An Overview of the Girl Scout Volunteer Experience
As a Girl Scout volunteer, you’re someone girls can count on. You’re the one who cheers them on, makes them laugh, and listens when they need it most. You can help build a community where every girl is accepted and valued—just by being yourself.
Seeing the growth and development of the Girl Scouts, you mentor can be incredibly rewarding and fulfilling. Volunteers thrive at guiding and encouraging Girl Scouts when they feel valued and supported. Each Girl Scout volunteer is part of a unique sisterhood that celebrates you and your achievements throughout your volunteer journey.
Questions about volunteering? Contact GSSI’s Volunteer Support & Training Manager, Alyssa Miller, at amiller@girlscouts-gssi.org or (812) 421-4970.
Volunteer Roles 
Your Support Team
Volunteer Resources
Getting Started as a Co-Leader
Congratulations! We’re excited you’ve decided to become a Girl Scout co-leader! Follow the Getting Started Checklist and the instructions below to register as a volunteer, welcome families, and schedule a family interest meeting for your new troop. Make sure to read through the section above, “An Overview of the Volunteer Experience,” before beginning the steps below.
Register as a Girl Scout Volunteer
Complete a Background Check through Girl Scouts
Meet the Membership Team
Introduce Yourself to Families
Schedule your Family Interest Meeting
Preparing for Your Family Interest Meeting
Congratulations, you’re ready to start your co-leader onboarding! Your council staff members and local service unit team are excited to cheer you on throughout this journey.
Follow this checklist and the outline below to prepare for your troop’s family interest meeting!
Note: Access gsLearn training videos by logging into your MyGS account by visiting mygs.girlscouts.org. Your username is your full email address, and you can reset your password if you do not know it. Once you are logged into MyGS, click the gsLearn option. If you have trouble viewing the video, make sure you are using the Chrome browser.
Child Protection Training
Initial gsLearn Videos
Troop Year Planners
Volunteer Essentials
Overview of Permission Forms
Welcome to Your Service Unit
Preparing for Your First Troop Meeting
Congratulations! You have completed your family interest meeting and are ready to hold your first official troop meeting!
Follow this checklist and the outline below so you can confidently lead!
Troop Registrations & Paperwork
Troop Management
gsLearn Videos
Creating a Safe Space
Safety Activity Checkpoints
Troop Finances
Sign the Co-Leader Expectations Document
