When is National Girl Scout Leader’s Day?
National Girl Scout Leader’s Day occurs on April 22nd.
What is National Girl Scout Leader’s Day?
A good mentor is priceless. It’s inspiring and emboldening to have someone train you in practical life skills and advocate on your behalf. For their service as leaders and mentors, National Girl Scout Leader’s Day honors those who volunteer with the nation’s Girl Scouts.
Everyone has role models, some good and some bad. It’s a human quality to look for someone to mimic. To ensure American girls receive a good foundation in responsible leadership, Girl Scouts of the USA offers programs for leaders to train girls to become bold and innovative women.
Girl Scouts volunteers are role models, examples of confidence and character. They guide these young women into lives of adventure, risk-taking, and leadership. Since the first Girl Scout troop appeared in 1912, more than 50 million women have enjoyed the benefits of Girl Scouts.
National Girl Scout Leader’s Day is the chance to thank the folks who nurture these admirable qualities in the next generation of American women.
Fun facts about National Girl Scout Leader’s Day!
- In 2018, there were 800,000 adult Girl Scout leaders, mostly made of volunteers.
- Congress chartered the Girl Scouts of the USA in 1950, 38 years after Juliette Gordon Low founded the first American Girl Scout troop.
- Males can be Girl Scout leaders, though local councils may have special rules, such as only allowing males to be assistant leaders.
How to celebrate National Girl Scout Leader’s Day:
Thank a Girl Scout volunteer for donating time and energy. Give a gift, post props on social media, or write a letter of gratitude.
What’s the hashtag for National Girl Scout Leader’s Day?
Use #GirlScoutLeadersDay on social media to show these volunteers your gratitude.