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Recruiting Girls and Volunteers

We want to help you spread the word about your Girl Scout troop!. Whether adding girls and adults to your existing troop, spreading the word about your new Girl Scout troop, and even while you wait to complete your onboarding and get a troop number, you can talk to your girl’s friends, your neighbors, and other families in the community to make sure that your girl will have a lively troop. As a bonus, more girls usually means more adults who will be happy to help you lead!

In addition to your word of mouth efforts, our Membership Team will support you with recruiting girls, hosting parent information nights at your girl’s school, and providing customized resources to help you spread the word. 

Recruitment Resources

Customizable Recruitment Material

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Girl Invitation - A customizable invite to invite prospective girls and share troop information.

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Join My Troop Fillable Flyer - A customizable flyer to let everyone know what makes your troop specials.

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Join My Troop Facebook Cover Image - Update your Facebook Cover Photo to let your friends know your troop has open spots.

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Join My Troop Facebook Profile Image - Use this image as your Facebook profile image.

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Join My Troop Square Social Media Graphic - Use this image on your social media account to post about your troop.

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Instructions for Girl & Adult Registration Steps - A customizable instruction sheet to help parents register and join the troop.

Troop Volunteer Roles

Troop Leadership - Girl Program Mentor

The Girl Program Mentor is responsible for girl-led activities for their troop which addresses current girl interests and needs through the Girl Scout Leadership Experience (GLSE). 

We encourage at least 2 adults for this position. This position requires passing a background check.

Troop Leadership - Product Program Chair

The Product Program Chair organizes and oversees both Product Programs throughout the year to include girl-led goal setting and decision making. Product Programs include Fall Products Sale and Cookie Program Activity. 

We encourage at least 2 adults for this position. This position requires passing a background check.

Troop Leadership - Troop Administrator

The Troop Administrator is responsible for organizing and coordinating all the troop’s financials, paperwork, registrations, and communications. 

We encourage at least 1 adult for this position. This position requires passing a background check.

Troop Treasurer

In collaboration with the Troop Leadership Team, manages the troops funds, records and reporting according to the National and Local Girl Scout Council standards and guidelines. 

We encourage at least 1 adult for this position. This position requires passing a background check.

Troop Support

Assists with Troop Leadership Team with activities as needed and attends troop activities, field trips, and special events. 

We encourage at least 2-3 adults for this position. This position requires passing a background check.

Adult Members

Adult members are helpers of the troop. They may attend meetings to help with activities, prep work for activities prior to meetings and outings, be an extra hand for meetings.  They are not able to be a driver for the troop, and cannot be left alone with the girl/girls. They must have another adult troop position with them (with the exception of and other adult member). 

We encourage at least 2-3 adults for this position. This position does not require a background check.

Please note that the number of volunteer/adults is determined on the age and the number of girls in the troop. Click here to view the guide Girl Scout girl to adult ratio. Adults are always welcome as volunteers and your troop may have more than the recommended ratio.

Questions??

Our Membership Team, as well as all our staff is here to support you whenever you need. Please email them directly or contact Customer Care at customercare@girlscouts-gsci.org or 888-623-1237.