Volunteer Essentials

Welcome to the great adventure that is Girl Scouting! Thanks to volunteers and mentors like you, generations of girls have learned to be leaders in their own lives and in the world. Have no doubt: You, and nearly one million other volunteers like you, are helping girls make a lasting impact on the world.

GSHPA provides many resources as you get started on your volunteer journey. Think of the Volunteer Essentials Guide as your encyclopedia to Girl Scout volunteering: it’s here when you need it, but there’s no need to read it all today.

Get started by browsing through these sections available both online and in the downloadable guide: 

• Setting Up a Successful Troop
• Troop Administration and Safety
• Engaging Girls
• Troop Finances

Whatever your volunteer position, your hard work means girls will embark on new adventures, make friendships that last a lifetime, and deepen their connection to their community and the world. We’re calling on all members of society to help girls reach their full potential, and you’ve answered that call. So thank you, from the bottom of our hearts!

Have questions about becoming a volunteer?

Contact our Member Services team at 800-692-7816 or by email at  MemberServices@gshpa.org.