Become a Volunteer | Girl Scouts

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Find your purpose as a Girl Scout volunteer!

As a volunteer with Girl Scouts, you provide opportunities for girls to discover themselves. You help them try new things, build each other up, and make unforgettable memories through fun, laughter, and connection.

Ready to make amazing Girl Scout memories together as a Girl Scout volunteer? You don?t need any special experience to get involved?just a passion for helping Girl Scouts learn, grow, and have fun.

New to Girl Scouts?

^{* The annual Girl Scout membership is valid from October 1 through September 30 of the following year. Girl Scout memberships must be renewed annually.}

Ready to get started as a Girl Scouts of Orange County volunteer?

Whether you are a new volunteer or if you are adding a new role, begin the process here. You will then be directed to complete the following steps:

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During the registration process, you can browse the volunteer opportunities in your area or for a particular troop. If you’re not sure which opportunity to choose, select “Unsure”, and we’ll help you find the right one for you.

Learn about the various volunteer roles!

You can also select your volunteer role through your MyGS Member Profile.

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Next, you will provide some information about you and pay the annual national membership dues of $35.

Annual dues support the national Girl Scouts organization, covers you under our liability insurance, and supports the research and program development our local council relies upon.

The council service fee enables local councils to provide additional volunteer support and ensure girls receive the best leadership opportunities available.

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All Volunteers are required to do a name-based background check. Some roles also require a fingerprint-based background check in addition to the name-based background check. Please review Fingerprint FAQ for further information on requirements for volunteers working with youth and managing finances.

Once you have chosen a volunteer opportunity, you will receive an email, with further instructions on how to complete the background check process. Please note, this may take a few days to process.

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This video will provide you with a brief overview of our organization, mission and the tools you will be using as a volunteer.

Looking for the orientation video? Volunteers who need to complete this step can find this video when they log into the Girl Scout Member Community.

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All volunteers are required to review and sign our GSOC Volunteer Agreement each year. If you are a Service Unit Lead or SU Data Management Volunteer with Looker Access, you will also need to sign a GSOC Non-Disclosure Agreement before you start.

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We offer a wide range of quality and convenient adult learning opportunities that are essential to helping our volunteers gain the skills and knowledge to deliver the life-changing Girl Scout Leadership Experience. Our adult learning opportunities are an investment in you and the girls you serve.

To learn more about training offerings and upcoming sessions, select a topic below:

Learn more via GirlScoutsOC.org/volunteertraining.

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As a GSOC volunteer, you will receive support from both staff and administrative volunteers in your local community.

Need support in connecting with your team? Contact Customer Care.

Girl Scout Experience Box

New Daisy & Brownie troop leaders from participating councils can receive complimentary monthly supplies delivered right to their door.

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Preview Your Year

Get a glimpse into all the fun you'll make possible as a troop leader with our easy-to-follow Troop Year Plans.

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