Volunteer Resources

Welcome to the great adventure of Girl Scouting! Thanks to volunteers like you, generations of girls are learning to be leaders in their community and around the world. Whether you need help with recruitment or looking for the latest volunteer news—we've got you covered! Explore the resources below. 

Volunteer-Led Recruitment

Girl Scouts can invite their friends and family to join their troop! Use the resources below to invite others to join and dream up adventures with Girl Scouts.

Volunteer Publications & More

Within the pages of the 411, you'll find what's new Girl Scouts, tips and tricks to create wow-worthy moments, and more! Dive into our our interactive, virtual Volunteer 411 below.

Volunteer Essentials is your encyclopedia to Girl Scout volunteering: it's here when you need it, but there's no need to read it all at once.

Safety Activity Checkpoints is a resource that provides safety standards and guidelines for GSUSA approved activities. Councils, service units, and troops are responsible for seeing that all activities are planned and carried out in a manner that considers the health, safety, and general well-being of all participants in accordance with these guidelines.

Our 2022 Troop Planning Calendar is your side kick while planning and implementing with your Girl Scouts this year.  Please remember that your Volunteer Support team is here to help you throughout the year. Reach out to us with your questions and your successes—we love to hear how you succeeded! 

The New Leader Guide to Success is a new Troop Leader's step-by-step guide to thier first year. 

Visit our searchable Forms Library for more documents and information.