Being a Troop Leader is one of many ways you can support girls.

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.

Troop Volunteers

A troop is a group of Girl Scouts who gather weekly, monthly, or quarterly. The Troop Leader and other adult volunteers guide troops as youth members select exciting hands-on activities and projects, try new things, and cheer each other on.

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Troop Leader

Purpose: To establish and maintain an ongoing relationship with the troop, caregivers, Service Unit Management Team, and Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan, to ensure girl-led programming is sustained on a regular and ongoing basis as troop meetings.

Benefits to volunteering: Volunteers in this position will share their knowledge, mentor and support people, practice community organization skills, learn marketing techniques, and work collaboratively with others.

Responsibilities:

Be a Girl Developer

Support girl-led activities that are safe, fun, and interactive, and address current issues involving girls’ interests and needs.
Facilitate learning by doing activities and trips to help girls think about their experiences so they can apply what they’ve learned to other areas of their lives.
Implement cooperative learning in troop activities and trips to promote teamwork, practice having a shared goal, and build cohesiveness as a troop.

Be a Role Model

Live by the Girl Scout Promise and Law.
Remain flexible and tolerant in response to changing situations and environments, and demonstrate this behavior.
Foster diversity by understanding and embracing differences.
Have fun!

Be a Coordinator

Manage troop finances in accordance with Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) and Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan (GSHOM) policies and procedures while teaching the girls how to use this method so they can take over that responsibility.
Follow Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) and Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan (GSHOM) policies and procedures in providing the Girl Scout program to girls.
Assure that girls participating in the troop are registered members of Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA), and assist in promptly processing membership registrations.

Be a Team Player

Provide regular communications with parents/guardians using an agreed-upon method (Rallyhood, email, or phone calls) with clear and concise ideas.
Communicate with volunteer supervisor (Service Unit Manager, Troop Organizer, and GSHOM Staff Partners) regularly and support the Girl Scout Service Unit and Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan.
Communicate with the local Girl Scout Service Unit and ensure a troop representative attends monthly Service Unit Meetings.

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Troop Treasurer

Purpose:Troop Treasurers are the keepers of the funds for the troop. They help create open communication about the state of the bank account, assist with where money will be exchanged, and help girls understand how much they have or where they might need to fundraise to reach their goals.

Product sales are the Troop Treasure's time to shine! During these two main seasons (Girl Scout Cookies and Treats & Reads), the Treasure will be the one accepting money raised and ensuring it safely gets into the Troop bank account.

~5 hours per month-more in cookie/product season

Benefits to volunteering: Volunteers in this position will enhance coaching and communication skills, develop and foster positive relationships among peers, and learn to become more comfortable with funds and organization.

Responsibilities:

Be an Organizer

Keep all troop funds up to date and keep an open communication with the troop about the status of their funds.
Be ready to accept funds from different money-earning activities and write receipts.
Ensure recorders are easy to read

Be a Girl-Led Partner

Involve girls at the levels and processes.
Show how to run a bank account and help assist girls with questions and concerns.
Help girls understand how a budget works.

Service Unit Volunteers

A Service Unit is a group of committed, focused, and passionate volunteers who manage troops within a set geographic area. The size of the Service Unit can evolve based on the number of volunteers available.

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Service Unit Manager

Purpose: To provide the leadership and management of an assigned Service Unit by ensuring the retention of existing members and the extension of the Girl Scout program to potential members and community members.

Benefits to volunteering:

Strengthen leadership skills
Enhance communication skills
Increase management skills
Engage with local community
Build leaders and girls of courage, confidence, and character

Responsibilities:

Will adhere to the Service Unit Manager Code of Conduct and will comply with established policies and procedures.
Assist in meeting GSHOM membership goals by partnering with the GSHOM Membership Team to plan recruitment events throughout the year.
Support and initiate efforts to grow Girl Scouts in my local community and create unique and sustainable community partnerships.
Plan and execute Plan for Success with GSHOM Staff Partners.
Recruit Service Team members.
Work collaboratively with the Service Unit Team to form committees necessary to plan, deliver, and evaluate quality Girl Scout Service Unit events focused on the Girl Scout Leadership Experience.
Provide leadership, management, coaching, and motivation of the Service Unit Team, leaders, parents/caregivers, and volunteers.
Schedule and host Service Unit meetings at least 5 times per year and Service Unit Team meetings at least three times per year.
Prepare and lead Service Unit meetings with an agenda that delivers updates on Service Unit matters, and activities and promotes GSHOM information.
Inform Service Unit personnel of local and national policies, standards, and principles and see they are upheld.
Cooperate and work with all Girl Scout volunteers, other Service Units, and community organizations and agencies as appropriate.
Provide a working phone number and email to all members of the Service Unit to use for communication with Service Unit Members.
Ensure volunteers are recognized for their accomplishments.
Ensure that all troops have bank accounts and support compliance with GSHOM Financial Policy.
Ensure that Girl Scout Juliettes (individually registered girls) are connected to the Service Unit.
Assist with conflict management within the Service Unit alongside GSHOM staff partners.
Recommend to GSHOM staff partners volunteer appointment and/or release.
Attend all Service Unit Management Team meetings with council staff to ensure service unit goals are being met or send a Service Unit Management Team delegate in place.
Complete and submit all required paperwork.
Work with Troop Support Specialists to distribute information to troops.
Support the fund development efforts which includes Product Program for GSHOM.
Remain informed about, comply with, and communicate the current requirements of Volunteer Essentials, Safety Activity Checkpoints, and state laws.
Maintain communication with GSHOM staff partners and other GSHOM members using Rallyhood.
Use Looker Software to view an accurate roster of Service Unit members.

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Service Unit Treasurer

Purpose: As Service Unit Treasurer, you manage Service Unit funds and take a lead role in modeling and teaching proper money management for troop leaders and girls.

Responsibilities:

Assist in the opening, closing, and monitoring of troop bank accounts.
Manage your service unit’s checking account.
Pay invoices for all service unit activities, including required non-member insurance for events.
Participate as an active member of the service team by attending regular meetings and aiding in the creation of the service unit budget and the service unit plan of work.
Complete and submit service unit financial reports.
Ensure that leaders submit their Annual Troop Finance Reports on time.
Educate volunteers in the service unit on responsible money management and adherence to GSUSA’s and GSHOM’s financial policies and procedures.

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Service Unit Event Coordinator

Purpose: As Service Unit Event Coordinator, this position requires working closely with troops in the Service Unit (SU), planning and coordinating events for the SU, communicating with outside organizations, and collaborating with
your community.

Benefits to volunteering: Volunteers in this position will gain experience in event planning and implementation, working with a team, and budgeting.

Responsibilities:

Plan and coordinate events in the SU for troops and Juliettes..
• Communicate with Service Unit volunteers and community partners in order to facilitate
event coordination.
• Create a calendar of events for the SU and update volunteers with event opportunities.
• Ensure execution of events.
• Attend planned events (as available).
• Communicate all event related knowledge to the SUM.
• Coordinate with Service Unit Treasurer if funds from the SU will be used.
• Work together with SUM and troops to ensure events will be of interest to everyone in the
SU.

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Service Unit Administrative Assistant

Purpose: As Service Unit Administrative Assistant, you will work to ensure all girls and volunteers maintain a current registration, take minutes of meetings, and keep accurate records of all things to do with your Service Unit.

Benefits to volunteering: Volunteers in this position will gain experience working with a team, keeping accurate notes and files, and managing registrations.

Responsibilities:

Take minutes at all SU management team and SU meetings and posting minutes to the Service Unit’s Rally on Rallyhood to be viewed by all Service Unit volutneers.
Post all Service Unit Meetings on Service Unit Rallyood calendar.
Keep any and all SU records.
Coordinate correspondence including thank you notes to community members and organizations on behalf of the SU.
Help facilitate the annual membership registration of all girls and adults in the SU by:
a. Distributing girl and adult membership registration forms in the SU.
b. Collecting completed registration forms and reviewing for completeness and
accuracy.
c. Following up with troop leaders regarding incomplete or inaccurate forms.
d. Submitting registration forms with corresponding membership dues to Membership
Specialist.
Working with SU management team, coordinate any Spring Renewal registration process.
Attend SU meetings as needed to provide up-to-date information.
Adhere to Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) and GSHOM policies, standards, and procedures.

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Troop Organizer

Purpose: As a Troop Organizer, you will coordinate with a designated school within the Service Unit (SU) and set up, market, and attend recruitment events with the goal of starting new troops. You will promote Girl Scouting and be a wealth of knowledge for community partners.

Benefits to volunteering: Volunteers in this position will gain experience in recruiting new troop leaders and girl members, working with a team, coordinating events, facilitating communication, and being a representative of Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan at a school and in a community.

Responsibilities:

Represent Girl Scouts within my school and community by encouraging new membership and supporting existing members.
Serve as a point of contact for the school and the Membership Specialist.
Help organize and publicize recruitment meetings using branded flyers, email blasts, and other means.
Communicate new developments and opportunities available through Girl Scouting.
Answer school staff and families’ questions regarding Girl Scouts and troops at the school.
Identify grade-level gaps and open troops at the school and report to Membership Specialist.
Explain the Volunteer Toolkit as a way to simplify troop leadership.
Communicate with the school and confirm GSHOM presence at back-to-school events, open houses, Kindergarten orientation, parent/teacher conferences, book fairs, and any other event that has a community presence within the school.
Send all new member interest forms (lead sheets) to GSHOM staff partners within one business day of recruitment event.
Share all new member interest forms (lead sheets) with exisiting troop leaders within assigned school(s).
Connect families to Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan to to start troops or join existing troops.
Facilitate volunteer support for planned events.
Keep accurate records of event plans, who is attending, and who the primary contact for the event is.

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New Leader Mentor

Purpose: As a Service Unit’s New Leader Mentor, you are a key player in bringing the Girl Scout experience to life for girls and adults in your area. This position requires working closely with new troops, attending meetings, sharing resources, and acting as a mentor for those who are just starting out with their Girl Scout experience.

Benefits to volunteering: Volunteers in this position will enhance their coaching and communication skills, develop and foster positive relationships among peers, and keep up to date on developments in the Girl Scout movement that enhances program delivery.

Responsibilities:

Support all new and forming troops in the Service Unit.
Serve as a mentor and liaison between new troops and the SUM/Membership Specialist.
Work together with SUM to welcome new troop leaders to the Service Unit and inform them of meetings days and times.
Initiate a “sister troop” program by assigning new troops a seasoned troop to partner with for activities and events.
Ensure new troops have all they need from GSHOM staff partners and the SU to be successful.
Inform new troops on policies surrounding the Girl Scout Heart of Michigan Product Program and connect them with the Service Unit Product Manager.
Attending new troop first meetings (as available) to support new troops.

Girl Mentorship Volunteers

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Gold Award Committee Member

Purpose: The Gold Award Committee advises and mentors girls in the planning, implementation, and documentation of Gold Award projects. As a volunteer member, you will work with the committee in the decision-making process for approving and awarding Gold Awards.

Benefits to volunteer: Volunteers in this position will learn effective communication styles, support and advise Gold Award Girl Scouts throughout the project process, and educate and empower them to become leaders in their communities.

Responsibilities:

Monitor girls through all aspects of earning their Girl Scout Gold Award (approving monthly time logs, troubleshoot project challenges, ensure all award requirements are being met, sign off on final paperwork, etc.)
Attend, and actively participate in committee meetings.
Attend at least one of each training per year to keep up with additions to each training.
Keep committee member paperwork up to date monthly.
Advocate for Bronze, Silver, and Gold Awards in the local community.

Adult Education Volunteers

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Volunteer Trainer

Purpose: To provide learning opportunities for volunteers of all experience levels with Girl Scouts of the USA and Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan curricula, and to help them develop strong leadership skills.

Benefits to volunteer: Volunteers in this position will learn effective communication styles, network with other volunteers and staff, educate and empower adult volunteers, and assist in the development of cutting-edge educational materials.

Responsibilities:

Be a Role Model

Project a positive attitude that reflects the acceptance and support of Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan key priorities.
Demonstrate honesty, credibility and dependability.
Exemplify and advocate the Girl Scout mission, Promise and Law.

Be an Educator

Actively participate and contribute to educating adult volunteers by facilitating courses and serving on project committees.
Remain current in chosen field of curricula concentration, and best practices.
Educate adults to help girls set realistic, clearly defined goals and objectives to obtain the Girl Scout Leadership Experience.

Be a Team Player

Assist in the recruitment of adult trainers.
Support training and learning efforts in all five Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan regions.
Communicate regularly with Adult Education team and other trainer team members or committees.

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Adult Award Committee Member

Purpose: To ensure outstanding adult volunteers are recognized with appropriate Girl Scouts of the USA and Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan awards.

Benefits to volunteer: Volunteers in this position will be able to learn about our volunteers and community partners' contributions to Girl Scouting and assist in recognizing their exemplary service through the Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan and Girl Scouts of the USA Adult Awards.

Responsibilities:

Be a Role Model

Project a positive attitude that reflects the acceptance and support of Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan key priorities.
Demonstrate honesty, credibility and dependability.
Exemplify and advocate the Girl Scout mission, Promise and Law.

Be an Educator

Share information with service unit managers, volunteers and staff about the available Girl Scout awards for adults.
Promote, encourage, and facilitate the nomination of outstanding volunteers for Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan and Girl Scouts of the USA Adult Awards.

Be a Team Player

Diligently review the nominations for Girl Scouts of the USA and Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan Council level adult awards and recommend appropriate recipients to the Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan Board of Directors.
Positively interpret and support the council’s policies, standards, procedures, and decisions.
Review award nomination and approval process periodically, as needed.

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