Volunteer Connections Podcast

Girl Scouts of Nassau County
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The Volunteer Connections podcast comes to you from Girl Scouts of Nassau County (GSNC), and is for Girl Scout volunteers at all levels of experience! Connect with us as we share Girl Scout planning resources, special Council opportunities, and more to make your Girl Scout experience the best it can be. Tune in for new episodes on the last Thursday of every month.

  1. 11/30/2023

    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

    52 min

  2. 10/25/2023

    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/ 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 customercare@gsnc.org

    36 min

  3. 10/24/2023

    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/ ⁠ 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

    38 min

  4. 08/31/2023

    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/ 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

    27 min

  5. 05/25/2023

    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 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: ⁠customercare@gsnc.org

    16 min

  6. 04/28/2023

    Episode 7: Bridging Ceremonies

    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 shop@gsnc.org (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 customercare@gsnc.org

    17 min

  7. 03/30/2023

    Episode 6: Governance and National Council Session

    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 customercare@gsnc.org 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: ⁠customercare@gsnc.org

    19 min
  8. Episode 5: Girl Scout Week

    02/23/2023

    Episode 5: Girl Scout Week

    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: customercare@gsnc.org Contact GSNC: customercare@gsnc.org

    16 min
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The Volunteer Connections podcast comes to you from Girl Scouts of Nassau County (GSNC), and is for Girl Scout volunteers at all levels of experience! Connect with us as we share Girl Scout planning resources, special Council opportunities, and more to make your Girl Scout experience the best it can be. Tune in for new episodes on the last Thursday of every month.

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  • Creator
    Girl Scouts of Nassau County
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2023
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Girl Scouts of Nassau County
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    Volunteer Connections Podcast