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  • All About Girl Scouts
  • Troop Management
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  • Engaging Girl Scouts and Families
  • Creating a Safe Space for Girl Scouts
  • Product Program
  • Additional Resources and Support
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Welcome! 

As a volunteer, you’re not just helping—you’re inspiring. You’re a builder of community, a mentor, and a joyful guide who leads with kindness. Thanks to you, Girl Scouts of all ages will dream big, explore boldly, and make a real difference in the world. We’re so glad you’re here! 

These pages are designed to support you as a Girl Scout volunteer. From Girl Scout basics to managing your troop, we’ve got you covered! We recommend that you begin by browsing the sections below and return throughout the year to find answers to your questions as they arise. 

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About Girl Scouts

Everything you need to know about Girl Scouts.

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Troop Management

How to get started with your troop.

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Troop Finances

Learn money-earning basics.

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Troop Engagement

Connect with Girl Scouts and get their families involved with your troop.

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Creating a Safe Space

Keep Girl Scouts safe in every activity with these guidelines.

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Product Program

Guide Girl Scouts as they learn to think like entrepreneurs and develop business smarts.

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Volunteer Appreciation

You make a powerful difference. We wouldn’t exist without volunteers like you.

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Resources & Support

Additional tools to help you along the way.


New troop leader?

We’ve got you covered. Check out the New Leader’s Guide to Success. This resource will help define your role, show how to get your families involved, and give you the tools you need to lead a successful troop.



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