Parents FAQs
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I don't know anything about Girl Scouts
We have resources that do a great job of teaching the basic Girl Scout values and processes. There is no right or wrong way to run a troop. You won't be alone on this journey. Your service unit has amazing volunteers who are supportive of each other.
i don't like crafts/i'm not very outdoorsy
Good news! There are no rules saying you must be creative or artsy or campy. That is the great thing about Girl Scouts; we all share our abilities to help one another. You can tap into the other parents in your troop so everyone contributes their skills. There are also many opportunities in our council and service unit for girls to explore on their own.
what is the time commitment for running a troop?
The amount of time you spend on your troop is up to you. Most of our leaders work full time. As the leader, you get to set the time, location, and frequency of the meetings to fit your family's schedule. You can delegate jobs to other parents in your troop as well so you are not doing everything.
I want to be a leader! NOw what?
Congratulations on making a wonderful decision! Below you will find all the steps you need to follow to help you in this venture. Remember, your service unit is always there to help you.
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STEPS TO BECOMING A
VOLUNTEER 1. Register yourself and your Girl Scout online here. Our Council is California Central Coast 2. Background Checks STEPS TO BECOMING A LEADER All Leaders and Co-Leaders must first complete the (above) steps to becoming a VOLUNTEER, and then complete training: 1. Complete Girl Scouts 101 English Password : aboutGS101 Spanish Password: aboutGS101 2. Read the Quick-Start Guide of Volunteer Essentials (or en Espanol). Please continue to use Volunteer Essentials as a resource to help answer most of you questions. 3. Contact your Service Unit Registrar to set up a meeting, to receive troop-level specific support. WHAT ARE MY NEXT STEPS? 1. Before you take your troop on any trip, your Leader and Co-Leader must complete Stepping Out. Here's the Stepping Out Manual, and here's the follow-up Stepping Out Test. Once completed, turn the test in to your Service Unit Manager for review. 2. Beyond Meeting Courses (optional, and opportunities can be found on the GSCCC Event Calendar)
3. Create a log in and visit the Volunteer Tool Kit to help plan your year long meetings. |
Why Volunteer?
Come make an impact on girls in your community and watch as they make an impact on the world! That’s right.
As a Girl Scout volunteer, YOU have the potential to change girls’ lives and help them build their own success—whatever that looks like to them. She’s all Girl Scout. Are you?At Girl Scouts, girls are exploring what’s possible, turning dreams into reality, and changing the world. Here, you’ll take on leadership roles as you engage in all sorts of girl-led activities and develop skills you’ll use to make a difference. You'll unleash the confidence you need to pursue what you love and stand up for what you believe in.
A Note About Inclusivity
At Girl Scouts of the USA, a commitment to inclusivity is part of our DNA. A girl who meets or can meet membership requirements shall not be denied admission or access to Girl Scout program because of race, color, ethnicity, creed, national origin, socioeconomic status, or disability. Reasonable accommodations shall be made for girls with disabilities to ensure that girls have access to activities. For more, see the Blue Book of Basic Documents (PDF). |
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