GSWPA Recruitment Materials Catalog 2019-20 GS Year | Page 5

Educator and Volunteer Recruitment Pieces All items indicated with a * can be requested through our flyer requests form: https://gswpa.wufoo.com/forms/q1fel1ld0dlcha7/ GIRL SCOUTS TODAY, FRIENDS FOREVER! Become a Girl Scout! EVENT NAME TIME EVENT DATE LOCATION PLEASE PRINT. GIRL’S NAME & CAREGIVER’S NAME 1 2 3 4 5 6 There is power in every G.I.R.L. Help us unleash it by welcoming Girl Scouts into your school today. 7 8 9 As the world’s largest leadership development organization for girls, Girl Scouts is a safe, exciting, no-limits place where every G.I.R.L. (go-getter, risk-taker, innovator, leader) can be inspired, try new things, take on challenges, build community, and motivate others! 10 11 Together, Girl Scouts, educators, and parents can ensure that more girls are prepared to empower themselves for a lifetime of leadership, success, and adventure. 12 A 360-Degree Approach to Learning GRADE SCHOOL PHONE EMAIL ZIP WHEN & HOW BEST CONTACT Adult: Girl: Adult: Girl: Adult: Girl: Adult: Girl: Adult: Girl: Adult: Girl: Adult: Girl: Adult: Girl: Adult: Girl: Adult: Girl: Adult: Girl: Adult: Once this form is filled out, please scan and send to To be truly prepared for college and a globally competitive workplace, children need more than access to technology and millions of facts at their fingertips—they need to be able to think critically, communicate persuasively, understand and practice empathy, build healthy relationships, and learn how to learn. INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING? Girl: . Recruitment Sign-In Sheet Print as needed. Sign-in_001 But how do we provide girls with the higher-order thinking and social-emotional skills they need when the school day is only so long, families are busier than ever, and resources are scarce? The answer starts with Girl Scouts! Our learning and development model is based on Girl Scouts’ historic commitment to leadership, insight drawn from best practices in youth development and education, and our own research and girl expertise. And time and time again, we’ve proven that Girl Scouting works. Educator Guide Booklet (6 pages)* Full color - print on request pages EducatorGuide_001 TROOP LEADERS A Girl Scout troop leader is a cheerleader and mentor to girls. A troop leader teaches girls to empower themselves to explore their passions, develop confidence, build courage, and find their character through the Girl Scout Leadership Experience. You’ll be supported by a combination of staff and volunteers, including members of the service unit team, volunteer support specialists, girl experience specialists, and customer care. “You get to see a girl’s confidence grow as they learn about themselves, each other, and the world around them.” —Casey K., GSWPA troop leader “I enjoy meeting all the girls and their families, most of whom I would not have met without Girl Scouts.” —Dottie N., GSWPA troop leader “You’re able to mentor young girls and see their reactions when they excel at something new.” —Jennifer S., GSWPA troop leader As a Girl Scout volunteer, you’ll ... → introduce girls to new experiences that show them they’re capable of more than they ever imagined → be a positive role model when representing Girl Scouts in the community or with other members → be their cheerleader, guide, and mentor, helping them develop skills and confidence that will last a lifetime → find opportunities for girls to explore, take on challenges, and be change-makers by using provided resources and the Volunteer Toolkit → offer consistency by scheduling and holding regular Girl Scout troop meetings (Pick the schedule and frequency that works for you and your girls!) that are well-organized, fun, interactive, and girl-led → create a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere by encouraging and supporting all troop members GETTING STARTED We’re excited to have you join our Girl Scout community by becoming a troop leader! Because this role interacts with children, there are a few things you’ll need to do before getting started. ✓ Register online: gswpa.org/volunteer ✓ Complete your National Criminal Background Check ✓ Complete your Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance ✓ Complete your Pennsylvania Criminal Record Check ✓ Complete the online PA State Clearance Affidavit ✓ Complete an FBI Criminal Background Check (Only required if you have lived outside of Pennsylvania anytime in the past 10 years) ✓ Submit copies of all completed clearances by email or mail: Email: [email protected] Mail: Y. SKILLS TODA S S SUCCE . TOMORROW Y. SKILLS TODA S S SUCCE . TOMORROW As a Girl Scout volunteer, YOU have the potential to change girls’ lives and help each girl build her own success—whatever that looks like for her. As a Girl Scout volunteer, YOU have the potential to change girls’ lives and help each girl build her own success—whatever that looks like for her. Girl Scout volunteers will: • show girls that they are capable of more than they ever imagined by introducing new experiences. • guide girls to grow lifelong skills and confidence as their mentor and cheerleader. • support local girls to make a positive impact in your community. Girl Scout volunteers will: • show girls that they are capable of more than they ever imagined by introducing new experiences. • guide girls to grow lifelong skills and confidence as their mentor and cheerleader. • support local girls to make a positive impact in your community. Get ready! In your own amazing ways, you’ll be next to her as she makes the world a better place—today and for the next generation! Get ready! In your own amazing ways, you’ll be next to her as she makes the world a better place—today and for the next generation! Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania Attn: Volunteer Screening 5681 Route 6N Edinboro, PA 16412 Need help with clearances? Contact our volunteer screening assistants at 800-248-3355 or by email at [email protected]. VOLUNTEER AT gswpa.org Need help? Contact Customer Care at 800-248-3355 or by email at [email protected]. Join now at gswpa.org or call 800-248-3355. Be a kid again while helping girls find their greatness. As a Girl Scout troop volunteer, you’ll add best-day-ever experiences to girls’ lives—and to your own. Explore new places, share your passions and create memories together you’ll never forget. If you don’t have a daughter or relative in Girl Scouts, you can still volunteer. Girls need caring adults—like you!—to guide and inspire them. Think leading girls won’t fit into your life? Think again! No matter how much time you have to spare, there’s a role that’s right for you. Choose from: • Troop Leader • Troop Committee Volunteer • Helping Hands Volunteer • Troop Cookie Manager • Troop MagNut Manager • Troop Treasurer Visit gswpa.org today for more information on how you can get the fun started with Girl Scouts! Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania 800-248-3355 • gswpa.org Troop Leader Flyer* Full color -bulk printed or print on request TroopLeaderFlyer_001 Be the role model she’ll always remember. Start the fun now! Visit gswpa.org and click on “BE A VOLUNTEER” or fill in this tear-off slip and submit to a GSWPA staff member or Service Unit Manager. Name Email Phone Zip Code Interest Card - Volunteer* Bulk printed postcard Full color Volunteer_Interest_Card_001 VOLUNTEER AT gswpa.org gswpa.org 800-248-3355 gswpa.org 800-248-3355 © 2019 Girl Scouts of the USA. All Rights Reserved. © 2019 Girl Scouts of the USA. All Rights Reserved. 2019-2020 Volunteer Flyer* 1/2 sheet Full color - bulk printed, 2 versions per page Volunteer_Flyer_1/2 sheet_001