Campus
Girl Scouts
If you
are in college — whether you are living away from
home in a dorm or are at home and commuting to classes —
you know how busy and full your life has become. Between
attending classes, studying, doing research and writing
papers, you may feel you have little time for anything else.
Add working to the mix or family responsibilities, and your
life may be a hectic blur. Take one more thing on? You have
to be kidding. But scheduling some time each month or semester
outside of the classroom to volunteer as a role model for
younger girls may be just the "me-time" you need
to give yourself a much-needed boost.
What
Are Campus Girl Scouts?
Campus Girl Scouts volunteer their skills and talents
in program activities run directly with girls and teens
or use their skills and abilities to provide services at
school, in their community, or in their local Girl Scout
council. As a Campus Girl Scout, you can:
- Plan events.
Start with your own interests/degree program to come up
with ideas for events. For example, if you are a bio major,
coordinate a day of activities for teens with your local
science museum. Journalism major? Contact your local newspaper
and set up a tour of the facilities! Be as creative as you
like!
- Run a Girl Scout group.
A group of preteens would love to visit you on campus once
a month to hang out and talk about the issues they are facing.
- Act as a consultant.
Are you a graphics-wiz? Spend one afternoon showing eight-year-olds
how to create a digital photo album.
- Change a life.
Try mentoring a girl who needs a positive role model in
her life.
Whatever you do and however you contribute, you help girls
grow strong!
How
Much Time Is Involved?
You decide on a level of involvement that works
for you. College students have many other commitments and
their level of involvement may vary from semester to semester
and from student to student. Some students may have time
for monthly commitments, while others may be able to participate
once a semester. Contact Mary
Hurst for more information.
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