Volunteer Essentials

Chapter 3: Being a Girl Scout Volunteer

Volunteering for Girl Scouts of EasternMissouri............................................................................................... Volunteer Roles...................................................................................................................................................... Volunteer Learning Opportunities....................................................................................................................... Volunteer Management........................................................................................................................................ CommunicationsGuidelines................................................................................................................................. Volunteer Appreciation.........................................................................................................................................

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Chapter 4: Starting a Girl Scout Troop

New Troop Leader Checklist................................................................................................................................ Volunteer Toolkit..................................................................................................................................................... Planning a TroopMeeting...................................................................................................................................... Developing a Troop Calendar................................................................................................................................ Troop Governance.................................................................................................................................................. Creating a Safe Space for Girls............................................................................................................................ Understanding Health Development in Girls.................................................................................................... Creating an Atmosphere of Acceptance and Inclusion................................................................................. KnowingYour Responsibilities............................................................................................................................. Knowing How Many Volunteers You Need: Adult/Girl Ratios....................................................................... Troop Trips............................................................................................................................................................... Transporting Girls.................................................................................................................................................. Camping.................................................................................................................................................................. Health Histories...................................................................................................................................................... Product Program Safety........................................................................................................................................ Computer and Online Safety................................................................................................................................ Insurance, Contracts, Releases of Liability and Hold Harmless................................................................. First Aid and CPR.................................................................................................................................................... Chapter 5: Safety-Wise

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Chapter 6: Managing Troop Finances

Financing Your Troop Experience........................................................................................................................ Helping Girls Reach Their Financial Goals......................................................................................................... Troop Bank Accounts............................................................................................................................................ Year-End Reporting............................................................................................................................................... Tax Exemption from Missouri Sales Tax........................................................................................................... Girl Scout Cookie and Fall Product Programs.................................................................................................. Additional Troop-Money Earning Activities.......................................................................................................

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Words, Terms and Phrases Frequently Used ..............................................................................

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