Inspiring the Next Generation of Women Leaders!

VoterGirl is one of the League of Women Voters of Metropolitan Columbus's most exciting annual volunteer opportunities! Each fall, we partner with Girl Scouts of Ohio's Heartland to host a fun, hands-on day of civic education, leadership, and community engagement for Girl Scouts from kindergarten through high school.

Using curriculum developed by the League of Women Voters of Kent, Ohio, the VOTER Girl Project combines the League's expertise in civic education with Girl Scout programming to help girls learn about democracy, voting, citizenship, and the importance of making their voices heard. Girl Scouts participate individually or with their troops in a half-day program, with morning and afternoon sessions hosted at Camp Ken Jockety in Galloway, Ohio.

Throughout the day, girls participate in age-appropriate activities, including arts and crafts, group discussions, readings, interactive lessons, and a mock election. The program supports Girl Scouts in earning citizenship-related badges, with additional requirements for some older age groups. Our goal is to help every Girl Scout leave knowing that she is already a leader and has the power to make a difference in her community!

How Can Volunteers Help?

VoterGirl wouldn't be possible without our incredible League volunteers and community partners! Each year, we need volunteers to support several important parts of the program.

Classroom Leaders & Assistant Leaders

Help guide Girl Scouts through fun, interactive civic education activities designed for their age group.

• Lead or assist with classroom lessons, discussions, crafts, and activities.
• Work alongside another volunteer to support your assigned group.
• Help girls explore leadership, citizenship, voting, and community involvement.
• Encourage participation and create a welcoming, positive learning environment.

No teaching experience is required! Curriculum and materials are provided in advance, and we host a volunteer preparation meeting to help everyone feel ready.

Mock Election Volunteers

One of the highlights of VoterGirl is our interactive voting simulation, where Girl Scouts experience what it's like to participate in an election! Girls practice checking in, receiving a ballot, and casting their vote on fun, age-appropriate topics, such as their favorite Girl Scout cookie.

Volunteers help make this experience possible by serving in roles similar to real election poll workers, including:

• Roster Judges: Help Girl Scouts find their names on the mock voter rolls and check in to vote.
• Voting Machine Judges: Assist girls with the voting process and help them cast their ballots.

This activity helps girls become familiar with the voting process while showing them that voting can be fun and empowering!

Women in Leadership Panel

Another special part of VoterGirl is our Women in Leadership panel, where Girl Scouts hear directly from women making a difference in our community. We invite local elected officials, community advocates, nonprofit leaders, and other women in leadership roles to share their experiences, answer questions, and encourage girls to recognize their own leadership potential. This is an opportunity for girls to see women in leadership, learn about different paths to making a difference, and discover how they can become leaders themselves.

What to Expect as a Volunteer

VoterGirl takes place on one day each fall, with two separate sessions:

• Morning Session: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
• Afternoon Session: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Volunteers can typically participate in one or both sessions, depending on availability and program needs.

Our program serves Girl Scouts across multiple age groups:

• Daisies: Kindergarten–1st Grade
• Brownies: 2nd–3rd Grade
• Juniors: 4th–5th Grade
• Cadettes: 6th–8th Grade
• Seniors & Ambassadors: 9th–12th Grade

Volunteer assignments and activities vary by age group and year. All classroom volunteers receive the curriculum and instructions in advance, along with an opportunity to attend a preparation meeting.

New and returning volunteers are welcome! Whether you enjoy teaching, working with children, supporting elections, or sharing your leadership experiences, there's a way to get involved.

Join Us for VoterGirl!

VoterGirl is held annually in the fall at:

Girl Scouts of Ohio's Heartland – Camp Ken Jockety
1295 Hubbard Road
Galloway, OH 43119

Volunteer sign-ups for VoterGirl 2027 will open in late summer or early fall 2027. Once registration opens, volunteers will be able to select their preferred activities and available shifts. After signing up, the LWVMC Operations Manager will be in contact with additional details, preparation materials, and instructions specific to each volunteer assignment.

Want to Help Behind the Scenes?

There's a lot of planning that goes into making VoterGirl a fun and meaningful experience each year, and we'd love your help!

We're looking for volunteers interested in supporting the planning process, including:

• Reviewing and updating the curriculum and classroom activities.
• Helping develop mock election ballots and voting activities.
• Identifying and coordinating speakers for the Women in Leadership panel.
• Helping prepare materials and organize activities to make each year's event even better!

Interested in getting involved? Contact Sophia Lombardo, Operations Manager, at vote [at] lwvcols.org to share your interests and learn how you can help plan VoterGirl 2027.

Thank You to Our Volunteers & Partners!

VoterGirl is a wonderful example of what happens when community organizations and dedicated volunteers come together to inspire young people.

We're grateful to Girl Scouts of Ohio's Heartland for their partnership, the League of Women Voters of Kent, Ohio for developing the curriculum, and the many League volunteers and community leaders who make this special day possible.

Together, we're helping the next generation of women leaders discover their voices, understand their communities, and recognize their power to make a difference!