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 email Annie Gilmartin 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.
