Volunteer Appreciation

Showing appreciation for volunteers is a must! Dedicated volunteers and mentors like you make all the difference in the quality of a girl’s experience, and because of you, we’re able to prepare girls for the lifetime of leadership, success, and adventure that every G.I.R.L. (Go-getter, Innovator, Risk-taker, Leader)™ deserves.  

Volunteer Recognition Events!

Northern Areas Adult Recognition Event

Date: September 28, 2021, 7-8pm

Location: Virtual event on Zoom (meeting link will be e-mailed once you’ve registered)

Register here 

East Bay/Solano Adult Recognition Event

Date: September 29, 2021, 7-8pm

Location: Virtual event on Zoom (meeting link will be e-mailed once you’ve registered)

Register here

South Bay/Peninsula Adult Recognition Event

Date: September 30, 2021, 7-8pm

Location: Virtual event on Zoom (meeting link will be e-mailed once you’ve registered)

Register here 

When and How to Recognize

Everyday little things go a long way. A card from the girls, handmade gifts, photo keepsakes—these are special ways to say thank you and oftentimes mean the most. Recognitions might be made on Girl Scout holidays, at service unit meetings, at troop meetings, at a special recognition event, or immediately following services rendered.

National Volunteer Month and Girl Scout Leader's Day 

When your G.I.R.L. spirit shines, hers does too. That's why in April (National Volunteer Month), we celebrate the powerful and inspiring contributions volunteers make all year long. 

April 22 is Girl Scout Leader's Day and honors all the volunteers who work as leaders and mentors in partnership with girls. Girls, their families, and communities should find a special way to thank their adult Girl Scout volunteers. 

Formal Recognitions and Awards

Nominate a special volunteer for an adult recognition. These range from local service unit recognitions, to annual council-level and even national awards. Check out the awards criteria to determine the best fit for your special person, and then submit your nomination. It’s easy—just follow the instructions!

Card Templates, eCards, and More

There are plenty of great ways to recognize your favorite Girl Scout volunteers all year round! Whether it’s simply saying thank you or giving out tokens of appreciation, your efforts are important in making your troop helpers feel appreciated. 

Browse our Pinterest board for creative thank-you ideas, print out one of our thank-you card templates below, or use our eCard generator to send your favorite troop volunteers a fist bump, high five, or hug! 

Facebook Profile Picture Frames

We also created exclusive profile picture frames for you to customize your Facebook profile. 

To add one of our Girl Scout frames to your Facebook profile picture:

1. Go to www.facebook.com/profilepicframes.
2. Click your profile picture in the bottom left and select your Page.
3. Search for a frame with the keyword "gsnorcal".
4. Choose the frame you want to use from the results.
5. Click "Use as Profile Picture".

Looking for more ways to thank your volunteers? Check out these blog posts from The Trailhead:

No matter what, GSNorCal is here for you. To help you take advantage of all that Girl Scouts has to offer, we have some new and exciting incentives! Maximize your rewards and renew today!