Volunteer Resources | Girl Scouts of Texas Oklahoma Plains

Find resources, guides, and more that are essential to volunteers.

Whether you're a brand new volunteer or a seasoned veteran, the resources on this page will help you along the way in your volunteer journey.

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The Girl Scouts Blue Book of Basic Documents contains the constitution, bylaws, and policies of Girl Scouts of the USA, as well as the criteria and standards for all Councils.

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Safety Activity Checkpoints (SAC) is the essential guidelines for Girl Scout activities, promoting safety, inclusivity, and proper procedures for a variety of experiences.

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Volunteer Essentials is a key resource for volunteers, providing guidance on troop management, safety, finances, and engagement.

View Volunteer Essential sections online.

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A bilingual quick guide for new volunteer leaders and a refresher for returning volunteer leaders.

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The GSTOP Leader's Guide Booklet is a comprehensive guide for troop leaders, offering essential insights into meetings, safety, finances, and Girl Scout traditions.

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Complimentary Girl Scout Experience Boxes for new Daisy and Brownie troops.

New Daisy (K–1) or Brownie (2–3) leaders in participating councils can receive monthly Girl Scout Experience Boxes—delivered to their door! Each box includes simple scripts, easy instructions, and ready-to-use supplies for fun, stress-free meetings. Start with a Welcome Box, followed by up to seven themed boxes, depending on when the troop begins.

Learn more.

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Plan your year of Girl Scouting. These helpful troop year plans guide you through each meeting.

The entire year is mapped out—just follow along to help your Girl Scouts complete badge activities, improve their communities, and explore the world around them.

View Troop Year plans.

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With online forms and downloadable pdfs, these forms and documents ensure that your Service Unit or Troop has the correct information collected as it pertains to specific Girl Scouts' activities.

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Troop and Service Unit Cookie Chair Resources are key to the success of the Girl Scout Cookie Program.

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Troop leaders can renew their entire troop at one time for a new membership year. While they cannot add new Girl Scouts through myGS, they can use the invite link to invite new families to self-register their girl(s) for the troop.

See the step-by-step instructions to use myGS to renew the entire troop (girls and adults) together.

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When it comes to thanking volunteers, we've got you covered.

From customizable cards to activities for Girl Scouts to make a DIY gift, there are plenty of ways to have Girl Scouts thank their volunteer leaders.

View the Volunteer Appreciation Toolkit