Volunteer Connections Podcast

Episode 12: Life Lessons with the Cookie Program

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 (3:40) * Money Management (17:40) * People Skills and Business Ethics (25:15) * Rhona’s Cookie Advice (44:15) Cookie Resources: Little Brownie Bakers: https://www.littlebrowniebakers.com/ Access Cookie Badge requirements on the VTK (free with membership): https://mygs.girlscouts.org/ Cookie Badge Booklets Available for purchase: https://www.girlscoutshop.com/badges-program/all-program-materials/badge-requirements?custitem_girl_scout_pillar=Entrepreneurship Check out our Volunteer Connections Blog for cookie advice from GSNC Volunteers: http://girlscoutsofnassaucounty.blogspot.com/ Print out the Entrepreneurship Badges and Pins sheet to discuss with your Girl Scouts: https://www.girlscouts.org/content/dam/girlscouts-gsusa/forms-and-documents/cookie/badges-pins-2021.pdf Product program information in our Volunteer Essentials guide: https://www.gsnc.org/en/members/for-volunteers/volunteer-essentials/product-program.html Visit our Cookie Flavors page for information on each of our iconic cookies: https://www.gsnc.org/en/cookies-mags-nuts/cookies/cookie-flavors-lbb.html Check out our Resources for Cookie Sellers, to share with your Girl Scouts: https://www.gsnc.org/en/cookies-mags-nuts/resources/for-cookie-sellers.html Explore Volunteer Cookie Resources to access a variety of support materials: https://www.gsnc.org/en/cookies-mags-nuts/resources/for-volunteers-cookie-resources-lbb.html Feedback form: ⁠⁠⁠https://gsnc.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-connections-podcast-feedback-form-z1ifov060gd0tlc ⁠ Support GSNC today: ⁠⁠https://form-renderer-app.donorperfect.io/give/gsnc/donatenow⁠ Questions? Contact us at ⁠customercare@gsnc.org

Episode 11: Community Service vs. Take Action

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 Brainstorming Process (3:10) * Executing a Community Service Project (9:40) * Planning a Take Action Project (18:10) * Kristin’s Advice (30:25) More about Community Service and Take Action Projects: * ⁠http://girlscoutsofnassaucounty.blogspot.com/ [http://girlscoutsofnassaucounty.blogspot.com/] * https://www.girlscouts.org/en/members/for-girl-scouts/badges-journeys-awards/highest-awards.html [https://www.girlscouts.org/en/members/for-girl-scouts/badges-journeys-awards/highest-awards.html] Feedback form: ⁠⁠https://gsnc.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-connections-podcast-feedback-form-z1ifov060gd0tlc [https://gsnc.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-connections-podcast-feedback-form-z1ifov060gd0tlc]Support GSNC today: ⁠https://form-renderer-app.donorperfect.io/give/gsnc/donatenow [https://form-renderer-app.donorperfect.io/give/gsnc/donatenow] Questions? Contact us at customercare@gsnc.org [customercare@gsnc.org]

Episode 10: Investiture and Rededication Ceremonies

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) Resources mentioned in this episode: Blog: ⁠http://girlscoutsofnassaucounty.blogspot.com/ ⁠ [http://girlscoutsofnassaucounty.blogspot.com/] Feedback form: ⁠⁠https://gsnc.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-connections-podcast-feedback-form-z1ifov060gd0tlc ⁠ [https://gsnc.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-connections-podcast-feedback-form-z1ifov060gd0tlc] ⁠ Support GSNC today: ⁠https://form-renderer-app.donorperfect.io/give/gsnc/donatenow [https://form-renderer-app.donorperfect.io/give/gsnc/donatenow]

Episode 9: New Troop Year Tips

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) * GSNC Support and Resources (14:26) * Heidi's Advice to Troop Leaders (22:41) Links and resources mentioned in this episode: http://girlscoutsofnassaucounty.blogspot.com/ [http://girlscoutsofnassaucounty.blogspot.com/] Feedback form: ⁠https://gsnc.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-connections-podcast-feedback-form-z1ifov060gd0tlc [https://gsnc.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-connections-podcast-feedback-form-z1ifov060gd0tlc] ⁠ Support GSNC today: https://form-renderer-app.donorperfect.io/give/gsnc/donatenow [https://form-renderer-app.donorperfect.io/give/gsnc/donatenow]

Episode 8: Council Patch Programs

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.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-connections-podcast-feedback-form-z1ifov060gd0tlc [https://gsnc.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-connections-podcast-feedback-form-z1ifov060gd0tlc] Support GSNC today: ⁠https://form-renderer-app.donorperfect.io/give/gsnc/donatenow [https://form-renderer-app.donorperfect.io/give/gsnc/donatenow] Episode 8 Links/Resources: * GSNC Council Patch Programs: https://www.gsnc.org/en/events/council-patch-programs.html [https://www.gsnc.org/en/events/council-patch-programs.html] * Flight to Leadership GSNC Patch Program: https://www.gsnc.org/content/dam/girlscouts-gsnc/documents/GSNC_Flight-to-Leadership-Patch-Program.pdf [https://www.gsnc.org/content/dam/girlscouts-gsnc/documents/GSNC_Flight-to-Leadership-Patch-Program.pdf] * Flight to Leadership Patch Request Form: https://gsnc.wufoo.com/forms/flight-of-leadership-patch-program/ [https://gsnc.wufoo.com/forms/flight-of-leadership-patch-program/] * Summer Service Challenge Patch Program and Log Sheet: https://www.gsnc.org/content/dam/girlscouts-gsnc/documents/GSNC_Summer-Service-Challenge-Log.pdf [https://www.gsnc.org/content/dam/girlscouts-gsnc/documents/GSNC_Summer-Service-Challenge-Log.pdf] * Milk Jug Butterfly Project: https://www.gsnc.org/content/dam/girlscouts-gsnc/documents/GSNC_100Anniversary-Butterfly-Craft.pdf [https://www.gsnc.org/content/dam/girlscouts-gsnc/documents/GSNC_100Anniversary-Butterfly-Craft.pdf] * SUM-MORE Girl Scouting Patch Program: https://www.gsnc.org/content/dam/girlscouts-gsnc/documents/GSNC_Summore-Girl-Scouting-Patch-Program.pdf [https://www.gsnc.org/content/dam/girlscouts-gsnc/documents/GSNC_Summore-Girl-Scouting-Patch-Program.pdf] * Virtual Office Hours: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b094ea8a72ba1f49-office#/ [https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b094ea8a72ba1f49-office#/] * GSNC Programs: ⁠⁠https://www.gsnc.org/en/events/event-list.html⁠⁠ [https://www.gsnc.org/en/events/event-list.html⁠] * GSNC Possibilities and Publications: ⁠⁠https://www.gsnc.org/en/about-girl-scouts/our-council/publications.html⁠⁠ [file://10.0.0.119/mvp_smb/Volunteer%20Training/Optional%20Trainings%20and%20Webinars/Volunteer%20Connections/Volunteer%20Connections%20Podcast/2023%20Episodes/⁠https:/www.gsnc.org/en/about-girl-scouts/our-council/publications.html] GSNC Social Media and Contact Info: * Facebook:⁠ ⁠https://www.facebook.com/GirlScoutsofNassauCounty/⁠⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/GirlScoutsofNassauCounty/⁠] * Twitter: ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/gsnc⁠⁠ [https://twitter.com/gsnc⁠] * Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/girlscoutsnassaucounty/⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/girlscoutsnassaucounty/⁠] * YouTube Channel: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/user/gsncvideo⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/user/gsncvideo⁠] * Blog: ⁠⁠http://girlscoutsofnassaucounty.blogspot.com/⁠⁠ [http://girlscoutsofnassaucounty.blogspot.com/⁠] Contact GSNC: ⁠customercare@gsnc.org