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 (3:40) 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 ⁠[email protected]

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/ 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 Support GSNC today: ⁠https://form-renderer-app.donorperfect.io/give/gsnc/donatenow Questions? Contact us at [email protected]

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/ ⁠ 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

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/ 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

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 Support GSNC today: ⁠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 Flight to Leadership GSNC Patch Program: 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/ Summer Service Challenge Patch Program and Log Sheet: 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 SUM-MORE Girl Scouting Patch Program: 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#/ GSNC Programs: ⁠⁠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 GSNC Social Media and Contact Info: Facebook:⁠ ⁠https://www.facebook.com/GirlScoutsofNassauCounty/⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/gsnc⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/girlscoutsnassaucounty/⁠⁠ YouTube Channel: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/user/gsncvideo⁠⁠ Blog: ⁠⁠http://girlscoutsofnassaucounty.blogspot.com/⁠⁠ Contact GSNC: ⁠[email protected]

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.donorperfect.io/give/gsnc/donatenow Episode 7 Links/Resources: Girl Scout Bridging Guide: https://www.girlscouts.org/content/dam/girlscouts-gsusa/forms-and-documents/misc/19_MV_BridgingGuide_flyer_v2.pdf GSNC Shop: Email [email protected] (Inquire here about Bridging Kits from GSNC) Virtual Office Hours: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b094ea8a72ba1f49-office#/ Girl Scout Bridging Awards: https://www.girlscoutshop.com/search?keywords=bridge Girl Scout Brownie Elf Story: https://www.gsksmo.org/content/dam/girlscouts-gsksmo/documents/tlc-docs/new-leader-resources/BrownieStory.pdf gsLearn Log-In: https://mygs.girlscouts.org/ (After signing in, click on the gsLearn tab on the left-hand side) Register for Live Meetings:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.gsnc.org/en/events/event-list.html?q=volunteer+connections GSNC Programs: ⁠⁠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 GSNC Social Media: Facebook:⁠ ⁠https://www.facebook.com/GirlScoutsofNassauCounty/⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/gsnc⁠⁠ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girlscoutsnassaucounty/ ⁠⁠ YouTube Channel: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/user/gsncvideo⁠⁠ Blog: ⁠⁠http://girlscoutsofnassaucounty.blogspot.com/⁠ Contact GSNC: Email [email protected]

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 Directors (11:53) Girl Leadership Committee (12:13) Service Unit Annual Meetings (13:43) Inquiring to become a Delegate (16:15) 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 Episode 6 Links/Resources: GSNC Governance: https://www.gsnc.org/en/about-girl-scouts/our-council/governance.html National Council Session: https://www.girlscouts.org/en/members/for-girl-scouts/national-council-session-convention.html Connect with your Service Unit about Governance: Email [email protected] Register for Live Meetings:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.gsnc.org/en/events/event-list.html?q=volunteer+connections GSNC Programs: ⁠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 GSNC Social Media and Contact Info: Facebook:⁠ https://www.facebook.com/GirlScoutsofNassauCounty/⁠ Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/gsnc⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/girlscoutsnassaucounty/⁠ YouTube Channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/user/gsncvideo⁠ Blog: ⁠http://girlscoutsofnassaucounty.blogspot.com/⁠ Contact GSNC: ⁠[email protected]

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/Resources: Girl Scout Week and Traditions: https://www.girlscouts.org/en/members/for-volunteers/traditions-and-ceremonies.html#traditions Girl Scout Faith Planning Resources: https://www.girlscouts.org/en/footer/faith.html Ways to Include Faith in Girl Scouting: https://www.girlscouts.org/en/footer/faith/celebrate-faith-event.html Girl Scout Week Activity Sheet on the Online Community (OLC): https://member.gsnc.org/t/x2hak8z/girl-scout-week-is-fast-approaching-celebrate-from-march-12th-to-march-18th Register for Live Meetings: https://www.gsnc.org/en/events/event-list.html?q=volunteer+Connections GSNC Programs: 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 Social Media Channels: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GirlScoutsofNassauCounty/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gsnc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girlscoutsnassaucounty/ Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/gsncvideo Blog: http://girlscoutsofnassaucounty.blogspot.com/ Service Unit Info: [email protected] Contact GSNC: [email protected]

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 (14:34) Looking for a specific part of this episode? Use the timestamps to skip to the topic you want to listen to. Support GSNC today: https://form-renderer-app.donorperfect.io/give/gsnc/donatenow We want to hear from you! Let us know your feedback and suggestions about this podcast: https://gsnc.wufoo.com/forms/z1ifov060gd0tlc/ Episode 4 Links/Resources: Girl Scout Right-Left Game Story: https://scoutingweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/PDF/The%20Right%20Left%20Game%20Activity.pdf Girl Scout Greeting: (Click on Traditions) https://www.girlscouts.org /en/members/for-volunteers/traditions-and-ceremonies.html#traditions World Thinking Day: https://www.girlscouts.org/en/members/for-girl-scouts/ways-to-participate/global-girl-scouts/world-thinking-day.html World Thinking Day Activity Guides with Award Requirements: https://www.girlscouts.org/en/members/for-girl-scouts/ways-to-participate/global-girl-scouts/world-thinking-day.html WAGGGS: https://www.wagggs.org/en/ World Centres: https://www.girlscouts.org/en/members/for-girl-scouts/ways-to-participate/global-girl-scouts/world-centers.html Register for Live Meetings: https://www.gsnc.org/en/events/event-list.html?q=volunteer+Connections GSNC Programs: https://www.gsnc.org/en/events/event-list.html Girl Leadership Committee: Contact [email protected] GSNC Possibilities and Publications: https://www.gsnc.org/en/about-girl-scouts/our-council/publications.html Social Media Channels and Contact Info:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GirlScoutsofNassauCounty/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gsnc  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girlscoutsnassaucounty/  Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/gsncvideo  Blog: http://girlscoutsofnassaucounty.blogspot.com/ Service Unit Info: [email protected]  Contact GSNC: [email protected]

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 topic you want to listen to. Support GSNC today: https://form-renderer-app.donorperfect.io/give/gsnc/donatenow We want to hear from you! Let us know your feedback and suggestions about this podcast: https://gsnc.wufoo.com/forms/z1ifov060gd0tlc/ Episode Resources: gsLearn: https://mygs.girlscouts.org/my-account OLC Volunteer Connections Group: https://member.gsnc.org/category/volunteer-connections Council Patch Programs: https://www.gsnc.org/en/events/council-patch-programs.html SWAPS: https://www.girlscouts.org/en/members/for-volunteers/traditions-and-ceremonies.html#swaps Register for Live Meetings: https://www.gsnc.org/en/events/event-list.html?q=volunteer+ Social Media Channels and Contact Info: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GirlScoutsofNassauCounty/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gsnc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girlscoutsnassaucounty/ Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/gsncvideo Blog: http://girlscoutsofnassaucounty.blogspot.com/ Service Unit Info: contact [email protected] Contact GSNC: [email protected]

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: https://form-renderer-app.donorperfect.io/give/gsnc/donatenow Let us know your feedback and suggestions about this podcast: https://gsnc.wufoo.com/forms/z1ifov060gd0tlc/ Episode Resources: OLC Volunteer Connections Group (Find the ceremony outlines here!): https://member.gsnc.org/category/volunteer-connections Additional Ceremonies Information: https://www.girlscouts.org/en/members/for-volunteers/traditions-and-ceremonies.html#ceremonies Girl Scout Traditions: https://www.girlscouts.org/en/members/for-volunteers/traditions-and-ceremonies.html#traditions  GSNC Cookie Page: https://www.gsnc.org/en/cookies/cookies.html Little Brownie Bakers: https://www.littlebrowniebakers.com/ Register for the Live Meetings: https://www.gsnc.org/en/events/event-list.html?q=volunteer+Connections GSNC Blog: http://girlscoutsofnassaucounty.blogspot.com/ Service Unit Info: contact [email protected] All other GSNC inquiries: [email protected]

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 (13:00)  Support GSNC today: https://form-renderer-app.donorperfect.io/give/gsnc/donatenow Let us know your feedback and suggestions about this podcast: https://gsnc.wufoo.com/forms/z1ifov060gd0tlc/ Episode Resources: VTK Log-In: https://mygs.girlscouts.org Award and Badge Explorer: https://www.girlscouts.org/en/members/for-girl-scouts/badges-journeys-awards/badge-explorer.html Possibilities: https://www.gsnc.org/en/about-girl-scouts/our-council/publications.html Mags&Munchies: https://www.gsnc.org/en/cookies/mags-munchies.html Goal Setting with Girls: https://www.girlscouts.org/en/tips-for-troopleaders/programming/goal-setting-is-the-most-powerful-lesson.html Troop Money Earning Application: https://www.gsnc.org/en/for-volunteers/online-support-for-volunteers/troop-money-earning-application.html OLC Volunteer Connections Group:https://member.gsnc.org/category/volunteer-connections Register for the Live Meetings: https://www.gsnc.org/en/events/event-list.html?q=volunteer+Connections GSNC Blog:http://girlscoutsofnassaucounty.blogspot.com/ Service Unit Info: contact [email protected] All other GSNC inquiries: [email protected]

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.