National Girl Scout Leader's Day
Each year, National Girl Scout Leader's Day honors the thousands of leaders who volunteer their time and share their experiences with youth around the country. Since the inception of Girl Scouting in 1912, Girl Scout volunteer leaders have been positively impacting girls' lives. As they approach womanhood, these leaders are often seen as a harbinger of girls. They provide a foundation of hope, knowledge, admiration, and courage that stays with a young woman throughout her lifetime.
About 750,000 adults volunteer their time with the Girl Scouts. Girls gain expertise in community service, stewardship, marriage, and much more through their leadership.. Their leaders develop leaders for tomorrow's leaders include decision-making skills, build confidence and character, form friendships, and develop leaders for tomorrow.
How to celebrate #girlscoutleadersday..
- Thank a volunteer on the day to honor a volunteer
- How much you love them, tell the boss how much you love them. Demonstrating one of the many skills they teach you is one way to do it
- As a Girl Scout leader, please share your experiences
- Consider becoming a Girl Scout leader
- What has being a Girl Scout taught you, and who has inspired you the most?
- You can also read about these 7 Notable Girl Scouts
- Thanks! Use #GirlScoutLeadersDay on Social Media to say thanks!!
History of the national girl scout leader's day in the United States
Girl Scouts of the United States recognized the volunteers who serve as role models to millions of children each year on Girl Scout Leader's Day in 1982 to honor the volunteers who serve as role models to millions of children each year. They chose April 22nd because it falls near National Volunteer Week each year.
Girl scout FAQs
Q. What are Girl Scout badges?
Girl Scouts guides girls from kindergarten to senior in a variety of areas. Each subject area includes the fulfillment of badge requirements. STEM, Citizenship, Health, or Financial Literacy are all examples, but some of them include STEM, Citizenship, Health, or Financial Literacy. Several badges are designed to teach the skills required to succeed in the field.
Q. How many members did the first Girl Scout troop have?
Juliet Gordon Low's first Girl Scout troop led by Juliet Gordon Low had 18 members.
