girl scouts of the colonial coast - news and information for volunteers
Monday, August 5, 2019
We Are Hiring!
Do what you love, love what you do! We have a great opportunity available and need your help finding the right candidate to join our team. We are seeking a full-time Recruitment Specialist at our Elizabeth City, NC location. We are looking for an influential and persuasive communicator who can speak passionately and with conviction about the Girl Scout mission and its importance to the public. The successful candidate will be a results-driven, motivated individual who will champion efforts to increase awareness and participation in Girl Scouting. We offer a collaborative work environment with open communication and mutual respect. Work with a diverse group of professionals in a dynamic environment that empowers you to explore your full potential. To learn more or apply today, visit http://www.gsccc.org/en/our-council/employment.html.
Alum & Friends Jamestown Women Tenacity Event
Sunday, September 22, 2019
Jamestown Settlement
Williamsburg, VA
Cost: $15 per person
Open to all adult women.
Join us for a special presentation and guided tour of the TENACITY: Women in Jamestown and Early Virginia exhibit. Enjoy a light breakfast while hearing a docent presentation on the Tenacity of women in colonial America followed by a guided tour through the exhibit. At the conclusion of the guided tour, you are welcome to enjoy the rest of the Jamestown Settlement on your own. With the discounted price of only $15, this is a great opportunity to explore Jamestown's newest exhibit with your Girl Scout sisters!
Jamestown Settlement
Williamsburg, VA
Cost: $15 per person
Open to all adult women.
Join us for a special presentation and guided tour of the TENACITY: Women in Jamestown and Early Virginia exhibit. Enjoy a light breakfast while hearing a docent presentation on the Tenacity of women in colonial America followed by a guided tour through the exhibit. At the conclusion of the guided tour, you are welcome to enjoy the rest of the Jamestown Settlement on your own. With the discounted price of only $15, this is a great opportunity to explore Jamestown's newest exhibit with your Girl Scout sisters!
Alum & Friends Women's Wellness Weekend - Open to All Adult Women
Noon, Friday, September 20, 2019,-Noon, Sunday, September 22, 2019
Camp Skimino
Williamsburg, VA
Join us for this adult-only fabulous weekend that will help you find balance in your life. Enjoy a short getaway while experiencing your Girl Scout camp favorites all over again, like the climbing wall, canoeing, archery and a campfire with s'mores! Women's Wellness Weekend also focuses in on activities and experiences that you can take back to use in your busy everyday life. Spend the weekend meeting new people and making memories!
Activities include:
Camp Skimino
Williamsburg, VA
Join us for this adult-only fabulous weekend that will help you find balance in your life. Enjoy a short getaway while experiencing your Girl Scout camp favorites all over again, like the climbing wall, canoeing, archery and a campfire with s'mores! Women's Wellness Weekend also focuses in on activities and experiences that you can take back to use in your busy everyday life. Spend the weekend meeting new people and making memories!
Activities include:
Now accepting applications for She Believes She Can, So She Does Scholarship
The She Believes She Can, So She Does scholarship was created for Girl Scouts of the Colonial Coast to provide support to current Girl Scout Ambassadors pursuing higher education opportunities to include vocational training and undergraduate education. This scholarship will provide more opportunities for girls looking to further their skills and education all while fueling the leadership and workforce pipeline.
If you know any girls who could benefit from this scholarship, encourage them to complete the application by 5 p.m., Monday, September 2, 2019.
Interested in helping fund the She Believes She Can, So She Does scholarship this year and beyond? Please make a gift today!
Questions? Contact philanthropy@gsccc.org.
If you know any girls who could benefit from this scholarship, encourage them to complete the application by 5 p.m., Monday, September 2, 2019.
Interested in helping fund the She Believes She Can, So She Does scholarship this year and beyond? Please make a gift today!
Questions? Contact philanthropy@gsccc.org.
It's time to renew your troop!
Set your troop up for another year of success and adventure! Give them even more opportunities to prepare for a lifetime of leadership and the chance to explore the 42 NEW Girl Scout badges and one NEW Journey.
Renew your troop today!
Shop Promotions for the Month of August
August 1-31
Explore Patch of the Month
Explore va811: $2.50 each.
While supplies last.
August 1-31
Jump Start Back to Troop!
FREE bag with purchase of My Girl Scout Kit!
August 7, 14, 21, 28
S'more Wednesdays
Draw a s'more at checkout and receive a 10 percent, 15 percent or 20 percent discount off the entire purchase. May not be combined with any other offer.
August 9, 12
S'more Fun Days!
Receive a 15 percent discount off the entire purchase. Stop by the shops to create a s'more SWAP and enjoy a refreshment. Cannot be combined with any other offer.
August 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Last Minute Staycation!
All Explore patches will be on sale for $2.75 each! While supplies last. In-stock patches only.
Explore Patch of the Month
Explore va811: $2.50 each.
While supplies last.
August 1-31
Jump Start Back to Troop!
FREE bag with purchase of My Girl Scout Kit!
August 7, 14, 21, 28
S'more Wednesdays
Draw a s'more at checkout and receive a 10 percent, 15 percent or 20 percent discount off the entire purchase. May not be combined with any other offer.
August 9, 12
S'more Fun Days!
Receive a 15 percent discount off the entire purchase. Stop by the shops to create a s'more SWAP and enjoy a refreshment. Cannot be combined with any other offer.
August 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Last Minute Staycation!
All Explore patches will be on sale for $2.75 each! While supplies last. In-stock patches only.
Monday, July 29, 2019
VTK Access Update
As we approach the roll out of new users into the Volunteer Toolkit, GSUSA is making every effort to ensure the system is ready for our administrative volunteers and individually registered member families.
After testing the recent release of the updated program resources, we have decided to delay the deployment of new user types until August 8th.
After testing the recent release of the updated program resources, we have decided to delay the deployment of new user types until August 8th.
Volunteer Childcare Opportunity
Social Services Building
5249 Olde Town Rd
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(Corner of Longhill Road)
The Greater Williamsburg Regional Kinship Program is seeking childcare volunteers. They will be providing a 3-session support group to kinship caregivers on three consecutive Tuesdays from 6 to 8 p.m.:
Currently, it involves 5 children in attendance - no babies or toddlers. Childcare providers must be 16 years of age or older.
Any volunteer childcare help you can offer would be greatly appreciated. If you would like to participate, contact Debbie Delosreyes, Kinship Navigator, James City County Social Services, at debbie.delosreyes@jamescitycountyva.gov or 757-645-5457.
5249 Olde Town Rd
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(Corner of Longhill Road)
The Greater Williamsburg Regional Kinship Program is seeking childcare volunteers. They will be providing a 3-session support group to kinship caregivers on three consecutive Tuesdays from 6 to 8 p.m.:
- July 30, 2019
- August 6, 2019
- August 13, 2019
Currently, it involves 5 children in attendance - no babies or toddlers. Childcare providers must be 16 years of age or older.
Any volunteer childcare help you can offer would be greatly appreciated. If you would like to participate, contact Debbie Delosreyes, Kinship Navigator, James City County Social Services, at debbie.delosreyes@jamescitycountyva.gov or 757-645-5457.
Upcoming GSCCC Shop Closures for Inventory
The GSCCC shops will be closed for inventory during the following weeks:
Shop anytime at girlscoutshop.com.
- Chesapeake: July 29 - August 2, 2019
- Peninsula: August 5 - 9, 2019
Shop anytime at girlscoutshop.com.
Monday, July 22, 2019
Volunteer Toolkit (VTK) - What's New?
Beginning Tuesday, July 16th, the 2020 Year Plan was open for customization by leaders who are registered for 2020 membership year. If you are not registered for 2020 membership, you will need to register to gain access to the VTK.
What's new in the VTK?
What's new in the VTK?
- The primary contact/caregiver of an individually registered girl will now have access to the VTK. The primary contact/caregiver does not need to be a registered member of Girl Scouts to get access to the VTK, only the girl needs to be a member. This access will be through their member community login. Girls who are 13 years of age or older may use their caregiver's login to manage the VTK.
- All Girl Scout Cadette badges are now on the VTK.
- The three class Journeys for Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors are available in the six-session format. The Girl Scout Daisy, Brownie and Junior Journeys are now in the six-session format. This is a total of 287 plans for troop meetings on the VTK for volunteers to guide girls through the content.
Upcoming GSCCC Shop Closures for Inventory
The GSCCC shops will be closed for inventory during the following weeks:
Shop anytime at girlscoutshop.com.
- Chesapeake: July 29 - August 2, 2019
- Peninsula: August 5 - 9, 2019
Shop anytime at girlscoutshop.com.
Monday, July 15, 2019
PSC Retail Shop Closure on July 24, 2019
The Peninsula Service Center Retail Shop will be closed on Wednesday, July 24, 2019, for our all staff meeting. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Shop anytime at www.girlscoutshop.com.
Upcoming GSCCC Shop Closures for Inventory
The GSCCC shops will be closed for inventory during the following weeks:
Shop anytime at girlscoutshop.com.
- Chesapeake: July 29 - August 2, 2019
- Peninsula: August 5 - 9, 2019
Shop anytime at girlscoutshop.com.
Monday, July 8, 2019
We Are Hiring!
Do what you love, love what you do! We have a great opportunity available and need your help finding the right candidate to join our team. We are seeking a full-time Recruitment Specialist at our Elizabeth City, NC location. We are looking for an influential and persuasive communicator who can speak passionately and with conviction about the Girl Scout mission and its importance to the public. The successful candidate will be a results-driven, motivated individual who will champion efforts to increase awareness and participation in Girl Scouting. We offer a collaborative work environment with open communication and mutual respect. Work with a diverse group of professionals in a dynamic environment that empowers you to explore your full potential. To learn more or apply today, visit http://www.gsccc.org/en/our-council/employment.html.
Brownie Wonders of Water Journey Workshop
Girl Scout Cadette Aliya from Troop 273 is pursuing her Leader in Action Award by hosting the Brownie Wonders of Water Journey Workshop on July 15th, July 16th and July 17th, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Fun Room at A Place for Girls.
The workshop will include all elements to earn the Journey, including Take Action project. Girl Scout Brownies must attend entire workshop to complete the Journey. A special guest speaker will bring fun hands-on models, presentations and materials to add to the Journey Workshop experience on July 16th.
The cost to attend is $15 per Girl Scout Brownie (includes Journey badge set). Adults may be asked to stay to meet girl-to-adult ratios. Only 15 spots are available - register via email to troop273.girlscout@gmail.com with Girl Scout Brownie name and caregiver contact information. Available payment methods will be provided in an email following registration. Fee to attend must be paid within 48 hours of email registration to confirm spot.
The workshop will include all elements to earn the Journey, including Take Action project. Girl Scout Brownies must attend entire workshop to complete the Journey. A special guest speaker will bring fun hands-on models, presentations and materials to add to the Journey Workshop experience on July 16th.
The cost to attend is $15 per Girl Scout Brownie (includes Journey badge set). Adults may be asked to stay to meet girl-to-adult ratios. Only 15 spots are available - register via email to troop273.girlscout@gmail.com with Girl Scout Brownie name and caregiver contact information. Available payment methods will be provided in an email following registration. Fee to attend must be paid within 48 hours of email registration to confirm spot.
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