Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteers are essential elements in Girl Scouts. In partnership with committed adults, girls develop qualities that will serve them all their lives. Qualities like strong values, social conscience, and conviction about their own potential and self-worth.

Volunteers have fun with girls by going on day or overnight trips, camping, making arts and crafts, singing, learning about local history, photography, space, etc. and making lasting friendships.


By becoming a volunteer you will have the satisfaction of knowing that you are making a difference in a young girl's life.






















 

Leader, Co-Leader &
Assistant Leader
Carry out a Girl Scout program in a group setting, help girls to grow, learn, have fun, make decisions and discover the world around them.

Troop Committee Member
Support the troop, assisting with: registration, cookie sales, transportation or locating resources girls need to carry out their plans and projects.

Service Unit Manager
Ensure that quality Girl Scout programs are offered to every eligible girl in a geographic area. Appoint and support service team members and troop/group leaders.

Service Team Members



Troop Organizer
Establish troops/groups with girls and adults
and help them get organized; place new members
in troops/groups throughout the year.

Troop Consultant
Provide program help to troop/group leaders,
help leaders improve their leadership
skills by motivating, advising, encouraging
and assisting them in the use of
GSUSA, GSNA, and community resources.


Cookie Chair
Train and support troop cookie captains, collect
and compile service unit cookie order, distribute
cookie orders to troops, collect and compile
final reports.

Family Partner Chair
Promote annual family giving opportunity,
distribute information, collect troop's donations,
submit donations and reports to council.


Registrar
Help leaders fill out membership registration
forms and submit to council; maintain service unit
membership records.

Communications Representative
Serve as media liaison with Girl Scout
troops/service unit, the council and the
community.


Special Event Coordinator
Plan and help implement special service unit
events, such as Thinking Day Celebrations
or Bridging events.

 

Program Consultant
Share skills and knowledge with Girl Scout leaders, working directly with girls,
or helping with council events.

Trainer
Serve as a resource in planning course content, conduct training courses for Girl Scout
adults to help them develop in their job skills.

Task Group Member
Work on short-term operational projects such as updating training course outlines,
developing membership support aids, planning council-wide events or working with council public relations.

Speaker
Make presentations at community organizations meetings to tell the Girl Scout story,
recruit volunteers and seek support for the council.

Board Member
Represent the needs and interests of the entire council when establishing policies
and making long range plans for the future of Girl Scouting.





















If you are interested in any of the volunteer positions listed
or if you have special talents that may be of interest to Girls Scouts and GSNA, Inc.,
please email our Volunteer Specialist or contact the GSNA, Inc Service Center at
256.883.1020 or 800.410.8338

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