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2025 June Volunteer Newsletter
Look Ahead with Our New Online Program Planner
Plan your year at a glance with our new Online Program Planner! Here, you can find dates for upcoming programs in a simple format. Check back for more information and additional links to register.
Youth Mental Health First Aid Training Now Available for $25
Now through September 30, 2025, GSofSI is offering our Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) training program for a discounted price of $25 per participant.
Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach Girl Scout volunteers, parents, family members, caregivers, and other caring individuals how to help an adolescent who is experiencing a mental health or addiction challenge. There is a certification that is valid for three years and can be renewed online. There are also six contact hours of continuing education credits. Learn more about this course.
Do you have at least six participants who would like to take the training? Submit the Training By Request form to bring the program to your service unit or troop team!
Don't miss the chance to celebrate with us at our Girl Scouts Take Over Water Parks events happening in August! Renew today to be eligible to start the next Girl Scout year with a splash! Plus, all girl members who renew by June 9 will get a colorful custom patch.
Membership financial assistance is available. Please note that there is a new application process.
Check out our latest volunteer training updates! There are new courses available in gsLearn to help prepare volunteers on trips and travel. There is also a Rallyhood training available by request and a reminder about medication safety tips.
Summer Camp Trading Post
The Council Shop Trading Post will be at camps this summer! Girl Scouts can shop for plush toys, Girl Scout themed gear, and other fun mementos to remember their camp experience.
Visit Our Build-A-Bear Workshop Through our partnership with Build-A-Bear Workshop, Girl Scouts can create their own custom furry friend at our Council Shop. Visit our location at #4 Ginger Creek Parkway in Glen Carbon during open hours or shop online!
Free Shipping for Orders $50 or More
During the entire new membership year (Oct. 1, 2024-Sept. 30, 2025), online purchases of $50 or more will ship for free! Shop online at any time by visiting our GSofSI Local Online Shop. Use code MEMBER25 when checking out to take advantage of this offer.
Join us for an enchanting adventure with a magical fairy woods theme! Campers will foster a love for nature while working towards earning the Forest Explorer badges.
Be inspired by NASA Mission Specialist Dorothy Metcalf-Lindenburger! She'll share her journey of working in space and her path to becoming a STEM leader. This is a free event, but please register.
These are just a few of the exciting opportunities coming soon! Follow the button below to see more.
