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Congressional Aide

A Lasting Partnership
Over the past 37 years, GSCNC has partnered with congressional offices and organizations to provide week-long internships to highly-qualified high school students.  We invite Girl Scouts and congressional offices to celebrate the program with us by participating in summer 2012!

"I was pleased to have constituents of the 10th district of Virginia participate in the Girl Scout Congressional Aide Program.  The Girl Scout Aides provided the highest caliber of assistance to my office and staff while learning about the inner workings of Congress.  They were excellent goodwill ambassadors for the Girl Scouts."
--Representative Frank Wolf, 10th district of Virginia, summer 2010

"I was so happy to host two young women as part of the Girl Scout Congressional Aide Program this year in my office. They represented the honor and commitment of this important program, which has helped educate young women from all over the country about our political system, with the utmost respect, hard work, and courtesy."
--Representative Renee Ellmers, 2nd district of North Carolina, summer 2011

Assignments vary among offices, but typical tasks include answering phones, sorting mail, communicating with other offices, conducting research or handling press clipings, and welcoming guests into the assigned office.

"I really got a feel for what a career in public policy can be like--this experience showed me firsthand how our government works."
-Amanda L., Congressional Aide, summer 2010

"I got to work in the actual buildings where our country's laws are drafted and passed, as well as meet the people who are involved in that process. The fact that I played a role in that, even if just for a short amount of time, is incredible."
—Joanna K., Congressional Aide, summer 2011

To find out more about how you can participate, click on the appropriate link below:

       Information for Girls
       Information for Offices

If you have any questions about this program, or would like more information on how to get involved, please contact Caroline Schreiber, Teen Program Specialist, at (202) 274-3336 or cschreiber@gscnc.org

 

Areas we currently serve.