Thank you for creating a supportive environment that encourages
successful futures for all girls!
Girl Scout Leader Appreciation Day is a day of appreciation for
adult volunteers in Girl Scouting held on April 22 every year. Girl
Scouts is an outstanding leadership organization for girls due to the
exceptional effort put forward by our volunteers. Join us in
celebrating all our wonderful adult volunteers during National
Volunteer Month and as we give a special shout out to Girl Scout
Leaders on Leader Appreciation Day.
Although volunteers are always appreciated, it is during these
special days that we take the time to acknowledge that our adult
volunteers are our neighborhood heroes and the heart and soul of the
Girl Scouts of Orange County organization. We encourage the girls,
their families and service unit/Girl Scout communities to plan special
gestures to show appreciation for the adult Girl Scout volunteers in
their lives.
Here are a few ways you can celebrate your volunteer crew:
All month long, show your favorite Girl Scout volunteers how much
they mean to you with a straight-from-the-heart, personalized
ecard, one for younger girls (English or Spanish) and one for older girls (English or Spanish). They’ll love hearing how they’ve
made a difference in your life!
Looking to get everyone in on the fun? Consider sending a digital
group thank-you via Kudoboard! Each troop member and her family
can share a message, photo, or video on your volunteer’s thank-you
board. Kudoboard has been officially licensed for a limited time by
Girl Scouts of the USA .
Use promo code girlscouts2020 to unlock unique Girl Scout
backgrounds—like this one! —and get the following discounts:
- Mini board (up to 10 signers, FREE)
- Premium board (up
to 100 signers, $4.99
- Milestone board (unlimited signers,
can play as slide show, $6.99)
Follow our easy instructions to get started!
Show you care with a Girl Scout gift from our shop
Surprise them with something special! Throughout April, you can use
code VOLUNTEER2020 * to get a 10% discount plus free shipping from
the Girl Scout Shop and bring a smile to
your volunteer’s face with a thoughtful token of your appreciation.
*Code is active April 1–April 30, 2020, for a 10% discount and free
shipping from girlscoutshop.com. The code is for one-time use per
customer, online only at girlscoutshop.com.
We Appreciate Our Volunteers All Year Long!
Volunteers Are Always the Heart of GSOC
Informal rewards are day-to-day ways to say “thank you” to
volunteers—they are intangible benefits and heartfelt displays of
recognition. These sincere expressions of appreciation are based on
specific contributions and are given in a timely manner. Informal
recognition is powerful and effective, because volunteers feel valued
by a personal touch. Examples of meaningful informal rewards include:
- A welcome or thank-you card or
letter
- Skill-building learning opportunities (For example,
how to use social media to network)
- A recommendation for a
promotion
- Sending the volunteer’s supervisor or CEO a letter
recognizing her/his contributions
- Complimenting a
volunteer’s work to a supervisor or co-worker (in the volunteer’s
presence)
- Showing interest in a volunteer’s personal life
(such as asking about a volunteer’s grandchild or weekend
plans)