To ensure you have everything you need to be successful in your role, the following resources are available to all volunteers.
Blue Book of Basic Documents: This publication contains all of the basic documents of Girl Scouts of the United States of America. It is the foundation for the work of all Girl Scout councils. Available online or in print by request.
GSCSA Volunteer Policies: Policies and procedures in volunteer management at GSCSA. Available online or in print by request.
Safety Activity Checkpoints: Safety checkpoints tailored for each activity girls might participate in. Available online or in print by request.
Volunteer Orientation: Online training created and updated by GSUSA to introduce volunteers to Girl Scouting. Online only.
Leadership Essentials: Online training created and updated by GSUSA to introduce volunteers to the Girl Scout Leadership Experience. Online only.
Intro to Leading Daisy, Brownie, and Junior Troops: An in-person introduction to leading troops of girls in grades K – 5. The training manual is available online and a printed copy is given to each volunteer that attends the training.
Intro to Leading Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador Troops: An in-person introduction to leading troops of girls in grades 6 – 12. The training manual is available online and a printed copy is given to each volunteer that attends the training.
Volunteer Essentials 2011 Home Study and Exam: Volunteer Essentials is a national resource, customized by each council. At GSCSA, it is the final step in the Troop Leadership Certification process. The home study is available online and a printed copy is given to each volunteer at the conclusion of Intro to Leading.
Troop Camp Basics: Covers essentials for fun, safe, and enriching camping. If you have never completed previous Girl Scout camp training, at least one adult in the troop must complete Troop Camp Basics before the troop may camp. This course is also recommended before day hiking. Troops and service units may request a training in their area.
Troop Camp Basics Exam: If a registered adult Girl Scout leader, volunteer, or parent has previous outdoor and camping experience, you are eligible to take the Troop Camp Basics test-out exam. Using the Troop Camp Basics Manual, please print and fill out the exam and return to GSCSA.
Position Agreement for Troops: Explains the roles and responsibilities of volunteers in a troop. All troop volunteers receive a copy of this resource when appointed as a volunteer.
Position Agreement for Service Units: Explains the roles and responsibilities of volunteers in a service unit. All service unit volunteers receive a copy of this resource when appointed as a volunteer.
Position Agreement for Advisory Volunteers: Explains the roles and responsibilities of volunteers serving in an advisory capacity. All advisory volunteers receive a copy of this resource when appointed as a volunteer.
Position Agreement for Site-based Volunteers: Explains the roles and responsibilities of volunteers at a site. All site-based volunteers receive a copy of this resource when appointed as a volunteer.
Additional Resources (not available online)
What can a cookie do? Volunteer Guide: Contains example activities for the Girl Scout Cookie Program. Available at Intro to Leading and Cookie Sale Trainings only.
GSCSA Troop Banking Policy: The Banking Policy contains the information needed to open and maintain a checking account for a Girl Scout troop. This form is distributed upon completion of the Troop Leadership Certification.
It’s Your World – Change It!, It’s Your Planet – Love It!, and It’s Your Story – Tell It!, Journey Series Girl Books, Adult Guides, and “The Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting” are available through the council shop at http://girlscoutshop.girlscoutcsa.org/store/. We cannot distribute copied pages from these books due to copyright law. If your troop is unable to afford these resources, contact us to learn about available assistance.
More Resources Coming Soon!
Service Unit Volunteer Training Materials
Site-based Volunteer Training Materials
Outdoor Training Materials
