Ways to Volunteer

Be the troop leader that watches her smile get bigger as she grows more confident. Mentor a Girl Scout during cookie season so she can earn enough to reach the goals she set. Or work with other adults to provide the kind of behind-the-scenes support that makes it possible for her to have a phenomenal Girl Scout experience.

Whether you can give a few hours a week, once a month, or throughout the year, there's a role for everyone to be involved and support their Girl Scouts. Take a look at the different types of roles below of how to be a volunteer.

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Help girls have fun with a purpose. Meet with the girls on an agreed-upon regular basis and guide them through the Girl Scout Leadership Experience. Encourage girls to discover themselves, connect with others, and take action to make the world a better place. Training, resources, and support provided. Flexible hours, typically after school or early evenings, one to two times a month. All troops must have two appointed troop leaders to begin the meeting.

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Support the troop by managing participation in the Cookie Program. Learn the ins and outs of managing the Cookie Program, including important dates, caregiver communication, inventory management, safety, and more. Ensure the troop follows proper policies and procedures related to the program. Training and support provided.

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Support the troop by managing participation in the Fall Product Program. Learn the ins and outs of managing the Fall Product Program, including important dates, caregiver communication, inventory management, safety, and more. Ensure the troop follows proper policies and procedures related to the program. Training and support provided.

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Support troop leaders in guiding girls to engage in age-appropriate activities that are girl-led, cooperative, and hands-on. Provide support to the troop through planning and implementing badges and other program activities, managing finances/Product Program participation, and driving or chaperoning field trips. Consider the following troop assistant roles:

Treasurer: manage troop finances and sign on the troop bank account.
Driver: help plan, prepare, and travel for troop trips. Support ranges from guiding girls at planning meetings to simply being a driver or chaperone.
Camping: complete outdoor training to learn skills to help girls plan and experience day or overnight camp.
First-Aider: maintain adult and pediatric CPR and basic first-aid certification through a qualifying agency, provide these services as needed, and be available to attend troop trips.

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Help create memorable experiences for Girl Scouts by supporting fun, hands-on programs across our council! As a Program Event Volunteer, you'll assist Girl Scouts of Western Ohio program staff with activities that inspire girls, build confidence, and keep them engaged in Girl Scouting. Whether you're welcoming participants, helping with event logistics, or leading activities, your time makes a lasting impact.

Ready to make a difference? Complete the Volunteer Interest Form to get started.

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Empower girls to lead activities, learn by doing and cooperate with others for a short-term Girl Scout Leadership Experience. Curriculum support and training provided. Series occur anytime throughout the year, and the meeting schedule is flexible.

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Assist series facilitator to empower girls to lead activities, learn by doing, and cooperate with others for a short-term Girl Scout Leadership Experience. Help facilitate activities and manage troop business (registration, attendance, money, etc.).

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Support the Girl Scout Leadership Experience by leading subject-specific workshops for troop and series girls. Curriculum and support provided. Assistance with the development of content is encouraged but not required.

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Trainer

Support adults in their work with girls by leading workshops supporting the Girl Scout Leadership Experience and/or outdoor skills for adult Girl Scout volunteers. Facilitation guides and materials were provided. Annual training and support provided by council staff.

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Support the Girl Scout Leadership Experience by helping at a one-day event. Events cover a variety of topics and grade levels. Guidance and support will be provided by lead event staff.

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Support the Girl Scout Leadership Experience at Girl Scout camp. Volunteer needs vary from camp to camp but include roles like a camp nurse, check-in day support, pre-camp training support, etc.

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Provide leadership to the service unit and service team
Organize and implement service unit and service team meetings
Coordinate assessment, development, and management of Service Unit Annual Plan
Ensure ongoing communication between volunteers, families, girls and the community
Provide opportunities for volunteers to network and develop skills through the service unit/circle and enrichment events
Recognize and appreciate volunteers (informal and GSWO/GSUSA awards)
Ensure service unit finances are managed in accordance with GSWO policies
Support volunteers in conflict resolution and problem solving
Support Family Giving
Staff support from community development manager

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Promote the Girl Scout Leadership Experience by providing support to new and returning troop leaders
Ensure that troop leaders are aware of resources available to them (i.e. Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting, Journeys, Volunteer Toolkit)
Identify, coordinate and support learning opportunities at the service unit and circle level
Support the development of programmatic events for girls that promote girl- led, cooperative learning and learning by doing
Connect girls, adults and families to service unit, circle and council program activities
Staff support from community development manager

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Support volunteers and caregivers/girls with the membership registration process encouraging at least 12 girls per troop
Educate service unit on benefits and processes for early and on time registration by established dates
Review membership reports to ensure accuracy and share progress with the service unit
Support placement of girls and adults into new and existing troops through promotion and use of the Participation Catalog
Follow up with lapsed girls and troops
Staff support from community development manager

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Train and support troops throughout product programs to ensure success of troops within service unit
Understand and be able to explain programmatic and financial benefits of product programs to troops
Ensure troop fall product or troop cookie managers adhere to fall product or cookie program procedures and timelines
Receive, reconcile, and summarize troop paperwork
Accept delivery of and distribute recognitions to troop
Serve as main resource for troop cookie/fall managers during product programs
Staff support from product program manager

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Partner with the service team and staff to develop a year-round recruitment plan
Lead and/or coordinate recruitment efforts
Organize interested girls and adults into troops by program level, grade, and school and share the registration process (supporting registration of at least 12 girls and one grade level per troop)
Follow up with potential new volunteers and support them through the registration, background check and new volunteer processes
Build a recruitment team utilizing school coordinators
Direct / Regional Support from Community Development Manager

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Assist service unit with recruitment of girl and adult members at a specific school. This can include reserving space, distributing fliers, and being present at troop formation nights
Represent Girl Scouts at school events and open houses
Maintain a strong relationship and presence with school staff, administrators and members of the PTA or PTO
Staff support from community development manager

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Follow GSWO financial processes for service unit accounts
Maintain accurate records and reporting on an annual basis
Support service team members in planning and budgeting for service unit events
Support troops in following financial processes
Support new volunteers in establishing bank accounts
Staff support from community development manager

Our volunteers lead with their hearts and spark imaginations. They help Girl Scouts explore unique interests and unlock their potential. Get started on this amazing journey of discovering your leadership skills & sign-up today!