Summary:

Troop Leaders mentor a local group of Girl Scouts as they discover new skills, make lifelong friends, and have fun changing the world. As part of a troop’s volunteer team, Troop Leaders set the troop’s schedule, plan and facilitate regular troop meetings, and connect with the local Girl Scout community.

Expected Commitment:

Approximately 5-10 hours per month, 1-year term of service (October–September) renewed annually online

Training Required:

Child Protection Training, Troop Leader Onboarding, and Overseas Updates (quarterly) ~ 5 hrs. online at your own pace

Supervised by:

Overseas Community Management Team volunteers in collaboration with USAGSO Membership Manager (staff)

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Responsibilities: 

• Follow and model the Girl Scout Promise and Law. Embrace the Girl Scout mission through the Girl Scout Leadership Experience.

• Collaborate with families to provide a welcoming Girl Scout troop experience to new and returning Girl Scouts each year.

• Secure an appropriate and safe meeting place for regular troop meetings (usually every other week for about 1 hour).

• Facilitate troop meetings by guiding girl decision-making of hands-on activities appropriate to members’ interests and abilities.

• Conduct all troop activities safely by adhering to Girl Scout Safety Activity Checkpoints and Volunteer Essentials procedures.

• Communicate and work cooperatively with all troop volunteers, troop families, Overseas Committee Management Team volunteers, and USAGO staff.

• Engage with the Girl Scout community by participating in overseas community events/meetings and USAGSO programs.

• In coordination with Troop or Overseas Community Treasurer ensure that accurate troop financial records are kept and submitted annually while safeguarding the troop/girls' money.

• Support troop participation in seasonal Girl Scout Cookie program, where possible.

Requirements:

• Commitment to lead by the Girl Scout Promise and Law

• Maintain annual adult Girl Scout membership ($30)

• Criminal background check - every 3 years

• Complete all required trainings

• Commitment to work with all without regard to race, ethnicity/culture, religion, socio-economic status, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, or differing abilities.

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