Volunteer Spotlight: Sandy Wright
Our volunteers create a beautiful tapestry within our council, diverse in so many ways. While some may be moms and dads who lead their daughter’s Girl Scout troops, others, like our founder Juliette Gordon Low, may be young professionals or alum without daughters who want to make a difference in girls’ lives. Then, there are the grandparents, such as Sandy Wright, who had a fantastic experience with her daughter in Girl Scouts and is back for another round.
Sandy became a Girl Scout volunteer more than 25 years ago when she said yes to volunteering to lead her daughters’ troop. Her troop leadership experience spanned 15 years; her daughters, Rhea and Amanda, are both now lifetime members. She also served as her Chesapeake service unit’s cookie chair for five years. “I had such a great time as the cookie chair,” she said. “I really enjoyed working with the troops and supporting girls and their families. It was a very positive experience.”
Marsha-Riibner-Cady (left) instructing Sandy Wright in a CPR course
Sandy Wright practicing first aid and CPR on an infant manikin
Sandy Wright at an event with her granddaughter’s Daisy troop
Today, Sandy is helping with Girl Scout Daisy Troop 57 led by Kim Westbrook, where she gets to spend time with her Daisy age granddaughter, Lillian. She takes that role very seriously. This year, she has taken training in several areas, including first aid and CPR.
“I led troops in every age level, and in each age-level troop guided the girls through first aid so they could receive the badge and know the basics of helping others in times of an emergency.”
Sandy knows first-hand what it feels like to be in a spot where your first aid and CPR skills are needed. A few years ago, her mother-in-law suffered a heart attack and Sandy performed CPR for 20 minutes until the medics arrived.
“It was something I hope I never have to go through again, but the training I received over the years that included Girl Scout training helped me through it. I took my First Aid classes originally as a requirement to being a leader but now feel everyone should have this training.“
Sandy is looking forward to helping more girls, including her granddaughter, gain important skills and give them opportunities to create more awesome Girl Scout memories. Thank you, Sandy, for volunteering as an involved grandparent and giving your time!
Did you know? June 1-7 is National CPR and AED Awareness Week. Check gsccc.org/events to find dates for upcoming first aid trainings and more.
