Lisa McKinny originally began her journey with Girl Scouts when her daughter’s first two troops disbanded. Now with her daughter Emilie at age 25, she continues to be a part of Girl Scouts for an entirely different reason. When asked why volunteering is worth her time, Lisa says, “I have seen over the years how … Continue reading Meet Our Volunteers – Lisa McKinny
Marsha Hill is a staple of Girl Scouts of California’s Central Coast’s community. Following her time with Girl Scouts as a child, she became a Lifetime Member in 1992 and is in her 29th year of adult membership. Along with Holly Nishida, she is the co-director of Kaleidoscope (you might know her as “Harpo” from … Continue reading Meet Our Volunteers – Marsha Hill
Rebecca Picek is a member of Service Unit 550 in Santa Barbara County. She’s no stranger to the world of Girl Scouts – she is part of a three generation lineage including her mother and daughter! With her mother’s encouragement and good experiences in scouting, Rebecca began her journey with Girl Scouts as a Brownie … Continue reading Meet Our Volunteers – Rebecca Picek
Julie Sainz grew up with Girl Scouts, her own mom being her troop leader when she was younger. Involved for 21 years, she earned her Bronze, Silver, and Gold Awards. Additionally, she earned the Bronze Cross Lifesaving Award, which recognizes acts of heroism, for rescuing a friend from a strong current during a tubing trip!After … Continue reading Meet Our Volunteers – Julie Sainz
Girl Scout Caroline Dority from Westlake Village wanted to bring companionship into the lives of the hospice patients she volunteered with. While brainstorming ideas for her Gold Award project, she found inspiration through the elderly community. Committing over 100 hours of her time, Caroline sewed and donated stuffed bears for hospice patients with the intention … Continue reading Gold Award Girl Scouts – Caroline Dority
CELEBRATE LEADER APPRECIATION DAY ON APRIL 22! April is National Volunteer month! All month long, show your favorite Girl Scout volunteer how much they mean to you! PARENTS - PLAN AHEAD TO THANK YOUR LEADER on Sunday, April 22! On this day, girls and their families find special ways to thank Girl Scout … Continue reading Celebrate Leader Appreciation Day on April 22!
Today, we celebrate Girl Scout volunteers and the priceless love you give girls every day through your unwavering dedication to their success. Happy Valentine’s Day! http://bit.ly/2BtfGX1
It’s the New Year’s resolution to end all New Year’s resolutions, and it’s so, so Girl Scouts! This year, do things a little differently, and resolve to give back to yourself by giving back to others. That’s right. We’re calling for a resolution of service! Because when you help others, you just can’t begin to … Continue reading 15 Ways to Start the New Year with Service and Community
Conejo Valley teen and Ambassador Scout in Troop #60565, Alison Canton, created Volunteen Conejo as part of her Girl Scout Gold Award project. Alison found that as a child in the Conejo Valley it was hard to find fun volunteer opportunities to participate in, so she created a website where children and their families could participate … Continue reading Girl Scout Creates Volunteer Website for Youth in the Conejo Valley
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