VOLUNTEER - April 21-27 is National Volunteer Week
Only one girl in five believes she can be a leader. Our goal is to change that perspective. As a volunteer you can be a role model who helps girls reach their full potential. Get involved. Share your time & talents. Make a difference.
Volunteer!
Girl Scout volunteer opportunities can be tailored to meet your schedule, skills and interests. As a volunteer working directly with girls you can help girls find a safe place to pursue their interests, causes and leadership roles that are most important to them.
We also have volunteer opportunities to work behind the scenes supporting the organization in our offices, properties and committees.
Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of girls? Complete this Online Volunteer Application.
Interested in short-term opportunities? View this list of immediate volunteer needs (updated March 12).
Get moving into the next 100 years of Girl Scouts. This valuable resource has everything you need to know about volunteering with Girl Scouts.
Volunteer Recognition
Congratulations to the 68 volunteers who were recognized as this year’s annual Volunteer Recognition Dinner. Congratulations to all awardees!
Congratulations also to the Bedford-Hanscom Service Unit on receiving the President’s Award. For the first time, two committees will also receive the President’s Award: congratulations to the 100th Anniversary Camporee Committee and the GSEM History Committee for all their great work during our centennial celebrations.
Wednesday Webinars
Sign up. Sign on. Learn. 3rd Wednesday of each month
12 – 1 p.m. & repeated 7 – 8 p.m.June 19, 2013 Stopping Cliques before the Start and other Behavior Management Strategies with Girls
Struggling with the queen-bees and the wall flowers? Not sure what to do when girls say mean things to each other? Learn how to create an environment where all girls feel welcome and supported and where they can grow in courage, confidence and character! REGISTER by June 17.Miss out on our last sessions? View the recordings.
July: Exploring GSUSA’s forgirls website
August: Making the Most of the Journey
September: Guide to Fall Product sale
October: Healthy, Fit and Fun
November: Inclusion strategy and resources
November: Communication strategies for Inclusion
December: This is not your Mother's Cookie sale
January: Volunteer Recognitions
February: Why you should care about S.H.A.R.E.
March: Camp: It's Good for Girls
April: Bridging Ceremony
May: Let Go, Let Girls!
Get Started Here
Do you want to make a difference in the lives of girls?
Here are 5 easy steps to get started.1. Girl Scout membership is required for all adult volunteers. Complete our Membership Form and submit it to your Service Unit along with the annual membership dues. We will contact you regarding your volunteer screening and appointment.
2. The online Volunteer Agreement and a background check (CORI) must be completed before you can meet with girls.
3. Participating in training ensures your success. Online Girl Scouting 101 and GSEM Orientation is required before you can meet with girls. Register now.
4. Having difficulties registering for trainings or programs for girls? Watch our video for directions or read these quick tips.
5. Questions or concerns? Let us help: volunteers@girlscoutseasternmass.org.
Volunteer Learning
Volunteering for Girl Scouts can be a wonderful learning opportunity for you! We offer support and a great variety of trainings throughout the year. Register now as sessions close one week before the training date.
Are you planning on taking girls camping this spring? One adult will need to be the troop’s First Aider and another will need to be the Troop Camper. Check out our CPR/FA sessions and Troop Camping Trainings.
One great way to get information about Girl Scouts quickly is by viewing Volunteer Essentials, our adult guide to all things Girl Scouting. When planning outings and activities with girls, be sure to check the appropriate Safety Activity Checkpoint.
Looking for training in your area? Service units can host Training on Demand. Contact volunteers@girlscoutseasternmass.org for more information.
Learn more about our Core Learning Plan for Troop Volunteers.
Volunteer Resources
Everything you need is available online 24/7. Search our Programs & activities database, learn about program age levels and find updated forms to get your troop started.
Find volunteer policies, volunteer position descriptions, program guidelines and much more in our Resource Library and Forms section.
Search Volunteer Learning and Training Opportunities
Learn about Core Learning Plan for Troop Volunteers (PDF)Facilitator guides, handbooks, safety manuals and other helpful publications from Girl Scouts of the USA are available to volunteers at the Girl Scout Shop.