Volunteering - Join us!

There are so many reasons why people volunteer. To help others... to make new connections... to make a difference... to embrace something they believe in...

No matter what motivates you to volunteer, there is no denying the lasting impact your voluntarism can have on you, on your community, and those around you! Volunteering can make you feel good and lower stress. Studies have even shown that volunteering may lead to a longer, more rewarding life. According to the Corporation for National and Community Service, volunteers have “greater longevity, higher functional ability, lower rates of depression and less incidence of heart disease.”

The benefits of voluntarism are truly life-changing – and our alumnae are living proof that what our volunteers teach our Girl Scouts impacts the future of our world. For example:

• 80 percent of women business owners were Girl Scouts 
• 69 percent of female U.S. senators were Girl Scouts 
• 67 percent of female members of the House of Representatives were Girl Scouts 
• Virtually every female astronaut who has flown in space was a Girl Scout” 

Every year, Girl Scouts provide over 75 million hours of direct service to their communities. This contribution to society represents $1.6 million in girl-led projects with lasting results.



Did you know that 50% of Iowa girls feel that do not they have a supportive neighborhood where other adults care about what they do? Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa wants to change the way girls view their communities.

Here is where you come in! YOU have the opportunity to volunteer with Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa.

As an adult volunteer, you can choose:

• The amount of time you want to spend
• The people you enjoy working with the most, girls or adults
• The skills you want to develop, enhance, or share
• The activities you enjoy
• The interests you want to pursue
• The challenges you want to meet
• The goals you want to set
• The cause you want to endorse

Volunteers act as troop leaders, product program managers, event planners, speakers, skill teachers, mentors, behind the scenes, in the spotlight - if you have a passion for something... we know we can use your skills in Girl Scouts!  Becoming a part of this nationwide movement will help strengthen girls’ experiences as Girl Scouts. A supportive community brings more opportunities for young girls to develop personally, educationally and professionally - to live up to their full potential.  Please join us on our journey to change the face of leadership. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer at Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa, please contact any of our local Leadership Centers in Council Bluffs, Des Moines, Fort Dodge, Mason City and Sioux City.  For a complete list of contact information, click here.

Featured "Greater Iowa Great"

We have been featuring Greater Iowa Greats on our website - great leaders and adults in our council area that have been nominated by you!   Check out our recent "Great", Jackie Giles, below.  You can also view all our other featured greats on our website.
 

Jackie with troop members

Jackie is the epitome of a Girl Scout.  She commands a troop of Girl Scout Brownies, but started last year with Girl Scout Daisies, most of which were first graders, but included a few kindergartners when they couldn’t find a troop to join.  When her daughter was to bridge to Brownies at the end of the year, Jackie lined up leaders for those girls who would not be able to bridge and continues to assist that troop as much as possible.  Not only is she a great troop leader, but Jackie is also a wonderful mom to 3 children, a very caring daycare provider, and the wife of a soldier who is currently serving in Afghanistan.  She makes sure that her troop is involved in community service projects throughout the year, brings in guest speakers to educate her troop, and fosters independence in her girls.