As a volunteer, the environment you create is just as important as the activities girls do—it’s the key to developing the sort of group that girls want to be part of! Cultivate a space where confidentiality is respected, and girls can express their true selves.
Troop Volunteer Resource Hub
Welcome New Leaders!
Welcome to Girl Scouts and a great new adventure! Thanks to volunteers like you, a new generation of girls will get the courage, confidence and character they need to lead their lives and become future leaders.
The Girl Scout team is here to support you.
"Welcome New Leader" Booklet
This booklet walks you through the benefits of being active as a troop volunteer for Girl Scouts, as well as first steps in starting a troop, first meetings, and more helpful information!
SEE MORECreating a Safe Space
A safe space is where girls feel that they can be themselves, without explanation or judgment.
You're a role model and a mentor to your troop. Since you play an important role in their lives, they need to know that you consider each of them an important person too. They can weather a poor meeting place or an activity that flops, but they cannot endure being ignored or rejected.
- Give a shout-out when you see them trying their best, not just when they’ve had a clear success.
- Emphasize the positive qualities that make each person worthy and unique.
- Be generous with praise and stingy with rebuke.
- Help your troop find ways to show acceptance of and support for one another.
Promote Fairness 
Build Trust
Inspire Open Communication
Managing Conflict
Communicating Effectively with Girls of Any Age
Addressing the Needs of Older Girl Scouts
When Sensitive Topics Come Up
Report Concerns
Girls to Volunteer Ratio Chart
Available Trainings & Volunteer Toolkit
Available Trainings
Empower your journey as a Girl Scout volunteer or leader with a variety of engaging, skill-building trainings offered throughout the year. From troop management and outdoor skills to leadership development and safety courses, these sessions are designed to support you every step of the way.
Click the button below to explore our Events Calendar and find the trainings that fit your role and schedule!
Volunteer Toolkit
The volunteer toolkit is a resource available to all volunteers accessible through the MY GS portal. This site will help you to plan meetings, events, trips, and badge journeys. This site also provides you with lots of pertinent information around everything Girl Scouts Volunteering.
Login with MY GS to get started.
Troop Year Planner
These helpful troop year plans guide you through each meeting.
Ready to plan your troop year? Our age-appropriate troop year plans are the best tool for first year troop leaders to get started with Girl Scouts without getting overwhelmed. The entire year is mapped out—just follow along to help your Girl Scouts complete badge activities, improve their communities, and explore the world around them.
Recruitment Flyers
Looking to grow your Girl Scout troop or spread the word about the fun and impact of Girl Scouting?
We've got you covered! Our recruitment flyers are designed to help volunteers share the excitement of Girl Scouts in their schools, neighborhoods, and communities.
Whether you're hosting an event or simply want to spark interest, these ready-to-print flyers make it easy to connect with new girls and families.
Downloadable Flyers
