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5 people are interested
Would you enjoy leading hiking & outdoor adventures for teenage Girl Scouts? Start leading now!
ORGANIZATION: Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore, Inc.
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5 people are interested
The Outdoor Adventure & Hiking Club is a recently created club for high school age Girl Scouts in Monmouth and Ocean Counties, which began in February 2016.
The club continues to grow and we are looking for two dedicated volunteer Club Leaders whom are passionate about being positive role models and leading outdoors activities for teenage Girl Scouts.
Both Club Leaders must be able to participate in activities with the girls and be in physically fit condition.
The Club Leaders are required to be CPR & First Aid Certified or willing to become certified immediately upon appointment.
Club Description:
The club is dedicated to outdoor activities, especially hiking, and provides young ladies between the ages of 14-17 with unforgettable experiences and camaraderie while exploring a variety of locations in the Tri-State area through all four seasons.
Activities include but are not limited to the following: hiking, trail maintenance, environmental awareness, fitness, wellness, snow sport, and watersport activities.
Volunteer Role Description:
We are looking for one to two responsible individuals to take over leadership of the club that will work together on planning, coordinating, and supervising hiking and outdoor events starting by the end of May or June 2016.
The Club Leaders should facilitate the planning and execution of 1-2 outdoors activities per month based on the girls' collective interests and input. The club's activities must have options that allow for all of the girls' skill and comfort levels.
Club Leaders should include volunteer and educational events for the girls to attend several times per year.
Additional responsibilities involve: maintaining email, phone, and in-person communication with the girls, their parents, and the Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore Council regarding the club’s happenings; must be diligent about keeping the parents informed of the Club's events schedule several weeks ahead of time.
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About Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore, Inc.
Location:
1405 Old Freehold Rd., Toms River, NJ 08753, US
Mission Statement
Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place.
Description
Founded in 1912, Girl Scouts of the USA is the preeminent organization for girls with a current membership of 3.6 million girls and adults. Volunteers use their expertise, skills, interests, and life experience to shape fun and enriching leadership experiences for girls, and inspire them to reach their personal best. Volunteers help council staff facilitate the New Girl Scout Leadership Experience to girls through exciting program opportunities: leadership/self-esteem, financial literacy, travel, health/wellness, science, technology, engineering, and math. Volunteers choose from several flexible Pathways (the ways that girls and adults join Girl Scouting) that fit their lifestyles, including short-term or long-term service working either directly or indirectly with girls, and they can participate regionally, nationally, and internationally.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1405 Old Freehold Rd.Toms River, NJ 08753
DATE POSTED
May 25, 2016
SKILLS
- Customer Service
- People Skills
- Environmental Education
- Outdoor Recreation
- Relationship Building
- Program Management
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 25
- Orientation or Training
- Lead 1-2 club events one weekend day per month