A Leaders NEED-TO-KNOW Guide for a successful Girl Scout Year

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Not sure what resources you need make your year as a Troop Leader strong? Here are all of the basics to get you started:

 
TIP #1: Know the 2 staff people that represent your area
Our Girl Scouts of Nassau County staff is here for you! There are two staff people, one from our Volunteerism team and one from our Membership team that will help you start your Girl Scout year right. Our Volunteerism staff person will make sure you are provided with all of the information you need like trainings, background checks, etc. Our Membership staff person will make sure they guide you with registering all of the girls in your Troop, etc. To find out the two staff members that are assigned to you call 516.741.2550.
TIP #2: Know who your Service Team is
A Service Team is a group of Volunteers that are trained to help all Leaders in an Association (group of towns that are close to each other). A Service Team is comprised of Volunteers with many different roles to help you with various things in your Troop. To find out who the members of your Service Team are call 516.741.2550.
TIP #3: Know what resources are available to you and how to plan your year
The Volunteer Resource Center (VRC) is a place where you can come to learn about what your Troop can take part in. You will learn the current Girl Scout program, different ceremonies to do with your Troop, what trips to take and much more. Plan ahead, Volunteers! If you need help planning any Troop activities, such as mapping out your Girl Scout year or if you just need ideas for a meeting, book an appointment with Cathy Ciccone, MVP Volunteer Resource Specialist at cicconec@gsnc.org. Remember- starting July 5th we are now located at our new temporary location at 325 Duffy Avenue in Hicksville. Check out the VRC’s hours below:
Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm Thursday: 9am-8pm (excluding July & Aug) 2016 Fall Hours: September 10 and October 1 the VRC will be open from 10am-1pm
TIP #4: Explore our website and Social Media pages
Our website, gsnc.org has all of the programs available for girls to participate in, explanations of awards and patches girls can earn, all of our shop’s online merchan­dise, etc. Our social media pages including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram will show you Troops that are learning and having fun in Girl Scouting and what your Troop can look forward to!
ARE YOU A NEW TROOP LEADER?
Did you just move up from a Troop Committee position to become a Lead­er or a Co-Leader? If this sounds like you, then don’t forget to complete your paperwork process! All Troop Leaders MUST fill out an Adult Volunteer Appli­cation AND complete the background check, and take the Welcome to Girl Scouts and Girl Scouting 101 trainings. You can’t be ap­pointed as a Leader until you complete these steps. Don’t delay! Girls are waiting on YOU!
*Please note, these tips and contact numbers are geared to Girl Scout Leaders in Nassau County, NY. If you volunteer for a different council, please contact your council service center to inquire about resources specific to your area.

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