Kaylynn Clement From O'Fallon Earned the Girl Scout Gold Award

 

 

 

Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois (GSSI) is pleased to announce that Kaylynn Clement from O’Fallon has received the Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest award a Girl Scout can receive.

For her Girl Scout Gold Award project, Kaylynn developed workshops for O’Fallon District 90 students in 3rd-5th grades on anti-bullying, self-esteem and body/skin care. “I used my life experiences with bullying and that it was happening to girls at a much younger age. I have Aspergers and Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD) and have always felt differently than other girls,” Clement said. “Through my Girl Scout Gold Award project, I wanted girls to have more resources that could help them combat bullying and increase their self-esteem and confidence.”

“No matter what shape, size, disability or color, everyone has the right to be accepted for who they are,” Kaylynn added.

Kaylynn is the daughter of Dedric and Crystal Clement. She is a senior O’Fallon Township High School and has been a Girl Scout for 12 years. She plans to attend Southwest Illinois College (SWIC) and major in Fashion.

 The Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest award a Girl Scout can earn, recognizes a Girl Scout's commitment to excellence as she develops skills and values to meet present and future challenges in her life. To earn the Girl Scout Gold Award, a Girl Scout Senior or Girl Scout Ambassador must design and carry out a project that fulfills a need within a girl’s community, creates change, and is sustainable. The project must be completed with a suggested minimum of 80 hours of work. Only about 6 percent of eligible girls earn the prestigious Gold Award.

Help Girls Prevent Bullying By Volunteering For Girl Scouts' BFF (Be a Friend First) Series

Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois offers Series programs to girls over a 4-6 week session. We are looking for volunteers to lead the sessions. These take place during the school day, at after-school programs, and in other formats. Experience working with middle school aged kids is helpful, but not necessary. All curriculum and training is provided. The BFF (Be a Friend First) Series is focused on bullying, self-esteem and healthy communication. Opportunities are available in many communities throughout southern Illinois.

Other Volunteer Opportunities:

STEM Series Volunteers

Help girls develop skills in science, technology, engineering and math!  Girl Scout series are offered in a variety of formats in several locations throughout southern Illinois.  Learn more about GSSI's STEM program...

Office / Administrative Volunteers

We are seeking volunteers available to work at GSSI Service Centers in Glen Carbon or Mt. Vernon during the office hours of 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday.  Assist with the behind the scenes work that helps to bring the valuable Girl Scout program to girls in our community.   Hours are flexible based on your schedule. Duties may include data entry, preparing mailings, answering phones, etc.

Retail $hop Volunteers

GSSI's Council Shop is looking for volunteers to assist with operations during the regular hours of 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday through Thursday, as well as the occasional Saturday morning. Duties would include stocking inventory, creating and maintaining displays, managing inventory, contacting customers and researching vendors.

Does your workplace offer an Employee Volunteer Program?

GSSI is looking to build partnerships with companies and organizations that offer an Employee Volunteer Program. If you work for or know of a workplace that offers a program like this, please contact Amanda at akaemmerer@gsofsi.org and we will take care of the rest!


To volunteer with GSSI, please contact Volunteer Services Manager Amanda Kaemmerer at 800.345.6858 or by e-mail at akammerer@gsofsi.org. 

Links:

GSSI Volunteer Opportunities

GSSI Event Calendar

VolunteerMatch.org

Girl Scout Series Offer Short Term Volunteer Opportunities

Make a Difference in a Girl's Life with Girl Scout Series!

Girl Scout Series offer short term programming opportunities for girls as well as short term volunteer opportunities for adults. These 4-6 week programs include the Girl Scout Journeys, Be A Friend First (BFF) program, and other great topics focused on girl issues and interests. Series are offered in various locations throughout the council.

Other Volunteer Opportunities:

Office / Administrative Volunteers

We are seeking volunteers available to work at GSSI Service Centers in Glen Carbon or Mt. Vernon during the office hours of 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday.  Assist with the behind the scenes work that helps to bring the valuable Girl Scout program to girls in our community.   Hours are flexible based on your schedule. Duties may include data entry, preparing mailings, answering phones, etc.

Retail $hop Volunteers

GSSI's Council Shop is looking for volunteers to assist with operations during the regular hours of 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday through Thursday, as well as the occasional Saturday morning. Duties would include stocking inventory, creating and maintaining displays, managing inventory, contacting customers and researching vendors.

Does your workplace offer an Employee Volunteer Program?

GSSI is looking to build partnerships with companies and organizations that offer an Employee Volunteer Program. If you work for or know of a workplace that offers a program like this, please contact Amanda at akaemmerer@gsofsi.org and we will take care of the rest!

Links:

GSSI Volunteer Opportunities

GSSI Event Calendar

VolunteerMatch.org