Volunteer Resources

Change-makers. Trailblazers. Explorers. We’re talking about Girl Scouts, of course, but we’re also talking about the people who become Girl Scout volunteers.

Just like the Girl Scouts they guide, volunteers lead with their hearts and bring a playful sense of curiosity to everything they do. Whatever their unique skills or interests, volunteers help Girl Scouts unlock their limitless potential and make a lasting difference in the world.

See for yourself how empowering it is to be a role model. Look for Girl Scout volunteer opportunities near you—whether you’re looking for short-term opportunities or to start a troop of your own, connect with your local Girl Scout council and start making an impact.

Here you will find all that you need to prepare and facilitate your council volunteer opportunities. We have resources for trainers, delegates, troop leaders, service units, camp directors, and those involved with Adventurers. Thank you for volunteering with Girl Scouts of Virginia Skyline!

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Here you will find all that you need to prepare and facilitate leading your troop.

Online Forms for Troop Co-Leaders
Troop Leader or Assistant Leader Position Description (#1603)
GS Bank Account Application (#4319)
Troop & Service Unit Bank Record (#4041)
Activity/Trip Permission (#2129)
Volunteer Application
Incident Report (#1089)
Ways to Help the Troop (#4133)
Troop Donation Record (#1215)
Code of Conduct for GIRLS for Programs & Trips (#1122)
Code of Conduct for ADULTS for Programs & Trips (#1123)
Code of Conduct for GIRLS in Troops/Groups (#1124)
Code of Conduct for ADULTS in Troops/Groups (#1125)
Tax Law Changes & 1099-K from Money Payment App Vendors

Guides for the First Six Meetings of Your Girl Scout Troop
Daisy Troop First Six Meetings
Brownie Troop First Six Meetings
Junior Troop First Six Meetings

Check Out These Volunteer Vidoes!
Controlling the Room: Tips for troop co-leaders on the best way to get the attention of the girls in their troop.
Leader-Daughter Dynamic: Tips for how to manage when troop co-leaders have their daughter in their troop.
Parent Meeting:: Tips for engaging parents in troop meetings and activities.
Positive Troop Environment: Tips for creating and maintaining a sage and positive troop environment.
Start-up Activities: Examples of successful activities for the girls to do at the beginning of the troop meeting.
Troop Safety: Tips for troop co-leaders to ensure they are following safety guidelines with their troop.
Welcoming New Girls: Tips for troop co-leaders to ensure new girls feel welcome as a new troop member.

SU Teams

RALLYHOOD INFO
Rallyhood Quick Start for Families & Caregivers
Rallyhood Stripe Fee Structure
Rallyhood Privacy and Security
Rallyhood MEMBERS User Guide For GS Councils

CODED MATERIALS
Troop & Service Unit Bank Record (#4041)

MEMBERSHIP EVENT HELPERS
Volunteer Sign-Up

FREE PRINTING
Fufill your needs for membership marketing items like customizable flyers, generic brochures, giveaways, and more. Order free materials for school flyering, Girl Scout events, info meetings, festivals, and school fairs HERE.

Have a service unit-wide program (like World Thinking Day or Cookie Rally), local parade or volunteer appreciation event? We'll print and mail your items for FREE. Just share what you need with us and we'll be happy to help: communications@gsvsc.org

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Here you will find all that you need to prepare and facilitate your council training sessions.

Council Trainer Procedures:

Council Trainer Procedures (#3010)

Required Forms to Prepare & Facilitate Council Training:

Council Trainer Checklist (#3077)
Camp/Property Reservations Calendar
Property & Equipment Reservation (#2150)
GSVSC Training Publicity Request (#2345)
Council Trainer Advancement Request (#1129)
GSVSC Training Print Order
Council Trainer Advance Reconciliation or Expense Reimbursement (#1131)

Other Council Trainer Resources:

Interested in Becoming a Council Trainer?
Council Trainer Interest (#3001)
Please complete this council trainer interest survey to share your training interests. New trainers attend a Training-for-Trainers course and will be partnered with experienced trainers.

Questions?
Jodi Brodkin
Chief of Volunteer Experience
540-661-0471

Invite-a-Friend to Train
As a council trainer, you are aware there is always a need for more trainers. So, help spread the word by inviting other committed Girl Scout volunteers to join us. You know what fun the trainers have when they get together! So, spread the word by reading the following, and email to volunteers you'd recommend becoming trainers.

Council Trainers Needed
Have you enjoyed a Girl Scout training you attended? Could you see yourself helping new leaders? We are in need of more volunteer council trainers, especially for CIT, Cadette Program Aide, Outdoor Education, Hiking, Backpacking, Event Planning, and Bronze, Silver, and Gold workshops! As a volunteer organization, we are always in need of trainers to help provide the most accurate information to our leaders, volunteers and older girls. If you love Girl Scouting, this is a great way to volunteer. Trainers are needed in all areas of the council (especially more rural areas) to bring training closer to each Girl Scout service unit.

Trainers are adults who:

Work effectively with other adults and/or older girls
Serve as role models for adult volunteers
Are dedicated to and support the principles of Girl Scouting
Like a flexible Girl Scout commitment
Are responsible, dependable and follow through on their commitment

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Annual Meeting Materials
Membership Voice Communication Form (#1160)
Proposals for Board of Directors/Annual Meeting (#1260)
Delegate Manual (#1357)
Delegate Self-Study (#1358)
Parliamentary Procedure (#1363)
GSVSC Bylaws (#1364)
Council Delegate/Alternate Delegate Position Description (#1608)
GSUSA Blue Book of Basic Documents

Board of Directors Materials
Nominate an Adult or Girl to the GSVSC Board (candidate referral profile)
Board Director Position Description, GSVSC Board of Directors (#1670)

National Council Delegate Materials
National Council Delegate Position Description (#1611)
National Council Delegate Application (#1610)

Annual Reports
2018 Annual Report
2019 Annual Report
2020 Annual Report
2021 Annual Report
2022 Annual Report
2023 Annual Report
2024 Annual Report

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You will find here all that you need to prepare and facilitate your council camp directorship.

Materials/Resources/Forms for Summer Camps

Camp COVID-19 Waiver & Testing Acknowledgement
For Minors (PDF)
For Volunteers (PDF)

Camp Directors Manual
Site Inspection Form
1064c: Camp Consignment Order
1089: Incident Report
1721: Position Description- Camp Pathway Facilitator
2075: Tick Bite & Health Care Report
2089: Inventory of Summer Camp Equipment
2111: Program Center Use Report
2137: Camper Evaluation
2138: Camp Site Information and Summer Camp Medical Emergency Plan
2141: Camp Staff Planning Session Attendance Record
2157: Daily Camp Attendance Record
2158: Camp Attendance Report
2183: Final Camp Report Checklist
2184: Summer Camp Credit Card Charges
2188: Camp Staff Agreement
2240: GS Brownie Award Record
2262: Camp Director's Pre-Camp Checklist
2265: Information Needed on Vehicles and Drivers
2299: Summer Camp Patch Program Requirements
2413: Needs Assessment for Camp Staff
2414: Camp Director's Report
2415: Camp Staff Evaluation
2416: Unit Staff Report of Session
2421: Volunteer Led Camp Financial Report
2632: Transportation Safety Checklist
2634: Camp Personnel Checklist
2636: Camper Early Release Sign-Out
2637: Safety Rules Procedures and Routines
3005: Volunteer Service Award Time Log

CPA/CIT Resources
2474 Participant Evaluation of CPA-CIT Training Course
2630: Counselor-in-Training (CIT I) Application
2631: Counselor-in-Training Adult Reference
2659: CPA-CIT Camp Skills Checklist
2660: CPA-CIT Standards of Appropriate Behavior
2662 CIT Practice Teaching Evaluation
2663 Trainer Evaluation of the CIT

Summer Camps Resources Printing
If you need small quantities of forms and materials printed, this needs to be done by the camp. Large quantities of camp manuals or flyers can be requested for printing by the council: info@gsvsc.org or 540-777-5100. Please allow us three weeks to turn-around print/mail requests.

Summer Camps Marketing Materials
The council's marketing & communications team can design, print and mail your summer camp promo materials. Just get in touch with us to develop your promotional needs: info@gsvsc.org or 540-777-5100. We can also help with camp certificates.

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Here you will find all that you need to prepare and facilitate your Adventurers events.

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Are you a Girl Scouts of Virginia Skyline Council Level I Archery instructor? If so, please join the Level I Archery Instructor Rally here.

This rally is for Virginia Skyline trained Level I Archery instructors. This rally is to share council archery procedures, best practices, resources, training updates, as well as identify needed instructors for troops, groups, council programs, and summer camps. You must hold a Level I Archery Certification (or above) to join.

RESOURCES
Archery Program Training Pre- & Post-Assessment (#2410)