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Date: Mon Oct 05, 5:30 PM PDT - Mon Oct 05, 6:30 PM PDT
Category:
- Life Skills
Level:
- Cadettes,
- Seniors,
- Ambassadors
Event Location: Hybrid
GS Advocates is a vibrant and inclusive alliance for teenage Girl Scouts passionate about:
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Advocacy and community engagement.
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Tackling critical community issues.
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Developing media literacy.
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Building resilience.
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Celebrating diversity and inclusion.
Our mission is to empower young women to make a real difference while ensuring every member feels valued and heard.
What You'll Gain
Through GS Advocates, participants can:
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Earn a Youth Certification in leadership, advocacy, and other essential skills.
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Bild advocacy skills over time through hands-on experiences.
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Enjoy quarterly field trips to deepen understanding of issues and connect with peers.
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Access resources and recordings in our Learning Library.
Program Format
Monthly Zoom Meetings:
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First Monday of each month, 5:30 PM-6:30 PM.
Quarterly In-Person Outings:
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Fun, engaging, and community-focused.
One-Time Registration: covers the entire series (both virtual and in-person components).
Important Registration Notes:
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If you register after 3:00 PM on the day of the event, you will receive a link for the next month's meeting.
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If you register mid-year, you will receive access to the Learning Library with all past session recordings and resources.
Programming & Schedule
Theme: Your Personal Brand - Exploring how to define your brand identity to better communicate who you are, what you offer, and why it matters, while helping Girl Scouts build advocacy, civic engagement, and career awareness skills. Topics include leadership, communication, networking, confidence, career readiness, and media literacy.
Upcoming dates:
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October 5th: This month's guest is our very own CEO of Girl Scouts of Orange County, Dr. Vikki Shepp. In our discussion, we will be talking about Dr. Shepp's journey to her current role as CEO and the changes she's had to make in her career along the way.
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November 2nd: Guest speaker TBD
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December 7th: Guest speaker TBD
Cost:
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GSOC Member: $10
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Out of Council Member: $15
**This is a drop-off event. Adults have the option to participate (please see registration for pricing) or supervise for free. No tagalongs, please.
Girl Scouts must be over the age of 13 and take the Internet Safety Pledge before going online without an adult.
*This event is open to troops, Juliettes, and those with an active membership awaiting placement in a troop!
Accommodation Requests: Girl Scouts of Orange County welcomes the participation of ALL Girl Scouts and adults and aims to make our activities accessible for people with disabilities or specific needs. To make an Accommodations Request, please complete this form to initiate your request. If you have questions about this form or if you would like to discuss an accommodation, please contact customercare@girlscoutsoc.org.
A confirmation email with all event details will be sent to those registered at least 7 days before the event. If you have any questions, please email customercare@girlscoutsoc.org.
This event accepts GSOC Cookie Dough, GSOC OC Bucks, and GSOC Juliette Dollars! Girl Scouts must complete online registration and pay deposit (if applicable) or in full. Then fill out the Reimbursement form prior to participating in the event.
