Never been a Girl Scout? It's not too late. Girl Scouts come in all age groups-all you have to want is to make a difference in the lives of girls. Adults 18 years of age or older can join Girl Scouts to serve as a mentor, speak at a Girl Scout event, volunteer in a troop or group, offer services at the council level, or simply say "I believe in the Girl Scout mission and want to show my support by becoming a member."

   Membership is what you make it. Pitch in your expertise or build a skill you've always wanted to develop. Speak any foreign languages? Dabble in Web design? Girl Scouts of Central California South needs your talent! You can spend an hour, a day, or more, depending on your schedule. We're looking for members who believe in girls and volunteers who represent the diversity of the world we live in - women, men, young adults, senior citizens, people of all racial and ethnic backgrounds, and of course our treasured Alumnae.

   Find out more about volunteering opportunities and discover the many ways you can help girls grow strong.

   Adults act as coaches who help girls develop leadership skills by using these processes:

• Girl-Led - Girls play an active part in figuring out the what, where, when, how, and why of their activities. They lead the planning and decision-making as much as possible.
  
  
• Learning by Doing - Girls engage in continuous cycles of action and reflection that result in deeper understanding of concepts and mastery of practical skills.
  
  
• Cooperative Learning - Girls work together toward shared goals in an atmosphere of respect and collaboration that encourages the sharing of skills, knowledge and learning.