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Burned
Out? Not Me!
Seven
Steps for Managing Volunteer Time from Leader Magazine
1. Take time
to learn about Girl Scouting while slowly increasing your
responsibilities. Avoid doing too much too soon.
2. Apply the
same progression chart that your girls use, to yourself. Don't try
to cram all your training into one year.
3. Choose
projects and activities carefully. Don't hesitate to say
"no" to a task or feel compelled to involve your troop in
every activity offered by our council or service unit.
4. Give
yourself a chance to recharge. Back away for a while if you feel
drained.
5. Recruit
help. Don't try to do everything on your own. Having a great
Co-Leader is ideal, but some of the best resources any leader could
have are program aides, trained teenage Girl Scout eager to assist.
6. Take
advantage of service unit meetings to connect with other leaders.
7. Ask
fellow volunteers for advice and don't hesitate to share your
frustrations and concerns. Chances are they've been there.
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