Share your WAGGGS volunteering story. Your leadership journey can inspire volunteers globally.
Are you a passionate WAGGGS volunteer, part of the WAGGGS Volunteer Pool and Network, and want to showcase your story, celebrate your achievements or milestones and inspire others?
We want to celebrate your journey and showcase the incredible leadership of WAGGGS volunteers worldwide!
Your leadership journey is unique; it shows the strength and quality of our Volunteer Network. We want to hear from YOU!
This initiative is a chance to highlight and celebrate our volunteers and their diverse leadership journeys.
🌍 Endorsed Volunteers from each region will be featured in an exclusive Campfire dashboard, sharing their volunteering & leadership stories.
📢 How to participate:
Help us celebrate your leadership and achievements by sharing your volunteering story!
Choose at least 3 questions (feel free to answer more if you wish) to guide your narrative.
Volunteer Story Questions:
Your Leadership Journey
How did you become involved in WAGGGS?
What leadership roles have you taken on? All roles, minor/major roles matter!
What inspired you to practice leadership as a Volunteer in your role?
Challenges & Growth
What has been the biggest challenge in your leadership journey?
How did WAGGGS help you overcome obstacles?
What leadership mindsets have you developed along the way?
Impact & Contributions
How has your leadership positively impacted your community, MO, or region?
Can you share a memorable moment or success from your experience as a WAGGGS Volunteer and/or member of the WAGGGS Volunteer Network?
What lessons from volunteering with WAGGGS have shaped your approach to leadership?
📩 How to Submit Your Story
📅 Deadline: Ongoing
⏳ Selection is rolling—submit early for a chance to be showcased sooner!
📧 Submission Requirements:
Your story (400–500 words) could be written in any of the 4 WAGGGS official languages (English, Spanish, Arabic, or French)
Attach it as a Word document and include your high-quality photos and the consent in the same email.
Send everything to [email protected] writing: “VOLUNTEER STORY” under the subject line.
Selection Criteria for Featured Stories:
Personal growth & commitment: The volunteering story demonstrates personal growth and a strong connection to WAGGGS leadership model.
Leadership Impact: Shares tangible milestones and examples of leadership in action.
Clear Leadership Journey: The submission provides a coherent and engaging narrative about the volunteer's journey.
Unique Perspectives: We are looking for stories that highlight innovative leadership, problem-solving, intergenerational collaboration, cultural insights, or personal experiences that reflect the diversity of our movement.
Adherence submission requirements: The submitted story stays within the 400 – 500-word limit, arrives on time, and includes a photo and the signed consent.
You will be notified as soon as possible.
💬 Have questions? Reach out to Miryam Justo.
Let’s celebrate the power of WAGGGS volunteers! 🎉