Volunteering
Make an Impact
GAIN FRIENDS, GAIN RECOGNITION, GAIN SATISFACTION, GAIN TRAINING
Have YOU thought about becoming a Girl Scout leader or volunteer? Maybe it’s those fond memories of camping, making hot s’mores and singing songs that draw you in. Maybe you have a desire to teach young girls the things you wish someone had taught you way back when. Then again, you could simply love meeting new people and having a great time. Whatever your reasons, we are excited that you want to be involved in today’s Girl Scouts.
The Girl Scouts of Crowley’s Ridge Council offers a wide variety of options for volunteers. Whatever your level of commitment---taking year-long leadership of an active Girl Scout troop, teaching a one-day workshop about your favorite hobby, or just spending a couple of hours with a group of girls touring a museum---we can find a job for you.
As a Girl Scout volunteer, you’ll provide a truly meaningful contribution to the development of girls and young women in your community. You’ll provide the support, supervision and encouragement that all girls need during their developmental years.
You can sign up to be a volunteer by yourself, as a parent/guardian, with a friend, or as a part of an organization, special interest groups, student organizations, sororities and clubs are all encouraged to get involved in Girl Scouting. For more information, see our How to Become a Volunteer, Frequently Asked Questions and Ways to Volunteer pages within this section. Or, call (870) 932-2933, toll free (800)932-2833, or e-mail www.crgs.org with direct questions.
Joining Girl Scouts
Information for Parents
Parents, let your daughter's leader know she's appreciated!
Do you know that, on average, a Girl Scout troop leader spends 150-200 hours on event and meeting preparation? The leader of your daughter's troop gives selflessly her/his time to make Girl Scouting a meaningful and fun learning experience for your girl.
Most leaders volunteer simply because they love to work with girls and young women, but wouldn't it be nice for them to receive a small token of appreciation from you and/or your girl? Listed below are a few suggestions on how to show your appreciation to the leader who works with your favorite Girl Scout:
If you don't already, lend support in a troop activity.
Send a thank you card or letter.
Bake a treat or dinner.
Remind other troop parents that Leader Appreciation Day is April 22.
Send an e-mail greeting.
Send flowers or balloons.
Give a gift from the Uniform Connection.
Give a gift certificate to a local restaurant or spa.
Recognize the leader in your own special way.
And remember, a simple thank you or other words of appreciation after each meeting is always a great idea.
How are you planning to recognize your daughter's leader or mentor on Leader Appreciation Day? E-mail us; we'd love to hear about it.
New Girl Scout Parents: Welcome!
Welcome to our Girl Scout family! We are proud that you have given us an opportunity to become a part of your girl's lives.
You can trust that the Girl Scouts will provide the kind of influences and experiences that will help your daughter develop strong values, self-confidence and life skills, while having fun in a supportive environment dedicated to girls.
The Girl Scout program is delivered by adult volunteers who have committed not only their time and energy, but have also taken the time to receive training to enable them to work with your daughter.
We ask you to:
Support the volunteer Girl Scout leader by helping out when asked.
Have your daughter be ready and on time for meetings/activities and make sure that she attends her troop meetings regularly.
Read all materials brought home or sent to you in the mail.
Return signed permission forms on time to participate in special activities.
Participate in any parent/guardian meeting.
Take time to attend special functions when girls invite parents/guardians.
In a private conversation, be sure to tell the leader of any medical or physical conditions that will affect your Girl Scout's participation or any prescription medication she will need to take during Girl Scout meetings or field trips.
Show appreciation to troop leaders and other adults for the friendship, guidance and commitment they share with your daughter.
Support the Girl Scout belief and value system – the Girl Scouts Promise and Law.
Help your Girl Scout share her cultural and/or religious heritage with her troop when appropriate.
Program Levels (Daisies to Seniors)
The Girl Scouts of Crowley’s, Inc. is dedicated to helping girls develop to their fullest potential through the Girl Scout program. Traditionally, troops form according to program level and by the geographic area in which girls live. The Girl Scout program is then carried out by girls under the guidance of dedicated and fully trained leaders (adult volunteers). Areas of focus for girls in a troop are listed below divided by grades and/or age groups in the various Girl Scout Program levels:
Daisy Girl Scouts
Kindergarten - Grade 1, Ages 5-6
Fun, creative, educational activities
Neighborhood field trips
Summer day camp
Develop family living skills
Science and nature investigations
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Brownie Girl Scouts
Grades 1-3, Ages 6-8
National and Council patch programs
Close-to-home field trips
Community service
Outdoor adventures
Girl Scout cookie activity
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Junior Girl Scouts
Grades 3-6, Ages 8-11
Earn badges and signs
Junior leadership program
Field Trips
Community service
No Bullying-- how to make friends and deal with negative peer pressure
Outdoor adventures: camping, horseback riding, canoeing and rock climbing
Issues girls are facing, such as "Say No to Drugs" and "Facing Family Crises"
Girl Scout cookie activity
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Girl Scouts 11-17
Grades 6-12, Ages 11-17
Leadership development
Interest projects
Opportunities at resident camp
Programs such as: horses, water sports and outdoor skills
Council-sponsored trips
Community service projects
Girl Scout cookie activity
Scholarship opportunities
Progressive leadership opportunities
National and international travel
Career mentoring
