Volunteer Essentials
Welcome! Adventures Ahead!
As a Girl Scout volunteer, you are a community-builder, mentor, champion of fun, and a role model for what it means to lead with your heart. And because of you, Girl Scouts of all ages will have the opportunity to discover that a little imagination can go a long way as they chase their dreams, explore the world around them, take action to improve their communities, and make the world a better place. Thank you and welcome. We’re glad you’re here!
These pages are designed to support you as a Girl Scout volunteer. Here, you will discover essential information that is easy to access and even easier to come back to. We recommend that you begin by browsing the sections below and return throughout the year to find answers to your questions as they arise.
Download your own copy of Volunteer Essentials or click through the sections below to find the information you need.
New troop leader?
Are you a new troop leader? We have a resource designed especially for you. Plus, council staff and volunteer coaches are ready to help throughout your first year and beyond!
Check out the Leader's Guide, a resource designed especially for you. You'll find all the information in the Leader's Guide and lots more in our virtual training platform called gsLearn.
Growing your knowledge and confidence as a leader is a process - it doesn't happen overnight. We have a Leader's progression chart that can help guide you through your journey as you learn and grow as a leader.
To access training, head over to the GSTOP website and click MyGS in the top right of the screen to begin. Enter your login and password. Once logged in, it should take you to a screen that says "How would you like to participate". In the top right corner, select the yellow button that says MY ACCOUNT. One the left, you will see the option for gsLearn. Click that to access the gsLearn portal.
Have questions? We are here to help. Call 800-582-7272 or email Customer Care.
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