 In Girl Scouting, you can make a difference in the life of a girl. And
you can make a difference in your own life, too. You can gain skills
for your resume, network with active, involved adults, the best
friends you’ve ever had. Try new things you thought you were too old
to try. Discover things about the world, and about yourself. Go on
adventures that some folks just dream about. Laugh more than you ever
have before. Because the best part is the fun!
There is a volunteer opportunity to fit every schedule and every
interest. Leaders who work directly with the girls are always needed.
Other possibilities include training other adults, being part of a
service team, sharing skills with girls, working with product sales,
having fun at day camp, taking photographs, mentoring a girl, helping
raise funds, and so much more. The opportunities are almost unlimited
and always changing. You may find that deciding to be a volunteer for
Girl Scouts is one of the best decisions you have ever made!
Since 1912, volunteers and staff working together have served more
than 50 million girls in the United States. How? Who can resist the
fun of Girl Scouting? By volunteering you can meet new friends, be a
mentor, acquire new skills, gain professional development
opportunities through free training, give back to your community and
help the Girl Scout Council of the Apalachee Bend develop girls into
strong, self-assured women through a dynamic program which emphasizes
character, community service, leadership and respect for others.
What do you need to do to become a volunteer?
- Mail or fax a completed
volunteer application to the Girl Scout
Council of the Apalachee Bend.
- Pay a $10 annual registration fee. This fee is payable to the Girl
Scouts of the U.S.A., our national organization, and includes
individual accident insurance. The fee remains the same regardless of
the date registered.
- Receive adult training. Our council provides support through
Orientation, New Leader Basic and Age Level Training.
Once your application is received and processed, you will be contacted
by the council office or a service unit team member for volunteer
placement and registration fee payment instructions. Girl Scouting is
open to all girls and adults regardless of ability to pay. When
necessary, the Girl Scout Council of the Apalachee Bend provides
financial assistance to registered girl or adult members.
As volunteers, adults have the chance to meet new people, gain
professional development opportunities and free training, use their
time meaningfully, share their talents and skills and learn new ones.
We can match your interests with Girl Scout troops or fellow
volunteers who need your help.
Find the volunteer opportunity you are looking for, either
long-term
(1 year or more commitment) or short-term
(less than 1 year commitment) on the pages in this section.
Girl Scouting is a volunteer-driven organization. More that 1,500
caring, committed and responsible adult volunteers provide troop
leadership for more than 3,000 girls. As more and more girls join Girl
Scouting, more volunteers are needed to ensure that every girl has the
opportunity to Be Her Best!
Yet, each year we have girls on a waiting list. They are waiting for
adults to step forward and lead their troop. By volunteering, you can
help us eliminate these waiting lists and give girls the Girl Scout
experience.
We can accommodate even the busiest schedules with our flexible
program.
Girl Scouting is open to all girls and adults regardless of ability to
pay. When necessary, the Girl Scout Council of the Apalachee Bend
provides financial assistance to registered girl or adult members.
Program Committee
Are you creative? Do you have good organizational skills? Do you enjoy
working with girls and adults? Would you like to plan a council-wide
event? Then join the brand new Program Committee!
This council-level volunteer position, open to all registered Adult
and Senior Girl Scouts, will be responsible for planning and
delivering all council-wide programs from August to May. This
wonderful opportunity will give you a direct impact on the program and
events the Girl Scout Council of the Apalachee Bend offers its
members. This is also a great leadership position for Senior Girl
Scouts.
Sound interesting? Want more information? Contact
the council office.Administrative Volunteer: Be right in the middle of the action!
Volunteer to be "on call" from one hour to eight hours a day--to help
with general administrative support and/or serve as backup to the
Receptionist at the Girl Scout Council Office. If you'd like to learn
more about this important position, Contact
the Council Office at call
(850) 386-2131.
Girl Scout Gold Committee
This group of Girl Scout's highest honor recipients and others who are
interested to have the opportunity to support young women who want to
earn the Girl Scout Gold Award.
The Golden Eaglet was the highest award in Girl Scouting until 1939.
It was followed by the Curved Bar from 1939 to 1963, First Class from
1963 to 1980, and then the Girl Scout Gold Award from 1980 to the
present. Those women who have received any of these awards are invited
to be part of the Girl Scout Gold Award Alliance. However, one does
not need to be a recipient of this highest of Girl Scout honor to join
the Alliance. To participate on this exciting committee, please
contact the council office.
Product Sales
Volunteers are needed to assemble resources, sort merchandise, and to
help with Fall Product Sales (Nuts) and the Cookie Sale Activity. Time
commitments are flexible and vary throughout the year. If you'd like
to learn more about becoming a Product Sale Volunteer, Contact
the Council Office.
Trainer
Do you like to teach others? Then consider being a trainer. This is a
yearlong commitment with the flexibility to select the training times
that fit in your schedule. Training is offered to become a council
trainer. Trainers are needed to train new leaders, outdoor skills,
first aid, troop cookie managers, older girls who wish to become
Program Aids, and more. Contact Anne
Hallman or (850) 271-0902 for information
on this challenging and rewarding volunteer opportunity.
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