A Gift from the Heart
Nothing says “you’re awesome!” like a handmade gift coming from the heart, so let’s get creative! Follow this activity to make a one-of-a-kind gift for someone special.
Volunteer Appreciation Month
Brighten a volunteer’s day by saying thank you.
Girl Scout volunteers deserve to be celebrated for their creativity, care, and dedication! Simply saying “Happy Volunteer Appreciation Month” doesn’t even begin to cut it.
Join the chorus of kudos and use the curated resources below to recognize and celebrate the volunteers in your circle.
- April is National Volunteer Appreciation Month
- National Volunteer Week: April 20–26, 2025
- Troop Leader Appreciation Day: April 22
Send an e-card
During Volunteer Appreciation Month in April, you can send a free e-card to volunteers! Visit girlscouts.org for thoughtful, easy-to-send digital cards you or your Girl Scout can fill out.
Gifts of Gratitude
Looking for the perfect gift to say thanks? Choose from these fun options available from GSUSA and find the perfect surprise.
GSCCC Shop Special, April 20-26: Get a free gift with each $100 purchase, and an additional free suncatcher with each $150 purchase (while supplies last).
Click on the social sharing images below to download; we’ve provided some suggested text but feel free to write your own heartfelt note when posting!
You are so appreciated!
The dedication you put into Girl Scouts makes a huge difference. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for everything you do! Our creative, caring, and compassionate volunteers are the backbone of the Girl Scout experience!
You look amazing in that hat.
Girl Scout volunteers are adventure guides, safety supervisors, organizational wizards, loud and proud cheerleaders—they do it all, and deserve all the praise.
No matter which hat you’re rocking, thank you, volunteers, for wearing all these hats and more to create Girl Scout memories that last a lifetime!
Thank You Cards (Digital or Print) 
Celebrate your favorite Girl Scout volunteers with a straight-from-the-heart card, available to personalize and print, or send electronically. Click the image to download a fillable PDF.
Fly in to Say Thanks! (Activity with Video)
22 Ways to Say “Thank You” on April 22
Postcard and Coloring Sheet
Download a coloring sheet or a double-sided postcard for girls to color and send in the mail, or deliver in person, to that special volunteer leader!
Kit de herramientas familiar
Spotlight on Our Volunteers
Prepare to be inspired by these amazing member stories.
