Volunteer for events with the Girl Scouts

If you are looking for a one shot volunteer opportunity, here are a few with the Girl Scouts:

Get Outdoors for Summer Camp in April!
Brewster, Plymouth, Waltham, April 20-23
Girl Scouts (grades 1-6) will be able to attend day camp during April vacation week
and we need volunteers to make it happen! Each day will have themes and pre-planned
activities such as crafts, games, songs, outdoor activities, and much more! Volunteers
are needed to lead a pre-designed activity/workshop, chaperone a group of girls
as they travel to activities, or create and share your own special activity/workshop.
Bonus: Volunteers may bring their daughter to attend the camp at no cost on the
day(s) they volunteer. Come have fun volunteering with girls for one day or all
four! An orientation/meeting will be required before the program. Previous experience
working with girls, especially in a camp setting, desired. Volunteers are needed
 at our camps in Waltham and Plymouth on April 20-23 and in Brewster on April 20
 & 21, from 8:30-4:15p each day. For more information, contact Joanna Lenahan at
 jlenahan@girlscoutseasternmass.org  [mailto:jlenahan@girlscoutseasternmass.org]or
774-766-6920.

Guide Girls in Making Their Own Cosmetics
Waltham, March 17
Girl Scouts in grades 6-8 are going to learn about the chemistry and science of
making their own cosmetics! They will be making hand lotion, lip gloss, and shampoo
and need volunteers to help them do it. A female engineer will speak about careers
in science, someone from Girl Scouts will present on "Cosmetic Chemistry", and volunteers
will assist with running one of the cosmetic activity stations, as well as help
to set-up and break-down the event. The activity and materials will be provided
and the volunteers will help to guide the girls at the station. Each station will
have about 20 girls. No prior experience in science needed, but enthusiasm and excitement
to work with girls required! For more information, contact Amber Kleiman at akleiman@girlscoutseasternmass.org
[mailto:akleiman@girlscoutseasternmass.org] or 857-453-5346.

Girl Scout Mall Madness
Marlborough, March 6 & 7
Girl Scouts in grades 6-12 are having a sleepover at the mall! The description of
the program can be found here [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103019960210&s=76163&e=001Z1cbpuH1LfpLgcL2B0yh3Wd4xnsK_eVNnNuatXwm7bkaemT6jSQzcn4yjPbGK0iYLbuSHdbPUovPcX4-EXQefel75H1yQ76NthgWAoezWbHOfx-ZP_mE4S9dxXEKpjR30yPp2NazHPUEj6u72VewFJ_UJ9Wphp5KqF2LTX1k_UD_3urRrF2d9w==].
Volunteers are needed to run activities and/or create a workshop in the areas of:
self care, wellness, cooking demonstrations, sports clinics, manicures, hair dressing,
and/or other activities associated with going to the mall. We are looking for capable
people willing to teach girls empowering skills that help girls learn the importance
of taking care of themselves. Volunteers are also needed to help with logistics
and running games. GSEM will provide supplies needed and any other guidance necessary.
Volunteers should enjoy teaching and engaging with teen girls. The girls will sign
up for different workshops or activities in 30 minute increments. Volunteers (18+)
are needed on Saturday, March 6, from 4:30-10:30p and/or on Sunday, March 7, from
7-10a. For more information, please contact Kate Nicholson at knicholson@girlscoutseasternmass.org
[mailto:knicholson@girlscoutseasternmass.org] or 781-373-4244.

Understanding What Global Hunger Really Means
Concord, February 26
The Oxfam America Hunger Banquet is a workshop in which Girl Scouts in grades 6-12
will explore the issues of global hunger and poverty through role play. Girls will
be assigned a social class and then have a banquet - either feasting on food or
getting by on a small portion. A reflection and discussion will happen afterwards.
Volunteers are needed to assist in serving the food, facilitate discussion, and
set-up/break down. Materials and support with be provided, volunteers just need
to have interest in the subject, and experience with this age group would be helpful.
This opportunity will take place in Concord on February 26 from 4:15-7:30p. For
more information, contact Amber Kleiman at akleiman@girlscoutseasternmass.org [mailto:akleiman@girlscoutseasternmass.org]
or 857-453-5346.

Share Your Talents and Expertise in a FaBulous Way!
Eastern Massachusetts, Flexible
The FaB Factor is a program run by Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts in local
 schools and community locations. The mission of the program is to build the courage,
confidence, and character of the girls and is based on four themes: financial literacy,
health and fitness, leadership, and math/science/technology. We are looking for
volunteers who enjoy working with girls and would like to share their expertise
by helping to plan or facilitate workshops on the following topics: Science, Technology,
Engineering and Math; Finance and Business; Fitness, Nutrition, Hygiene, Self-Esteem,
Self-Care; Leadership, team building, careers.  The time commitment is flexible
- serve as a guest speaker at one program when you are available or travel to help
at several programs. Join our bank of volunteers we'll call on when these opportunities
arise. Locations are available throughout eastern Massachusetts, with a focus on
 Boston, Brockton, Everett, Haverhill, Lawrence, Lowell, Lynn, Malden, Methuen,
and Revere. For more information, contact Melanie Wills-Tavares at mtavares@girlscoutseasternmass.org
[mailto:mtavares@girlscoutseasternmass.org] or 774-766-6914.

Silver Award Orientation Presenter
Eastern Massachusetts, Flexible
Want to help prepare girls in grades 6-8 to earn the Silver Award, the highest award
in Girl Scouting for girls that age? Adult volunteers are needed to help present
 Girl Scout Silver Award Orientations for both girls and adults. Volunteers will
 be trained and prepared with the information and supplies they need to run these
two hour sessions. The date/time/location will vary but the sessions will be scheduled
for times that the volunteer is available. Previous Girl Scout experience, preferably
with the Awards, is required. For more information, please view the position description
[http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103019960210&s=76163&e=001Z1cbpuH1Lfobgt9Venspp1gNBymVEnyzOsWaONnjHfrRitv3qhAdTwHbvHMwzbS6igUZDVTel1Wy8Nqe82DKF3BQjKhvmRIlxURbxA-gkYtEVdJUhfzxTs61BCbNVVpNpRhS3kqXdcbsZyxR0eE--hPsoHwyNa8L4XR26oQMDqBzq1_NSZJKoEc4D7tsjt7F0hvgK9IQ3O4=]
(PDF). For more information, please contact Amber Kleiman at akleiman@girlscoutseasternmass.org
[mailto:akleiman@girlscoutseasternmass.org] or 857-453-5346.