Whether you’re a planner, an organizer, a camper, a money manager, or a cookie enthusiast, you can use your interests and availability to help build girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place.

Not only will you be making a difference in the lives of girls, but they’re sure to return the favor! Ninety-five percent of volunteers say they make girls’ lives better at Girl Scouts (and that makes them happy!). Eighty-eight percent of our volunteers say their volunteer experience with us makes their life better.

Whether you can give a few hours, a few weeks, or a few months, volunteering with Girl Scouts is flexible, fun, and makes an incredible impact on the life of every G. I. R. L.

Don’t worry you are not alone! GSCCC Volunteer Support staff will help you every step of the way. Not only to you have the council staff support, but you will also have access to some incredibly helpful online tools to help you navigate your Girl Scout volunteer journey!

Why not add some inspiration and adventure to your life? Read on to find the perfect Troop Volunteer Role for you!

Troop Leader & Co-Leader

Time commitment: Year round, 4-6 hours per month

Duties include:

• Coordinate Troop Meetings
• Plan Calendar, Activities, and Field Trips
• Assemble Troop Committee
• Agree to Term of Appointment for Troop Leader/Co-Leader Position
• Attend Monthly SU Leader Meetings or assign a representative
• Promote Girl Scout Leadership Experience opportunity and diversity
• Support/promote council and service unit programs/events
• Maintain open communication among Troop Committee and Parents
• Support council and service unit programs/events
• Create a positive and healthy environment
• Support Troop Committee as needed

 

Secretary

Time commitment: Year round, 4-5 hours per month

Duties include:

• Responsible for communication among the troop
• Send out invites, reminders, calendars, emails, social media, etc.
• Takes notes at meetings
• Promote Girl Scout Leadership Experience opportunity and diversity
• Support/promote council and service unit programs/events
• Create a positive and healthy environment
• Support Troop Committee as needed

 

Outdoor Chair

Time commitment: Occasional, as planned

Duties include:

• Work with Leaders on Planning of outdoor activities in compliance with Girl Scout Safety Guidelines
• Responsible for the completion of required training for outdoor events
• Promote Girl Scout Leadership Experience opportunity and diversity
• Support/promote council and service unit programs/events
• Create a positive and healthy environment
• Support Troop Committee as needed

 

Fall Product Sale Chair

Time commitment: Seasonal, 4-6 hours per month

Duties include:

• Attend council product training
• Responsible for collection of orders from troops and ordering product
• Coordinates product pick up and distribution
• Maintain receipt book for product
• Update product reports and order incentives
• Promote Girl Scout Leadership Experience opportunity and diversity
• Support/promote council and service unit programs/events
• Create a positive and healthy environment
• Support Troop Committee as needed

 

Treasurer

Time commitment: Year round, 3-4 hours per month

Duties include:

• Maintain accurate troop banking account records
• Responsible for collection of receipts and reimbursements
• Comply with the troop banking guidelines
• Review/Audit bank statements
• Complete and submitting Troop End Report
• Complete Troop Fundraising Reports for approval, maintain records
• Promote Girl Scout Leadership Experience opportunity and diversity
• Support/promote council and service unit programs/events
• Create a positive and healthy environment
• Support Troop Committee as needed

 

Cookie Sale Chair

Time commitment: Seasonal, 4-6 hours per month

Duties include:

• Attend council product training
• Responsible for collection of orders from troops and ordering product
• Coordinates product pick up and distribution
• Update product reports and order incentives
• Promote Girl Scout Leadership Experience opportunity and diversity
• Support/promote council and service unit programs/events
• Create a positive and healthy environment
• Support Troop Committee as needed

 

As their cheerleader, guide, and mentor, you will help girls develop skills and confidence that will last a lifetime. At Girl Scouts, you’ll be there to share every smile, exciting moment, and memory made. Be the role model she’ll always remember – sign up to be a Girl Scout volunteer today!