Latrese King has only been volunteering with Girl Scouts since December 2017, but she already loves it! And even though she only started a troop so her daughter could finally join Girl Scouts, she realized it served a far greater purpose.
“When word got out that I was forming a troop, it spread like wildfire!” she says. “And that’s how I know I’m doing the right thing for my community and for families.”Now, Latrese is a troop leader to almost 30 girls, and her dedication will allow them all to benefit from the Girl Scout Leadership Experience.
Funny enough, though, at first, Latrese thought she couldn’t do it. That she didn’t have what it takes to be a troop leader. But, her daughter gave her the strength to make it happen, and keeps at it thanks to the support from other Girl Scout volunteers in her area. They give her tips on how to run her troop, and ideas for activities and troop goals, and how to be fearless when asking for help. It’s proof of the Girl Scout sisterhood!
Now Latrese is able to give strength, courage, and valuable life skills to so many girls in return. (And sometimes she notices the parents are just as excited as the girls!)
“When it’s to better your child, why not be involved?”
We couldn’t agree more, Latrese! Thank you for all that you do for the incredibly lucky girls in your troop! We hope this year of volunteering is your first of many!
