Service Team Resources

What is a Service Unit (SU)?

A Girl Scout Service Unit is a specifically defined geographic area designed to best serve the girls and volunteers in the area. The Girl Scout council has a budget to support only a small staff in proportion to the population, the delivery of Girl Scout services relies heavily on volunteers. Troop leaders provide direct services to girls while service units/teams provide vital support to leaders, girls, and parents through meeting, events, recruitment activities, financial management, etc.

The purpose of a Service Team (ST) is to encourage, support and organize local Girl Scout troops by providing direct support and services to Girl Scout members, including girls, leaders, and volunteers, as well as parents and caregivers. The Service Team engages their local community to encourage the overall mission of the Girl Scouts Arizona Cactus Pine Council.

The Function of a Service Team (ST): The Service Team helps recruit new girl and adult members as well as engage and retain existing girl and adult members through local SU events and opportunities. Service Teams provide an extra layer of support to local volunteers, allowing Girl Scouts to reach more girls in more ways.

What does a Service Team Do?

Work with the MSE to recruit new girl and adult members
Support Girl Scout troop leaders, volunteers, and girls to keep troops engaged
Recognize volunteer contributions and efforts
Promote participation in the GSAPC Cookie and Fall Product Programs
Host events and activities that meet the needs of the Girl Scouts in their SU
Develop networks within their community to open additional opportunities for girls and volunteers

Position Descriptions and Resources

Service Unit Planning Packet
Service Team Manual

Adult Recognition Coordinator

Position Description
eSign Position Agreement
Manual
Fun Recognitions
A Year of Recognitions
Short and Snappy: Recognizing Volunteers
Adult Recognitions Record
Adult Awards & Recognitions
Service Unit Volunteer Recognition Order Form

Questions, contact recognitions@girlscoutsaz.org

Cookie Program Team

The Power of Cookies

Cookie – Manager
eSign Position Agreement

Cookie – Training Specialist
eSign Position Agreement

Cookie – IGM Specialist
eSign Position Agreement

Cookie – Program Delivery Specialist
eSign Position Agreement

Cookie – Girl Reward Specialist Position

Galletas – Especialista De Premios Para Las Niñas

eSign Position Agreement

Cookie – Ebudde Specialist
eSign Position Agreement

Cookie – Rally Specialist
eSign Position Agreement

Bilingual Specialist

Position Description
eSign Position Agreement

Questions, contact mhall@girlscoutsaz.org.

Communications Specialist

Position Description
eSign Position Agreement

Document to review/utilize in this position

Event Planning

Events Manager Position Description
eSign Position Agreement

Events Coordinator Position Description
eSign Position Agreement

Brand Marketing & Publicity Guidelines and Resources

Flier Essentials

Encampment Guide

Volunteer Service Unit Partnership Sign-up Form
View the Virtual Service Unit Event Planning Resources Repository Add Resources to the Virtual Service Unit Event Planning Repository
Service Unit Program Opportunity Worksheet:

Inform Council staff of your neighborhood's Girl Scout events and programs. You can choose to have your event advertised on the Council Activity Calendar (but it's not required).

If you need more guidance or help, please contact Customer Care at reghelp@girlscoutsaz.org.

Fall Product Program Team