For Volunteers | Girl Scouts

Everything you need to keep your troop running smoothly

Find resources, guides, and more that are essential to volunteers

Everyone can use a little guidance, whether you’re a brand-new volunteer or a seasoned veteran. The resources on this page will help you along the way in your volunteer journey. Whether you’re looking for guidance on managing troop finances or need help planning your first year of meetings, you’ll find everything you need.

Volunteer Essentials

Your helpful guide for troop management, finances, and more.

Volunteer Learning

Whether you are a new leader, leading an existing troop, an experienced leader, we have courses for you. Learn best practices for leading Girl Scouts.

Troop Year Plans

A customizable resource featuring our most popular activities to plan a year.

Recognition

Giving and receiving recognition & appreciation is an important component of what we do.

Forms and Documents

Search for important forms and documents for managing your troop, traveling, and more.

SU Planning Resources

Answer to questions, helpful hints, and assistance for you in reaching your fullest potential.

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Girl Scout Level Resources

Whether she's moving up to 2nd or 12th grade, she will have a ton of fun. Get to know the next Girl Scout levels.

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Program Centers Reservations

Help your Girl Scout cookie entrepreneurs shine with these volunteer resources.

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Background Check & Screening

We conduct criminal background checks on volunteers and staff.

Volunteer Resources Available on MyGS

Many of your must-have tools, like gsLearn and the Volunteer Toolkit, are accessible when you log in to MyGS —always accessible via the icon on the upper right corner of our website.

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The Volunteer Toolkit is a customizable planning tool where you can find suggested meeting plans for most badges, access activity guides and badge requirements, track your Girl Scouts’ achievements, and so much more. It’s the digital planning assistant that will help you power a fun-filled—and organized—Girl Scout year.

You’ll find the Volunteer Toolkit via the left menu bar of MyGS in My Account. It’s accessible on any desktop, tablet, or mobile device.

gsLearn

gsLearn is full of essential volunteer trainings and courses, like how to lead activities the Girl Scout way, safety procedures, and advice for guiding Girl Scouts at every grade level.

You’ll find gsLearn via the left menu bar of MyGS in My Account. It’s accessible on any desktop, tablet, or mobile device, and it will be populated with any trainings you should view.