Volunteer Experience | Carissa Hogan

Riversmeet Service Area (Eau Claire, Altoona, Fall Creek, and Elk Mound, WI)

Awarded Girl Scout Honor Pin for increasing adult membership by 10 percent
Facilitate training on product sale materials with 60+ Troop Product Managers
Communicate with Troop Product Managers about product sale information via email, phone, social media, or in-person
Created Troop Leader accounts and kept accurate records of all orders, product delivery, and sale transactions on the e-commerce website.
Update social media page with upcoming events and sale information
Coordinate storage and delivery of products
Assist council-sponsored Product Program events and programs

Western Regional Delegate
September 2018-2023

Attend the quarterly/annual meetings, additional membership meetings, and delegate trainings
Be informed on the point of view of the group which one represents; acquire a Council-wide perspective; and be prepared to vote for the good of the Council, after studying and hearing discussion of the issues.
Advise the Board of Directors on proposed plans, policies, and other matters.
Report on Board decisions and actions, and other policy influencing matters to Service Unit constituency
Bring Membership concerns and unique knowledge to the Board of Directors
Be responsible for learning all aspects of the position by attending appropriate training
Facilitate feedback from the Service Unit on other business that may, from time to time, come before the voting members of the Corporation.

Troop Leader
(2008-2012 & 2017 – 2023)
(Daisy and Cadette Leader)

Attend regularly scheduled meetings of the Service Unit.
Meet with the troop on a weekly or other agreed-upon but regular basis.
Helped girls take responsibility for the affairs of the troop.
Ensure that troop records (individual girl records, dues, attendance) are maintained and that troop reports are turned in to the Service Unit Manager as requested.
Communicate with each girl’s parent(s) or guardian(s) regarding upcoming events and troop information.
Encourage participation of people willing to share their skills and knowledge to enrich Girl Scouts.
To ensure the safety of girls while they participate in Girl Scout activities, review Safety Activity Checkpoints before each activity and familiarize yourself with Volunteer Essentials.
Be guided in all actions by the Girl Scout Mission, Promise, and Law.
Remain informed about and comply with the most current policies, procedures, and guidelines of Girl Scouts of Northwestern Great Lakes (GSNWGL and Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA).
Recognize that funding the organization is an integral part of service to girls and promote money-making and fundraising efforts, including Family Partnership and Council product sales.

Young Women of Achievement Banquet Chair
September 2008-May 2015

Planned and organized the annual Young Women of Achievement Banquet for over 50 Girl Scouts and volunteers.
Created PowerPoint and script for the event.
Located a venue to host the banquet.
Reserve musical entertainment.
Work with the venue to plan the menu.

Social Media Coordinator
January 2018-Present

Office Volunteer – March 2016 – May 2016