GSEM Volunteer Essentials

Episodic volunteers are short term volunteers who volunteer for a specific purpose and are under the direction of a staff member or Girl Scout volunteer responsible for program implementation. Episodic volunteers are encouraged to become a Girl Scout member and pay membership dues. There may be instances when an episodic volunteer will be required to complete a Criminal Background Check. This will be determined by the type of program and will be announced with the volunteer opportunity.

Troop Leadership Roles

Troop Leader

Troop leaders are the primary leader of girls. They plan and guide regularly scheduled troop meetings, organize activities outside of the regular meeting place and oversee troop administrative duties. Troop assistant leaders assist the troop leaders by supporting troop activities or by handling specific tasks as needed. Troop volunteers include any registered adult who helps a troop regularly and/or has regular contact with the girls and may intentionally or unintentionally be left alone with girls, will transport girls other than their own or will handle troop funds (including supervising Girl Scout Cookie booths). When a troop participates in a Council Product Program, like Treats & Reads or Cookie Program, it is recommended that one registered, background checked and approved adult, other than the leader, manage Product Program sales for the troop. These roles entail attending training, managing funds, retaining permission forms and distributing sales materials.

Troop Assistant Leader

Troop Support Volunteer

Troop Treats & Reads Manager and Troop Cookie Manager

Your Other Responsibilities as a Girl Scout Volunteer Include:

• Accepting the Girl Scout Promise and Law • Understanding the Three Keys to Leadership that are the basis of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience: Discover, Connect and Take Action • Sharing your knowledge, experience and skills with a positive and flexible approach • Working in a partnership with girls so that their activities are girl-led, allow them to learn by doing and allow for cooperative (group) learning; you’ll also partner with other volunteers and council staff for support and guidance • Organizing fun, interactive, girl-led activities that address relevant issues and match girls’ interests and needs • Providing guidance and information regarding Girl Scout troop meetings with girls’ parents or guardians on a regular and ongoing basis through a variety of methods, including email, phone calls, newsletters, blogs, other forms of social media and any other method you choose • Communicating effectively and delivering clear, organized and vibrant presentations or information to an individual or the troop • Overseeing with honesty, integrity and careful record-keeping the funds that girls raise • Maintaining a close connection with your Neighborhood Service Team, as well as council staff • Facilitating a safe experience for every girl

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