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Volunteer with Girl Scouts and help girls find what’s within.

Be part of the moments that spark confidence, courage, and joy—sign up and make a difference today!

Behind every girl who discovers her strength is a volunteer who shows up, cheers her on, and believes in her. You already have what it takes to inspire girls to explore, grow, and lead. Along the way, you’ll build your own confidence, strengthen your leadership skills, and connect with a supportive community that shares your passion.

Volunteer as a troop leader: Guide a group of Girl Scouts by creating a fun, safe space. We’ll help you get started with easy-to-use tools like the Girl Scout Experience Box and ready-made Troop Year Plans so you can focus on fun, growth, and connection.

Be a supportive adult volunteer: Help girls thrive by assisting with meetings, activities, or special events, no matter your schedule or experience.

Get involved on your terms. Choose a role that fits your time and interests—from leading a troop to lending a hand behind the scenes.

No previous experience is required to support girls as they build confidence, skills, and lifelong friendships through the Girl Scout experience. Your local Girl Scout Council can help get you started.

The Girl Scout membership year runs from October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2027. Annual membership dues are $65 for girl members and $30 for adult members. Additional local fees and discounts may apply. Financial aid may be available. Girl Scout memberships must be renewed annually.

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Volunteer Information Meetings

Whether you’re thinking of becoming a troop leader or would just like to lend a hand as a Girl Scout volunteer, you’re invited to join us online to learn more!

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Curious about volunteering with Girl Scouts? Whether you’re thinking about becoming a troop leader or would just like to lend a hand as a troop helper, you’re invited to join us — from wherever you are! After you register, you will receive a confirmation email with a link to log on to your session.

All virtual sessions begin at 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, October 22 – Register
Monday, November 2 – Register
Wednesday, November 18 – Register
Thursday, December 3 – Register
Tuesday, December 15 – Register

Make a Difference That Lasts

Make an impact

Inspire girls to turn what they love into positive impact in their communities.

Discover adventure

Encourage girls to try new challenges and experiences that expand their world.

Grow together

Help girls connect with their friends, who cheer them on every step of the way.

Explore outdoors

Encourage girls to grow their courage through camping, hiking, and new outdoor experiences.

Volunteers—We Got You!

Troop Year Planners make mapping out your year easier and more fun than ever. Try them out now!

SEE PLANS

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Troop Roles

Adults guide Girl Scouts together, sharing the responsibilities and the fun! All training is provided for each role.

Troop Co-leader

Two co-leaders are required to form a troop.
The co-leaders work together to schedule and plan troop meetings and activities.
Girl Scout membership with an approved background check is required.
Access to an online Volunteer Toolkit, complete with pre-planned meetings and program content.
Time commitment: 10 to 15 hours a month.

Troop Treasurer

Manage troop finances, secure a troop checking account and track income and expenses.
Girl Scout membership with an approved background check is required.
Time commitment: three hours a month.

Fall Product Sale Coordinator

Oversee the troop’s fall fundraiser of candy, nuts and magazines.
Place orders, manage inventory, handle money and distribute product.
Should be well organized and comfortable with spreadsheets and technology.
Girl Scout membership with an approved background check is required.
Time commitment: two hours a week during seven weeks in September/October/November.

Troop Cookie Coordinator

Oversee the troop’s cookie program.
Place orders, manage inventory, schedule cookie booths, handle money and distribute cookies.
Should be well organized and comfortable with spreadsheets and technology.
Girl Scout membership with an approved background check is required.
Time commitment: five hours a week during the cookie sale in January/February/March.

Troop Helper

Support the troop at meetings regularly, as well as chaperoning, and/or driving girls to and from activities and events.
Girl Scout membership with an approved background check is required.
There can be an unlimited number of troop helpers per troop!
Time commitment for this position varies by necessity.

Starting New Troops

How many volunteers and girls are needed to start a troop?

It takes two unrelated adults and five girls to start a troop. However, Girl Scout research has shown for troops to be successful, the ideal troop size is at least 12 girls.

As a troop forms, Girl Scouts encourages the participation of one or more caregivers from every family in every troop. As more girls join, additional troop leadership is required to maintain GSUSA safety ratios. A caregiver can be another adult family relative or legal guardian.

Troops must have at least two trained troop co-leaders, one of whom is female. There is no limit to the number of co-leaders a troop can have. One adult never leads alone or is left alone with a group of girls or an individual girl.

Each caregiver who is helping with the troop, or just staying at the meetings on the sidelines, must register as a member and have a background check.

How do I start a troop?

To get started, go to mygs.girlscouts.org, create your account and register as a member.
Contact us at customercare@gsccc.org and let us know you would like to start a troop.
When you become a member, we will mark you as “Troop Helper” temporarily to trigger the background check.
Once the background check is complete we will let the New Troop Support Specialist know you are ready to be set up with your online training.
Complete your training and you are ready to lead!

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