National Girl Scout Leader's Day
Thousands of leaders who volunteer their time and share their experiences with youth around the country each year. National Girl Scout Leader's Day on April 22nd 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. These women are often regarded as models for girls as they approach womanhood. They provide a foundation of hope, expertise, admiration, and courage that follows a young woman through her lifetime.
Around 750,000 adults volunteer their time with the Girl Scouts. Girls gain expertise in community service, stewardship, marriage planning, and much more through their leadership. Their leaders include decision-making skills, build confidence and character, form friendships, and prepare leaders for tomorrow.
How to celebrate #girlscoutleadersday
- Thank a volunteer on the day to honor a volunteer
- Tell your boss how much you love them. Demonstrating one of the many skills they teach you is one way to do so
- Share your experiences as a Girl Scout leader
- Consider becoming a Girl Scout leader
- What has being a Girl Scout taught you, and who inspired you the most?
- You can also read about these 7 Notable Girl Scouts
- Thanks! Use #GirlScoutLeadersDay on Social Media to say thanks!
The day is the centennial girl scout leader's day in history
In 1982, Girl Scouts of the United States recognized 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?
Girls from kindergarten to senior in a variety of fields are included in A. Girl Scouts' guides. The completion of badge requirements is included in each subject area. STEM, Citizenship, Health, or Financial Literacy are all examples, but some of them include STEM, Citizenship, Health, or Financial Literacy. Within each subject, there are a variety of badges that are designed to teach the skills necessary to succeed in the field.
How many members did the first Girl Scout troop have? Q. How many people did the first Girl Scout troop have?
A. The first Girl Scout troop led by Juliet Gordon Low had 18 members.
