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Volunteer Essentials

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  • All About Girl Scouts
  • Troop Management
  • Troop Finances
  • Engaging Girl Scouts and Families
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  • Product Program
  • Resources and Support
  • Standards and Procedures
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Adventure Ahead

Thank you and welcome, we're glad you're here!

This guide is designed to support busy, on-the-go troop volunteers. Inside you will find details and information to help you get started on your newest adventure—being an awesome leader for Girl Scouts. We recommend that you begin by browsing the sections below and come back throughout the year to find answers to your questions as they arise. Ready to get started? Let’s go!

To download the entire Volunteer Essentials document, click here.

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About Girl Scouts

Everything you need to know about how Girl Scouting works.

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Troop Management

Tips and tricks for helping your troop run smoothly.

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Troop Finances

Help your Girl Scouts build their cookie businesses and entrepreneur skills.

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Engaging Families

Get your Girl Scouts and their families involved with your troop.

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Creating a Safe Space

Keep Girl Scouts safe in every activity they enjoy with these guidelines.

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Product Program

Learn to think like an entrepreneur and developing business smarts.

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Standards & Procedures

Everything you need to know about volunteer requirements and guidelines.

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Additional Resources and Support

Volunteering isn’t always easy, so we can’t thank you enough for jumping in to be the mentor and role model she needs.

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