Girls Give BackGirl Scouts have a rich history of giving back to their communities. Be part of this tradition by participating in one of the service projects below.
There
are currently over 72K residents in DuPage County living in
poverty and 10.5% are children. The goal of this service project is to
raise awareness and show how one person can make a big difference.
Through an interactive curriculum and possible volunteer or service projects you will be able to gain a better understanding of what it means to be homeless and how you can help make a difference. This patch program is open to Girl Scouts in any location.
Create
small, cuddly pillows or lap blankets as welcome gifts for pediatric
patients, senior citizens, homeless shelters and emergency rooms. We
have instructions for how to make these items, as well as potential
drop-off locations.
Have
you known someone affected by cancer and wondered how you could make a
difference? Help people battling cancer by collecting a few simple
items in a small tote bag; chemo patients will know the small
difference you made! Once your items are collected and your kits are
assembled, you can drop them off at your nearest cancer support
center. We have instructions for how to make these items, as well as
potential drop-off locaitons.
Create
Valentines and door decorations (hangers) to brighten the days of
people you know or people in a local assisted living facility. We even
have Valentine templates you can use!
Girls,
leaders and parents who are interested in learning about volunteer
opportunities and service projects are invited to sign up for our
weekly email distribution list!
Girl
Scouts can attend a Building My Community event to get involved in
their local government and community organizations.
We love to know about the service projects you or your troop are completing within your communities. Tell us your story and you might be featured in a GCNWI publication!
Please contact Efua Assan at eassan@girlscoutsgcnwi.org or call 630-544-5981 if you are an organization with service opportunities for Girl Scouts.
Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors who are passionate about giving back can earn service bars. The Community Service Bar and the Service to Girl Scouting Bar each require a minimum of 20 hours of service to one organization or Girl Scout activity/troop.
