You’ve signed up to be a leader ... now what?
In your new role, you will meet other adults committed to helping build girls of courage, confidence, and character. You will use many resources to learn about fun and exciting programs for girls. You will maintain a troop budget and manage health forms.
REQUIRED training for new leaders
- GSUSA Online Volunteer Orientation is required of all new Girl Scout volunteers
- Important: Print your learning log before hitting Submit. Your learning log serves as proof of completion of this course. Redeem a copy of your log at a Girl Scout Shop to receive a free Volunteer Orientation patch
- GSEM Introduction to Girl Scouting is required of new Leaders, Co-Leaders and Assistant Leaders:
- Request a home study from your District Home Study Coordinator or Volunteer Development Manager (listed in every issue of the GSEM Course Catalog) or Neighborhood Chair
- Also available in classroom format, scheduled in the GSEM Course Catalog
- Leadership Essentials
- Important: Print your learning log before hitting Submit. Your learning log serves as proof of completion of this course. Redeem a copy of your log at a Girl Scout Shop to receive a free Leadership Essentials patch
More tips:
But that’s just the beginning! GSEM offers plenty of additional support for leaders!
- Resource Centers where Leaders can find electronic and written resources and equipment that can be borrowed
- The Girl Scout Shop, where adults can purchase books, insignia, uniforms, and so much more!
- Leader Program Bulletin, a publication which provides information on troop program activities, upcoming events, GSEM news, and more
- A Girl Scout Summer, a publication which provides information on Girl Scout camp opportunities
Leaders who complete the first two courses in the Leader Prep Series are eligible to purchase this tote!
