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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.

Girl to Girl Invitations

This 8.5x11 invite has space for you to write your own message or print it out and let girls handwrite their message! 

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"You're Invited!" Social Media Toolkit

Social Toolkit—use the resources below to tell your Girl Scout story on your personal social media.

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  • Social messaging tips:
    • Make it your own. What is your troop doing that your friends and family should know about?
    • Mention any upcoming sign-up nights you have coming up. 
    • Include your troop number. This can be searched when they join and will help them know which one is your troop. 
Request Recruitment Help

We're always here to help. Do you need flyers for your next event? Would you like a Recruitment Specialist present at your event? Let us know by filling out our Recruitment Request Form. 


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.

Perfectly Effortless Programs

Perfectly Effortless Programs are just that! Designed to help leaders with a variety of interests their girls may have, they're also known as PEPs.

Back Pocket Games
Camptastic Camp Rally
Cookie Chefs
Cookie Rally – 5 Skills
Easy Engineering
Founder's Day
Geocaching
Get Out! with Girl Scouts
Global Action Award
Mathtastic
SWAPS
 

Uniform and Insignia Information
Conflict Management

With a girl-led experience, there is an endless amount of choices and sometimes that may end in resolving conflicts. Differences in opinion—whether it be between volunteers, parent/troop leader, or girl/girl. When a conflict does come up, effectively navigating through it allows better communication, new ideas, and results that will allow you to have a successful leadership experience. Use our Conflict Resolution Packet to help you navigate conflict in your troop! 

Volunteer Toolkit

Now is a great chance to utilize the Volunteer Toolkit (VTK) if you haven't already. You can plan out your year or just a single meeting. The VTK also has specific activities and scripts that help your girls earn badges! 

Join Volunteers on Facebook
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Stay connected with fellow volunteers on the Girl Scouts MO Heartland Volunteers Facebook Group!
 
 

Zoom Resources

Virtual meetings are a great way to keep your troop connected. A great resource for your virtual meetings is Zoom. Here's some resources to get you started:

  • Zoom's basic plan is great resource for you and provides all of your meeitng needs. Learn more >>
  • Zoom Video Tutorials. From scheduling meetings to break out rooms—learn all about how to use Zoom. Learn more >>
  • Zoom FAQs. Learn the basics and what you need to know. Learn more >>

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