Girls and volunteers from various troops celebrated Earth Day at Camp Skymeadow this past weekend. Girls learned to reduce, reuse, and recycle. They visited various booths focused on our planet and ways that we can protect it. They celebrated our Earth with fun crafts and activities. The girls made an art project from recycled itemsContinue reading “Troop Tuesday – April 27, 2021”
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Thursday THANKS! featuring GSWPA volunteers
When it comes to recognizing the ongoing commitments of GSWPA’s volunteers, we asked our staff who know best—the Volunteer Support Specialists at our council. These staff are in the front row watching our volunteers plan events, offering help whenever it’s needed, and cheering them on. During National Volunteer Month, we will feature highlights from ourContinue reading “Thursday THANKS! featuring GSWPA volunteers”
Troop Tuesday – April 20, 2021
As part of earning their Bronze Award, Girl Scouts Lyla, Gabriella, Natalie, and Ella from GSWPA Troop 52544 made no-sew fleece blankets for dogs at a local animal shelter, South Hills Pet Rescue. The girls began their project by inviting the owner of the animal shelter to join one of their meetings. They asked questionsContinue reading “Troop Tuesday – April 20, 2021”
Why we’re here: The #GSdifference
Fact: The Girl Scout Leadership Experience is time-tested and backed up by data. The longer she’s in Girl Scouts, the more likely she is to enjoy life satisfaction later on. đź“Š Read more about the long term benefits of being a Girl Scout. So, we have the facts, but what we’re wondering is this: WhatContinue reading “Why we’re here: The #GSdifference”
Thursday THANKS! featuring GSWPA volunteers
When it comes to recognizing the ongoing commitments of GSWPA’s volunteers, we asked our staff who know best—the Volunteer Support Specialists at our council. These staff are in the front row watching our volunteers plan events, offering help whenever it’s needed, and cheering them on. During National Volunteer Month, we will feature highlights from ourContinue reading “Thursday THANKS! featuring GSWPA volunteers”
Troop Tuesday – April 13, 2021
With many long-term living facilities adjusting visiting protocols during the pandemic, Girl Scout Troop 27104 thought creatively about how they could support these members of their community. As springtime approached—a time of newness and excitement—the girls in Troop 27104 wanted to bring that fun feeling of spring indoors for residents of a local care home.Continue reading “Troop Tuesday – April 13, 2021”
Because of you, the Girl Scout volunteer
April is National Volunteer Month, and I am thrilled to celebrate our amazing volunteers and recognize all that you do for your Girl Scouts. This past year has brought hurdles no one could have imagined. All our staff here at GSWPA are inspired by the ways our volunteers—YOU—have persevered to show girls what it meansContinue reading “Because of you, the Girl Scout volunteer”
Thursday THANKS! featuring GSWPA volunteers
When it comes to recognizing the ongoing commitments of GSWPA’s volunteers, we asked our staff who know best—the Volunteer Support Specialists at our council. These staff are in the front row watching our volunteers plan events, offering help whenever it’s needed, and cheering them on. During National Volunteer Month, we will feature highlights from ourContinue reading “Thursday THANKS! featuring GSWPA volunteers”
Troop Tuesday – April 6, 2021
Spring has sprung for Beaver County Girl Scout Troop 16206! At the end of March, the troop got together to enjoy the warm weather and build birdhouses. According to audubon.org, birdhouses are an important way to help birds. The structures provide homes to many different kinds of birds that would otherwise have to find treeContinue reading “Troop Tuesday – April 6, 2021”
Every voice counts
The Girl Scouts Voices Count survey means YOU—your voice—counts. This survey is conducted annually by the Girl Scout Research Institute to find out what’s working and what’s not and to improve the Girl Scout experience for all families and volunteers. GSWPA receives the anonymous results, reviews them at our highest levels of leadership, and plansContinue reading “Every voice counts”
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