New Volunteers

Volunteer position descriptions - year-round

New leader coach

The purpose of this position is to provide support and encouragement to new troop leaders so they feel connected and able to be a successful Girl Scout troop leader. Download the new leader coach position description.

Troop opportunities

Troop leader

Have an immediate impact on the lives of girls in your community by serving as a role model, mentor and friend. You can develop a variety of skills through training, then share them with the girls as you explore new adventures together. If you enjoy working with youth and promoting strong spirits in today’s young women, this is the role for you! We will support you every step of the way. Download the troop leader/assistant troop leader position description or troop leader/assistant troop leader (Spanish-speaking).

Troop helper

Do you want to enhance the lives of girls but don't feel ready for troop leadership? Serving as a troop helper allows you to become familiar with the Girl Scout program while you support an existing troop. Troops need assistance with everything from driving to paperwork to activities to camp-outs. This is a great introduction to volunteering with Girl Scouts! Begin making a difference today! Download the troop helper or college student troop helper position description.

Assistant troop leader

One or more assistant leaders allow for more safety, activities and fun for girls! Your participation helps keep Girl Scouting available for all girls who are interested – and enriches your leadership skills at the same time. Download the troop leader/assistant troop leader position description or troop leader/assistant troop leader (Spanish-speaking).

Service unit opportunities

Service unit director

Lead and support the Girl Scout troop leaders in your geographic area. In conjunction with your service unit team, develop a plan to recruit and develop leaders, meet membership and Annual Fund goals and ensure our girl members grow to become leaders through quality programming in your area. Download the service unit director position description.

Service unit registrar

Help get our girls (and adults) registered in Girl Scouting! Registration occurs year-round, but the fall and spring months are very active. Assist volunteers with registration, collect membership forms and dues and maintain records for the service unit. This is a critical position on the service unit team. Download the service unit registrar position description.

Service unit Annual Fund chair

Provide training and support to troop Annual Fund chairpersons in your area by distributing campaign materials, attending parent meetings as needed and keeping records and reports. Help parents and troops support the Girl Scout Movement by ensuring the donation process is well coordinated and efficient. Download the Annual Fund chair - service unit position description.

Service unit recognition chair

Educate the leaders and other volunteers in your area about Girl Scout awards and promote the nomination process so that our wonderful volunteers get the recognition they deserve. Coordinate and assist in the submission of complete applications to the council’s Adult Recognition Committee and help show our volunteers how much we appreciate them. Download the service unit recognition chair position description.

Service unit Take Action chair

Help leaders develop safe and enriching service projects with their girls, locate area nonprofits that would be appropriate service opportunities and promote community service initiatives at service unit meetings. We want our girls to make the world a better place – and this position is where it all begins! Download the Take Action Chair position description.

Trainer apprentice

Educate and support leaders in a wide variety of areas – from troop leadership to camping skills to songs and games. You can enhance your own facilitation skills while supporting volunteers as they learn about Girl Scouting. Lead workshops in your geographical area that suit your schedule and interests. All new trainers are paired with an experienced or master trainer during their first year. Download the trainer apprentice position description.

Troop leader coach

Inspire and support new leaders as they get started with their troops or groups. If you have been a leader and are ready to share your experiences and give advice to those just starting, this is the perfect volunteer position for you. Download the troop leader coach position description.

Troop organizer

Help get girls off waiting lists by organizing them into troops with leaders. This position involves girl and volunteer recruitment, ordering flyers and managing the many important details of troop organization. Download the troop organizer position description.

Outreach opportunities

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