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Volunteer
Your Way
“ The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the
service of others.” - Mahatma Gandhi
The Moccasin Bend Council is fueled by the passion of volunteers who
positively serve girls and our community. We recognize that some individuals
may not have the time or desire to serve as a Girl Scout leader. Below
are other ways you may become a Girl Scout volunteer.
Episodic--As
an episodic volunteer, you can choose a time commitment that fits
your schedule such as coordinating a one-time event or an annual project
or share a special talent or skill with our girls.
Virtual--As a virtual volunteer, you
can participate in the lives of girls without being physically present,
working behind the scenes to organize activities or events or offering
clerical or administrative support to the council staff.
Corporate--Corporate volunteerism is
an opportunity for local businesses to support Girl Scout ideals and
goals by encouraging employees to become involved in our program,
serving as board members, group leaders or task group volunteers.
Your level of participation is up to you. We will work with you to
create a volunteer role that best suits your time, talents, or special
skills.
Contact our V.P.
of Member Services to discuss your participation in the Girl Scouts. |
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Fill out a
Volunteer Application
and mail to the
V.P. of Member Services
and she'll find a place for you based on the time you have to give
and area of interest.
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Career
Mentors Needed!
The Girl Scouts of Moccasin Bend Council is dedicated solely
to girls in helping them build character and skills for success
in the real world by providing them the opportunities to heighten
their career aspirations and increase self confidence during
adolescence.
Mentoring is built around the basic idea that youth and adults
can build relationships that benefit youth over the long haul.
Mentoring gives adults the chance to talk realistically with
girls about what’s working and what isn’t in order
to prepare them to join us in board rooms, classrooms, and
operating rooms in the 21st century.
We encourage everyone, no matter how busy, important or influential,
to take the time to make the difference in the life of a young
person. Help make a difference for today’s girls…and
tomorrow’s leaders. Become part of Moccasin Bend Council’s
mentoring programs and help promote career opportunities for
these young women.
Look here to learn more about
our
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Alexia Phinizey continues to volunteer as a Troop Leader and many
other volumteer positions even though her daughter is now grown
and out of Girl Scouts.
Volunteers like Natalie Webb help at Camp Adahi
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Episodic
Volunteers
Left: Tonya Gipson teaches girls
about making goals in the Dream Girls program at Howard School
for Academics and Technology
Below: Caroline Ingle volunteers as
a nurse at council events throughout the year
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Virtual
Volunteers
Right: Lynne Bowling cleans and checks computer-infant-simulators
for the "Baby-Think-It-Over" abstinence program
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Corporate
Volunteers
Left: Whirlpool (formerly Maytag) engineers challenge girls
to identify problems and come up with original concepts to
solve those problems |
| Right: Sharon
and Tom Crye are instrumental in organizing the annual "River
Raft Race" on the Hiwassee River for older girls each
year |
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Above and Left: Volunteers
like Amy Lyons-Sabados, Donna Meade, and Taylor Watsontrain
other volunteers and leaders on the Girl Scout Program
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Left:
Volunteers work on their unit management team. Perky Long,
shown with the Keebler Elf, is the Product Sale Manager for
her area.
Below: Volunteers help with crafts at day camp
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VOLUNTEER
FAQs
Who can volunteer?
We invite women and men, ages 18 and older.
What do I need to do to volunteer?
Complete the adult volunteer application process and enroll as adult
member with the largest all girl organization in the world. Adult
membership is $10.00 annually.
When can I volunteer?
Anytime, just contact the V.P.
of Member Services.
What do I get by being a volunteer?
Training to work with the girls if necessary, ability to impact
the lives of girls ages 5-17, ability to be part of the only organization
in the nation that is truly focused on the lives of girls. You’ll
receive skills, experiences and knowledge that will help you in
your personal day-to-day life.
I don’t have a lot
of time, can I still volunteer?
Absolutely. Girl Scouts has volunteer opportunities for everyone,
whether you have an hour a week, month or year, we will be able
to find a volunteer opportunity that is right for you. Any amount
of your time will help us to help girls.
I don’t want to work with
girls, but I believe in what the organization does, can I still
volunteer?
Yes, we have many volunteer opportunities working with adults in
the community or businesses.
What kind of volunteer opportunities
does Girl Scouts have?
You tell us what your interest is, how much time you are willing
to share with the organization, when you are available and we will
place you into a volunteer position that meets your needs. We are
a volunteer based, non-profit organization and the livelihood of
Girl Scouts rests on the commitment of hundreds of volunteer members
throughout our 15-county jurisdiction.
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I
Would Love to Volunteer, But...
...I Work.
Most volunteers work outside the
home.
...I don't have the
time. Many options exist for Girl Scout volunteers from short-term
positions, to co-op troops, to weekend meetings.
...I can't meet during
the day. You can meet in the evening, on a Saturday, weekly,
or every other week. We will match you with the troop or position
that will meet your schedule.
...I don't know anything
about being a leader. You don't have to be an expert at anything.
We will train you. The only thing you need in order to lead a troop
is a desire to help girls grow.
...Is training necessary?
Training is essential so that girls will enjoy the best possible
experience in Girl Scouting. Basic training is available in group
sessions in many locations.
...I can't meet at my
home. You can hold a troop meeting at a church, school, recreation
center, college, community room, or private home.
...I have other children.
It's very likely one of the parents will watch your children during
the troop meeting.
...I have limited income and cannot afford
to buy Girl Scout materials. The council provides training
and support materials without charge to volunteers. Financial
assistance
is available to help adult volunteers pay for Girl Scout handbooks
and the $10 national membership dues.
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Commit
to a Girl because...
• Every
20 seconds, a girl is reported abused.
• One in four girls
reported wanting to leave home because of violence.
• A girl's year of greatest
risk of sexual assault is age 14.
• Over 500,000 girls
are actively engaged in prostitution (average age 14).
• Every 60 seconds, a baby
is born to a teen mother.
• Every 40 seconds,
a girl is arrested.
• A girl is killed by gunfire
every 6 hours.
• 92% of female juvenile
offenders have been abused.
• Drop out rates for
girls are increasing. |
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