The Junior League of Dallas (JLD) and the Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas (GSNETX) announced the launch of Leadership Academy: A Volunteer Leadership Experience, a new pilot program designed to strengthen leadership skills among Girl Scout adults’ (leaders and caregivers) personal leadership skills and model positive behaviors for the girls they lead.
Junior Leagues across the world have a mission to develop women to do a world of good. As part of that mission, Junior Leagues train their members to lead and become even better volunteers. Girl Scouts believe every girl has the power to change the world. Our two organizations naturally align to train girls and women to better our communities.
This initiative is part of a national pilot through the Association of Junior Leagues International (AJLI), taking place in just three Leagues across the country, and the Junior League of Dallas is proud to lead the way. As part of this shared mission to develop women and girls as changemakers, JLD and GSNETX are collaborating to deliver a unique workshop series that equips adult volunteers with the tools, confidence, and inspiration to model positive leadership behaviors for the next generation and to foster collaboration between local Girl Scout Councils and Junior Leagues.
Volunteers will develop their personal leadership style and confidence through self-awareness, collaboration, relationship-building, and effective communication, all grounded in a commitment to a shared purpose. Participants will also have the opportunity to network with other passionate Girl Scout volunteers and JLD leaders, while contributing to a national pilot program that will shape future volunteer development.
“We are honored to lead this pilot program on behalf of Junior Leagues everywhere in partnership with the Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas,” said Dr. Lindsay Davis, president of the Junior League of Dallas. “Our mission has always been to cultivate women leaders who address critical community needs through trained volunteer service, strategic funding and principled leadership. As the mom of a current Girl Scout who has already benefitted greatly from the organization’s incredible curriculum and inspiring troop leaders, this collaboration feels especially meaningful. We cannot imagine a better partner than Girl Scouts to help equip and inspire the next generation of women leaders.”
The Leadership Academy will be facilitated by Junior League of Dallas members, who will plan the programs, schedule dates, book meeting facilities and speakers, create advertising and messaging to recruit participants, and handle all other training needs. GSNETX will manage registrations through their events portal and share program details with its members.
Source: press release
