about how you can celebrate Girl Scout week with your troop! In this episode, you will learn about: · Girl Scout Week Description (1:18) · How to Celebrate GS Week (2:50) · Presenting GS Week Activities to your Troop (8:49) Support GSNC today: https://form-renderer-app.donorperfect.io/give/gsnc/donatenow Podcast Feedback Form: https://gsnc.wufoo.com/forms/z1ifov060gd0tlc/   Episode 5 Links/R...

Welcome to 2023! Learn about fun new year games for your troop, conversation starters, how Girl Scouts can reflect on their accomplishments, and a special Girl Scout day, World Thinking Day. In this episode, you will learn about: · Easy to plan New Year Games (2:18) · New Year Conversation Starters (7:10) · How to reflect on Girl Scout Accomplishments (11:53) · Celebrating World Thinking Day (14:3...

You can still keep girls engaged in the cold weather! Learn about winter activities to offer your troop. We’ll highlight specific earned activities like badges and other fun activities like patches and SWAP making. In this episode, you will learn about: · Badges (0:40) · Council and Fun Patches (4:05) · SWAPS (6:54) Looking for a specific part of this episode? Use the timestamps to skip to the top...

Learn about helpful resources that will help you plan an Investiture and Rededication ceremony, as well as how to prepare for the 2022/2023 Girl Scout Cookie Season. In this episode, you will learn about: Investiture and Rededication Ceremonies (1:30) Girl Scout Planning Resources (7:27) Girl Scout Cookie Program (9:58) Conversation with Cookie Pros Kathleen and Steve (12:50) Support GSNC today: h...

Who doesn’t want to start their Girl Scout year, knowing the best tips to use? In this first episode, we'll highlight the most important resources we think will help you begin the 2022/2023 Girl Scout year with a bang! In this episode, you will learn about: Time management tips (2:20) Building a strong Co-Leader Relationship (6:14) How to plan Girl-Led meetings (9:28) Money Earning Activities...

Welcome to the Volunteer Connections podcast, coming to you from Girl Scouts of Nassau County (GSNC) in Long Island, NY! This podcast is for all Girl Scout volunteers. Tune it to join Cathy, a GSNC staff member, as she shares the resources you need to feel knowledgeable and confident in your volunteer role.