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”
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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 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”
2021 Girl Scout Day at the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium
UPDATED: June 22 The schedule for the day will be posted here once it’s avaiable. This year’s Girl Scout Day at the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium is Sunday, Sept. 19. We can bear-ly contain our excitement! Safety & Timed Entry Currently, face masks are required at this event, and GSWPA will communicate any updatesContinue reading “2021 Girl Scout Day at the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium”
Gold Award Girl Scout Spotlight
Mia Sebolt (Allegheny County) Mia organized and led community workshops to teach others how to make cat toys from recycled common household items. The toys were donated to a local animal shelter to support their efforts and to help others learn how to make cat toys that are fun, inexpensive, and environmentally friendly. Stephanie ShawContinue reading “Gold Award Girl Scout Spotlight”
Troop Tuesday – March 23
Sending a #TroopTuesday shout out to Troop 50979 of the Clarion service unit! The girls tackled their cookie goals by persevering and adapting! The troop held booth sales every chance they could and created videos for their Digital Cookie sites. Thanks to their generous cookie customers, the troop will be able to donate 200 packagesContinue reading “Troop Tuesday – March 23”
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