Volunteer Zone - Main

Whether you are a Girl Scout leader, advisor, trainer or "helper," the Volunteer Zone is here to help you! Haven't joined yet? Go to How to Join - Adults. Visit here often for local, national and international Girl Scout news announcements, tips from other volunteers, information on disabilities and disability awareness, council forms and publications and all kinds of resources to help you make Girl Scouting fun and exciting for the girls – and easier for you! Also, consider joining our e-mail group list for monthly newsletters and updates.

New Volunteers

Welcome new leaders! The New Volunteers section is especially for newly registered Girl Scout adult volunteers. Haven't joined yet? Go to How to Join - Adults . Then, visit here often for news announcements, general-use forms and all different kinds of resources available to help you succeed in making Girl Scouting fun and exciting. Also, consider joining our e-mail group list for monthly newsletters and updates.

View forms and other resources related to general volunteer needs.

Have a question about Girl Scouting?

Go directly to Volunteer Voice!

Have a question about Girl Scouting?

Go directly to Volunteer Voice!

2009 Volunteer Essentials and Troop Module handbooks

Everything you need to know as a Girl Scout volunteer!

No matter why and how you choose to spend your time with Girl Scouts, your investment in time and energy will pay back ten-fold. Little can compare to the satisfaction you’ll feel as you help girls grow in self-confidence, discover their genuine selves, connect with the people and community around them, and take action to make a difference in the world.

The Volunteer Essentials handbook will guide you through everything you need to know as a Girl Scout volunteer. From taking trips and staying safe, to managing finances and program materials, your questions are answered! Download it now!

The Troop Module, an add-on to Volunteer Essentials, is a handbook for volunteers in all pathways. After you’ve read through Volunteer Essentials, come back to this module, which tells you specifically about the troop pathway.

Download it now!

Our mission defines who we are and what we do: Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place!