Show Your Troop Leader Some Love
4/3/2023
April is Volunteer Appreciation Month and it’s no secret that Girl Scouts would not be possible without troop leaders.
You help Girl Scouts dream big. You encourage them to become changemakers, trailblazers, and explorers. You’re their role model and that is no small job!
Here are some ways to show your troop leader how much you appreciate them. Choose the one that best suits you and your Girl Scout sisters. It’s always the right time to say thanks.
Idea 1: Throw a Surprise Party
Surprise your troop volunteers with party hats and noisemakers at your next virtual or in-person meeting. Take turns sharing what you appreciate most about them!
Idea 2: Because of You
Print out, decorate, and personalize one of our super cute thank-you cards!
Idea 3: Nominate them on Facebook
Let other members in Dakota Horizons know how amazing your troop leader is by nominating them to win a Starbucks gift card. Head over to the Girl Scouts Dakota Horizons Member Connect Group and find a "Nominate a volunteer!" posts and tag your leader in your message. Winners will be drawn at the end of the month.
Idea 4: Say It with Sweets
Create a special treat for your troop leader(s)! Think about:
- A cake baked in an orange (seriously!)
- A s’mores care package with marshmallows, graham crackers, and chocolate
- A movie night kit with popcorn, a drink, and candy
- Fruit with a homemade caramel or yogurt dipping sauce
Idea 5: Because of You Photo Collage
Collect photos from your troop sisters of your favorite Girl Scout moments. Arrange them in a slideshow or on a poster with the headline “Because of You…” Then share them at your next virtual or in-person meeting!
Idea 6: Say It with Service
Troop leaders are busy people. What could you do to help make their lives easier? Wash their car? Rake their leaves? Prepare their garden for planting? Work with your troop sisters to offer assistance to your troop volunteers to say thank you.
