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Where Leadership Grows

Find your purpose as a Girl Scout volunteer!

As a volunteer with Girl Scouts, you provide opportunities for kids 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 training to get involved—just a passion for helping Girl Scouts learn, grow, and have fun. Your local Girl Scout council can help get you started.

Sign up to be a volunteer today.

Become a Volunteer

There are so many amazing ways you can support Girl Scouts!

Read about all of the ways to volunteer, like:

  • Be a troop co-leader that supports her every meeting
  • Mentor as a Girl Scout Cookie professional so she and her troop can reach their goals
  • Use your special talents to provide behind-the-scenes skills
  • Lend a hand painting, building, or revitalizing a Girl Scout facility.

Whether you can give a few hours, a few weeks, or a few months, volunteering with Girl Scouts is flexible and fun!

You must be a registered member if you would like to volunteer with us. Click here to register. 

*Girl Scout memberships must be renewed annually. The membership year is October 1–September 30.  

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

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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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Our Promise to Volunteers

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  • a volunteer position description and training
  • an extensive network of resources, contacts, and program ideas and ensure services, materials, and resources are available and accessible
  • current information on upcoming events and activities through newsletters, meetings, and online resources
  • ongoing support, guidance, evaluation, and recognition of your volunteer service.

We will also: 

  • respect your expertise and prior experiences 
  • create an engaging and educational learning experience
  • provide curated information in your educational progression
  • identify connections between your volunteer service and professional skills development.
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