Help your Troop Leader and become a Volunteer!!
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What Can Girl Scouting Do for YOU?
You will know that you are making a difference in the lives of girls
You can share knowledge, experience, and skills
You will get a feeling of accomplishment and satisfaction for helping to change the world one girl at a time
You will make new friends
You will learn new skills to share
You will increase your leadership potential
You will have fun
You will increase family involvement and quality time spent with daughters
You will get to know your daughter’s friends
You will improve the community
You will gain work experience
You will stay active and involved
You will be needed
You will build self-confidence
You will do satisfying work
You will meet new challenges
You will fulfill a tradition
You will gain recognition from others
You will help a friend
You will preserve the past
You will influence others
You will empower others
You will be a role model for your children
You will give back what you have gotten
You will show that you care
You will know that you are making a difference in the lives of girls
You can share knowledge, experience, and skills
You will get a feeling of accomplishment and satisfaction for helping to change the world one girl at a time
You will make new friends
You will learn new skills to share
You will increase your leadership potential
You will have fun
You will increase family involvement and quality time spent with daughters
You will get to know your daughter’s friends
You will improve the community
You will gain work experience
You will stay active and involved
You will be needed
You will build self-confidence
You will do satisfying work
You will meet new challenges
You will fulfill a tradition
You will gain recognition from others
You will help a friend
You will preserve the past
You will influence others
You will empower others
You will be a role model for your children
You will give back what you have gotten
You will show that you care
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Girl Scouting would not be possible without the support of caring adults - like you! Whether a leader or advisor, parent or guardian, volunteer or mentor, adults help girls discover themselves, connect with others and take action to make the world a better place!
Adults can tailor their participation in Girl Scouting to fit their schedules and lifestyles. For some volunteers, that means working directly with girls throughout the year. For others, it means lending their expertise for short-term or long-term projects.
While our volunteers are diverse, they have one thing in common - a commitment to helping girls build courage, confidence and character! In order for girls to reach their full potential in Girl Scouting, they need the guidance of caring adults like you!
Basic Qualifications
Must be 18 or over with a valid Drivers license or Photo ID.
You can find the forms needed in the [Forms] tab or by clicking the button below.
Adults can tailor their participation in Girl Scouting to fit their schedules and lifestyles. For some volunteers, that means working directly with girls throughout the year. For others, it means lending their expertise for short-term or long-term projects.
While our volunteers are diverse, they have one thing in common - a commitment to helping girls build courage, confidence and character! In order for girls to reach their full potential in Girl Scouting, they need the guidance of caring adults like you!
Basic Qualifications
- You must be at least 18 years of age
- Current Membership in Girl Scouts of the USA *GSUSA Membership Dues of $15 go to the national organization to pay for accident insurance covering participation in approved Girl Scout activities, program research and resources, training and services to councils.
- Flexible attitude and sense of humor
- Be a positive role model for tomorrow’s leaders
Must be 18 or over with a valid Drivers license or Photo ID.
You can find the forms needed in the [Forms] tab or by clicking the button below.
Males in Girl Scouting (Do-Dads)
Girl Scouting has volunteer opportunities for both men and women at the troop level. Men may volunteer with troop activities as a Do-Dad. The Do-Dad program gives adult males an opportunity to share their skills, help girls earn badges, and conduct service projects. Men can also assist with troop meetings and the Cookie Sale.
Girl Scouting has volunteer opportunities for both men and women at the troop level. Men may volunteer with troop activities as a Do-Dad. The Do-Dad program gives adult males an opportunity to share their skills, help girls earn badges, and conduct service projects. Men can also assist with troop meetings and the Cookie Sale.
We are looking for Adult Volunteers (18 & up) for the following positions within the Troop. Some Volunteers can take on multiple positions if they want.
All adults volunteering for these positions MUST be approved with GSSJC before taking on the roll. These are volunteer positions except the positions with "**" next to them. You can find the forms needed in the FORMS tab or by clicking the button below.
- Drivers: Helping transport the girls to and from events. Will require an emergency folder in every car with your information and each child that is in the vehicle.
- Parents that have Hobbies to share
- **Troop Sponsors: To help fund the Troop outside of product sales and dues.
- **Supply Manager: To keep the supplies and bring them when needed.
- Financial Assistant: Help maintain Troop bank account in accordance with council policies and guidelines. Disburses funds as needed. Help keep accurate records of community finances and bank account and prepare community budget and help prepare financial reports.
- Cookie Sales Manager: Work with troop to plan and implement the Girl Scout cookie program, emphasizing the 5 Skills for Girls. Provide support and guidance to girls and adults in goal-setting and delivery of the cookie sale. Coordinate cookie sale in partnership with community product sales team to ensure proper procedures are followed.
- Fall Product Manager: Work with troop to plan and implement the Girl Scout fall product program. Provide support and guidance to girls and adults in goal-setting and delivery of the fall product sale. Coordinate fall product sale in partnership with community product sales team to ensure proper procedures are followed.
- CPR/First Aid Trained and is currently certified
All adults volunteering for these positions MUST be approved with GSSJC before taking on the roll. These are volunteer positions except the positions with "**" next to them. You can find the forms needed in the FORMS tab or by clicking the button below.
The following steps outline how to become a Troop Volunteer leader:
- Begin with the volunteer application process.
- All adults assuming a leadership role must complete a Volunteer Application and Criminal Background Check Authorization Form (GSSJC F-39)(English Version), Solicitud de Voluntario y Autorizacion de liberacion de antecedentes criminales (GSSJC F-39SP) (Spanish Version). You may also obtain these forms by calling the membership department at 713-292-0300 or 1-800-392-4340.
- Congratulations! Upon successful report from the criminal background check, you have just progressed from being an applicant to becoming a Girl Scout volunteer.
- Next step...getting trained.
- Passport to Girl Scouting
Troop/group leaders are required to complete a 3 hours basic leadership training course called Passport to Girl Scouting. It is provided in video format in your area and is conducted by trained Girl Scout volunteers and staff. If you are unable to attend one of these trainings, it is also available in home study format. Home studies can be ordered online . You can now be officially appointed as a troop/group leader and may now conduct troop/group meetings! Passport to Girl Scouting is a prerequisite for "Leadership Essentials” training. - Leadership Essentials
This course provides information for leaders working with girls of all ages. This should be done within 3 months of your leadership appointment. It ensures that you will be prepared to deliver a fun, enriching and safe Girl Scout program to the girls in your troop/group. This 3-hour training is offered by trained Girl Scout volunteers and staff in your service area - during the day, evening, and on weekends to meet the needs of volunteers. Adults unable to attend Leadership Essentials in a classroom setting can take the home study course. - Level Training
Level trainings specific to Daisy/Brownie, Junior or Cadette Girl Scouts are highly recommended for volunteers working with girls in those age levels. These courses cover specifics to working with girls at that age. Home study kits are offered at a minimal cost to Girl Scout volunteers. A complete list of training materials are published in the Council's newsletter, The Golden Link. You may also view the list of courses offered online. - Specials Training
Courses are offered to enrich the Girl Scouting experience. These courses include Journey’s, songs, games, crafts, ceremonies, Helping Girls Thrive, Bully’s, pocketful of program; and much, much more.
- Passport to Girl Scouting
- Onward and upward...forming the troop.
- A minimum of five girls and two adults are required to form a troop/group, however, the sky is the limit! Offering an “open” troop/group provides all girls with the opportunity to benefit from the uniqueness of Girl Scouting. Volunteers from your community (geographic area where your troop is located) and/or your membership manager will assist you with recruiting girls and adults, adhering to the proper girl-to-adult ratio standards, and officially registering your troop/group. Girl Scout membership registration is required of all girls and adults participating in the program. The annual membership dues are $15. Financial assistance is available upon request.
- Getting started and getting help.
- Securing an appropriate troop/group meeting site is the next item on your agenda. Schools, faith-based organizations, community centers, park buildings, private homes, and meeting rooms of hospitals, government buildings, private businesses, local banks, and public libraries are some of the many meeting sites used by a troop/group. Consider the girls’ needs, the availability of the meeting site, and the leadership team’s personal time schedules when arranging for a meeting day and time. Consult with your community volunteers and/or your membership manager if assistance is needed.
- Prior to meeting with the girls, the leadership team hosts a Parent’s Meeting. Introduce yourself and announce your ideas for the troop/group program. Also ask parents to assist the troop/group by forming a Troop/Group committee. Committed parents and guardians are a welcome addition and can take care of the many details that enable a troop/group to operate smoothly. Parents can use the Family Guide (English) or Family Guide (Spanish) as a reference to questions about their daughter’s Girl Scout experience.
- Having a great time!
- Girl Scout fellowship is part of the fun for adults as well as girls. Enjoy new friendships with other local troop/group leaders by attending your community meetings. In addition, the meetings are convenient avenues for you to learn new skills, stay abreast of Council happenings, problem solve, share ideas, and grow as a Girl Scout volunteer.
- Troop/group meetings, field trips, service projects, badge work, camping trips, product sales, career exploration, learning, discovering, laughing, sharing and much more! That’s what Girl Scouts is all about. So go ahead and have a great time interacting with the girls and being a super Girl Scout Leader.