Name: Jennifer Ridilla
Service Unit: SU3601-H.I.S
County: Erie
Total Girl Scout Years: 8
Volunteer Years: 5
Current and Former Volunteer Positions: troop leader, troop co-leader, service unit treasurer, service unit cookie manager
Age-Level Experience: Daisy, Brownie, Junior, Cadette, Younger Multi-Level
Girl Scout Pillars: Life Skills, Outdoors, Entrepreneurship
Specialties: camping, MagNut program, cookie program, Girl Scout finances, badges, event planning, First Aid/CPR/AED
Adult Awards: Volunteer of Excellence
Certifications: I have taken training as a leader and mentor through work. Currently, I am a mentor where I work and assist in trainings.
What do you want volunteers to know about you?
I have many experiences both within Girl Scouts and out that I can use to assist you with your activities and questions. I have camping training, first aid training, experience with Magnut and cookie sales, and have put together events with other non-profit groups. I look forward to helping new leaders find their own leadership styles and be successful in getting their troops going and motivated.
What does Girl Scouting mean to you?
Girl Scouting is a great way to see the girls grow as they learn not only about skills and activities they like but also how to grow as young women and become leaders.
What is your Girl Scout leadership philosophy?
You need to be flexible. Each troop is different in the girls’ needs, wants, and desires. You also need to be ready to change each year as the dynamics of your troop may change.
What advice do you have for new troop leaders?
Ask a lot of questions. If the person you ask doesn’t know the answer, we can get it or help you find it.
Other Organizations: I am on the Board of Directors and Treasurer of Grahamville Cemetery and volunteer for my daughter’s PTA.
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