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Volunteer Essentials
Welcome to the Volunteer Essentials wiki! To get started, click on a link or search for a particular topic.
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New to Girl Scouts and don't understand our vocabulary? View our Girl Scout Glossary.
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When preparing for any activity with girls, start by reading the Girl Scout Safety Activity Checkpoints for that particular activity. You can find these on GS-TOP’s website.
Each Safety Activity Checkpoint offers you information
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Every adult in Girl Scouting is responsible for the physical and emotional safety of girls, and we all demonstrate that by agreeing to follow these guidelines at all times.
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GS-TOP events and information will be promoted in the most appropriate communications tools. We seek to share information with our membership that is both timely and relevant to the intended audience.
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Understanding your role and responsibilities as a Girl Scout Volunteer.
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Volunteer Awards
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The Girl Scout program—what girls do in Girl Scouting.
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Badges, Emblems and Patches
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Throughout the long history of Girl Scouts, certain traditions remain meaningful and important, and are still practiced today. This section describes annual celebrations in the Girl Scout year, as well as other revered Girl Scout traditions.
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As a Girl Scout volunteer, you’ll be working with girls of all backgrounds, behaviors, skills, and abilities. This chapter gives you tips for doing just that.
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In Girl Scouting, the emotional and physical safety and well-being of girls is always a top priority. Here’s what you need to know.
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Basics about how girls can earn money to finance their GIrl Scout experience.
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Learn all about managing Girl Scout bank accounts.
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How to help girls learn about finances.
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All you need to know about finances and the cookie sale.
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Ways for "group money-earning" other than "Council-sponosored product sales".
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Need some financial assistance? The council is here to help!
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Learn what kind of sponsorships your troop can pursue and how.
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Learn how the Council is raising funds to support your Girl Scout experience.
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Activity Accident Insurance for Troop Activities
All girls and adults who are registered members of Girl Scouts of the USA are covered by the Basic Girl Scout Activity Plan for all approved Girl Scout activities except for overnights of more than two nights.
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Everything you need to know to manage a Girl Scout Troop.
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Get info on camping and outdoor education!
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