Working on a service project with a local organization is a great way to get more involved in your community.
When contacting an outside organization listed on this page, please identify yourself as being a Girl Scout and learning about the opportunity through GSCNC.
American Rivers National River Cleanups
Looking for a service project that gets you outdoors? Maybe one that can include family and friends? River Cleanups are a great service opportunity that get girls outdoors, on the river taking care of the natural resources in their community, plus they are a lot of fun! The National River Cleanup Organizer's Handbook gives you all the tools you need to plan your own sucessful event.
Not sure you're ready to plan your own cleanup? Visit the American Rivers website to find a cleanup near you. For more information about American Rivers National River Cleanup, please contact Josh Klein at jklein@americanrivers.org or 202-347-9240.
World of Possibilities Expo
Montgomery Co. Fairgrounds, Gaithersburg, MD
May 2-3, 2008 10am - 5pm
The World of Possibilities Expo is rapidly becoming one of the region's major forums for disability-related resources.
Girls ages 14 and older are needed to help register attendees who have difficulty writing, ask exiting attendees if they found the expo helpful, help get food for vendors, direct guests to different buildings, monitor the entrances and exits of the expo.
All-day volunteers will need to bring lunch or money to purchase food.
For more information on the Expo, please visit www.caringcommunities.org. To register to volunteer, please contact Stephanie Marino
at 410-549-5707 or stephaniem@caringcommunities.org
Art for Humanity Shoe Collection
635 S. 25th St. Arlington, Va. 22202
Shoes can be dropped off in plastic trash bags on the front porch 24/7 without notice. Please affix a label identifying your donation as coming from Girl Scouts
A pair of used shoes allows a poor child to attend school and allows an adult to get a job. Your donation of good used shoes will make a BIG difference in the lives of the poor in Honduras, the second poorest country in the western hemisphere.
Almost all used shoes are needed with the exception of house slippers and fur or fleece lined boots. Please note that only up to size 10 men and up to size 8 women’s shoes are can be used.
For more information, please contact Glen or Karen Evans at 703-684-4635 or visit www.artforhumanity.org
CATS RULE! Feline Rescue Supply Drive
CATS RULE! Feline Rescue is a small but growing collective of animal lovers, rescuers & friends based in Fairfax, VA. The organization is an all-volunteer, not-for-profit 501c3 cat rescue organization and rely on donations & volunteers to accomplish their life-saving work. Currently they are in need of food and supplies for the rescued cats waiting for adoption.
Individual donations are accepted, or use this as a start for a larger project and organize a drive for your area. For a list of most needed items, please see their wish list.
For more information please visit www.catsrule.org. To arrange a donation, please contact Katrina Fisher at 703-220-8709 or Katrina@VAHomeShopping.com
KaBOOM! Playspace Finder Program
KaBOOM! is a national nonprofit that believes in a safe place to play within walking distance of every child in America! KaBOOM! is looking for Girl Scouts to help with our cause by participating in finding every playground in America. The KaBOOM! Playspace Finder is an online tool that allows users to identify and rate playgrounds in communities across the country. Have your troop find playgrounds near their home and get a participant patch. It is totally free to participate! Call 202-464-6165 or visit www.kaboom.org/girlscouts
For more information please
check out the KaBOOM! Girl Scout Playspace Finder Program
U.S Soccer Foundation Passback Star Program
Are you interested in growing the game of soccer? Reaching out to your community? Helping those in need? You can achieve all three by becoming a Passback Star! The Passback Star Program enables individuals to collect new and gently used soccer equipment and distribute it to those in need. Each girl who organizes a collection will receive a patch from the U.S. Soccer Foundation.
You, too, can change the lives of youth in your area by becoming a Passback Star! Contact Courtney Fischer, Manager, Passback Program and Events, at cfischer@ussoccerfoundation.org for more information.
