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Opportunity Catalog

Wouldn’t it be great if every Girl Scout could join a troop? Some youth don’t have the opportunity because they can’t find one in their area. By welcoming one more Girl Scout into your troop, you offer them a sense of belonging and the chance to develop courage and confidence to try new things and take the lead.

We can offer Girl Scouts and volunteers easy access to troop membership with your help. By listing your troop openings in the Opportunity Catalog, families can select your troop—if it meets their location and scheduling requirements.

To update your troop meeting information in the Catalog, log into your My GS account, select "My Troops", and click on your troop number. Select "Meeting Details" at the top of the screen, and click on “Edit Meeting Details”.

To update the number of Girl Scouts you are willing to welcome, use our online form.

Opportunity Catalog FAQ
What is the Opportunity Catalog?

The Opportunity Catalog is an online listing of troops—some with space available, and others that are new troop opportunities for girls and/or volunteers. It enables caregivers to search by zip code to find local troops, making it easier and quicker for their girls to begin their leadership journey. Caregivers also will be able to sign up for available volunteer opportunities as they register their girl(s). This means more girls and adults participating in Girl Scouting!

How does the Opportunity Catalog work?

Troop leaders welcoming more girls into their troop will submit their information to be included in the online Opportunity Catalog using this online form. If you need to update your listing at any time, log into your My GS account, select "My Troops", and click on your troop number. Select "Meeting Details" at the top of the screen, and click on “Edit Meeting Details”.

Tell us how many available spaces you have in your troop (we encourage a minimum troop size of 12 girls), and when and where your troop meets, and we’ll add it to the online catalog so girls and potential volunteers can be matched with your opportunities.

Your service unit team and volunteer support specialist will provide any guidance you need as you welcome new girls and volunteers into your troop.

If your family is new to Girl Scouts, please provide contact information on our girl registration webpage to view troop options in the Opportunity Catalog.

How does a girl join my troop?

Fill out this online form to let us know you have room in your troop. We will use your response to add your troop to the Opportunity Catalog. When the troop is added to the Opportunity Catalog, caregivers will be able to select the troop as part of the registration process. You would receive an automated notification when a new girl chooses your troop! Once your troop is full, your troop will no longer appear in the catalog.

What information will my listing include?

Listings in the Opportunity Catalog include troop number, grade levels, approximate location, meeting schedule, and the number of openings remaining for girls and volunteers. 

What am I committing to by adding my troop's information?

The goal of the Opportunity Catalog is to make it easier for girls to join a troop, and for adults to find compatible volunteer opportunities. Once you list opportunities for your troop, you must accept all new girl(s) who enroll until your troop reaches capacity.

What if I don't know the new girl/volunteer who joins my troop?

One of the best parts of Girl Scouting is having the opportunity to make new friends, and we hope leaders will welcome any new girl or volunteer who selects their troop. If, after talking with a new member, you find the troop placement is the wrong fit for either party, please reach out to us at customercare@gsema.org.

Are there troop size requirements? What if there are special circumstances?

We recommend a minimum of 12 girls per troop to provide a diverse, interactive experience for all. We understand there may be circumstances that make this impractical or challenging. If you would like to request a specific troop size, please complete this online form or contact your volunteer support specialist to discuss the options.

What if I have an opening mid-year?

The Opportunity Catalog can be updated at any time.

What if my troop is at capacity?

If you feel your troop is already at maximum capacity, you do not need to join the catalog. Returning members can renew, but new members won’t be able to select your troop from the catalog. There is no troop maximum. Troops may welcome as many girls as they would like as long as they are meeting volunteer to girl ratios (Volunteer Essentials). If you already have 12 girls and would like more, you can let us know by filling out this form.


My GS

Each Girl Scout household has a membership profile in the My GS portal. Troop leaders will have troop and family membership tabs, while primary caregivers will have access to only their family memberships information. Your email address is your username. Choose "Forgot Your Password?" if you need to reset it. You can access your My GS account at your convenience from your desktop or mobile device.

The Volunteer Toolkit

The Volunteer Toolkit (VTK) is a time-saving online resource to help you make the most of every troop meeting and activity. It's designed for leading K-12 troops, but troop leaders working with older girls will find great information, too. The VTK provides everything needed to plan an awesome year of Girl Scouting. Watch this video to learn how to organize your troop with the VTK.

May we help you?

Have a question about Girl Scouts, our website, your membership status, or programs? We’re here to help! Use the Contact Us webform, or email CustomerCare@gsema.org.

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