Volunteer Essentials

Focus Areas

Eastern Missouri has identified three main programmatic focus areas to help provide girls with the tools they need to succeed in the future:

STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Girl Scout STEM programs provide a totally immersive experience in science, technology, engineering and math. Girls enjoy small group collaboration where their ideas come to life, inspiring them to follow their dreams. Our STEM programs and activities offer girls the opportunity to meet successful female STEM professionals which, in turn, helps them understand what opportunities are open to them and to visualize themselves in similar careers.

For more information on Girl Scout STEM programming, visit girlscoutsem.org/stem.

Money Management Learning the difference between earning, spending and saving helps girls become successful adults, and participating in fun programs and badges makes the experience that much greener. Whether a girl is learning to count change or saving for her college tuition, Girl Scouts can help inspire her to achieve those financial goals.

For more information on Girl Scout Money Management programming, visit girlscoutsem.org/moneymanagement.

Health For girls, feeling good about themselves and their relationships with others plays a critical role in their sense of well-being. Girl Scout Health programs and badges give girls the chance to try their hand at a career in medical field, learn a new hip-hop dance routine or create their own nutritious after-school snack.

For more information on Girl Scout Health programming, visit girlscoutsem.org/health.

Inspire Discovery : A Girl Scout and Family Guide

This Girl Scout family publication highlights opportunities in our focus areas, information on earning the Bronze, Silver or Gold Award and endless program opportunities that are sure to excite! Each year, Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri hosts hundreds of programs girls can attend as an individual or with their troop. Many of these innovative programs are led by our community partners, who are experts in their fields.

Inspire Discovery is mailed to all registered Girl Scout families each year in August and January.

Access it online at girlscoutsem.org/inspirediscovery.

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