Thank You to Every Girl Scout Volunteer

April is officially Volunteer Appreciation Month, but we're honored and proud that you represent GSSEM every single day.

March 31, 2026

Ever since our organization was founded, incredible Girl Scout volunteers have stepped up to positively affect girls' lives. Thank you for choosing to cultivate, guide, inspire, and strengthen our leaders of tomorrow. You're their hero—and ours, too. We're sure troops and families in your area feel the same way, so please share these resources with them.

State of the Troop Leader Survey

Tell us about your troop leader experience through April 30, 2026! Your feedback is essential in helping us understand your experiences, identify areas where we can better support you, and improve our programs and resources.

Whether you're a brand-new leader or a long-time volunteer, your insights will shape how we support troop leaders like you across southeastern Michigan.

Take the survey »

Appreciation Resources

Notable April Dates

April 1–30 - Volunteer Appreciation Month
April 19–25 - National Volunteer Week
April 22 - Girl Scout Leader's Day

Volunteer Appreciation Nights

It's time for leaders to treat themselves at a FREE Volunteer Appreciation Night in Detroit or White Lake this April! Join us for a travel-themed mixer designed just for Girl Scout leaders to connect, relax, and share inspiration. Don't forget to bring a photo of your troop in action to be entered for the chance to win a Girl Scout travel kit.

Event listings »

Dates

4/16 - White Lake Service Center - 6:00 PM–8:00 PM
4/23 - Detroit Service Center - 6:00 PM–8:00 PM

If you have any questions, please email volunteerexp@gssem.org.

Volunteer Spotlight

GSSEM's Volunteer Spotlight is a great way to recognize another volunteer in your area. Spotlighted volunteers are featured each month on our GirlTalk Blog, social media, and in Leaders Newsletter.

Nominate a volunteer »

If you have any questions about Volunteer Appreciation Month, please email volunteerexp@gssem.org.