Volunteer Essentials
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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.
New troop leader?
We have a resource designed especially for you! Visit our New Leaders page to get all the information you need to get started on this incredible journey.
Plus, council staff and volunteer coaches are ready to help throughout your first year and beyond! Check out our Troop Year Planner and additional resources to support you through this Girl Scout year.
Click here to view the Volunteer Essentials as a PDF to download or print if preferred.
Safety Activity Checkpoints
Standard safety guidelines for Girl Scouts of the United States ofAmerica and Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan’s approved activities.
SAFETY GUIDE
Meeting-In-Home Guidelines
Girls will benefit from the safe environment that gives them to be at their best while developing critical leadership-building skills.
LEARN MORE
Ready-to-go Badge Experiences
We've created resources to make badge earning easy from kits delivered to your door to a GSHOM staff member helping you lead a workshop.
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