Become a Volunteer | Girl Scouts

Volunteer with Girl Scouts and help girls find what’s within.

Be part of the moments that spark confidence, courage, and joy—sign up and make a difference today!

Behind every girl who discovers her strength is a volunteer who shows up, cheers her on, and believes in her. You already have what it takes to inspire girls to explore, grow, and lead. Along the way, you’ll build your own confidence, strengthen your leadership skills, and connect with a supportive community that shares your passion.

Volunteer as a troop leader: Guide a group of Girl Scouts by creating a fun, safe space. We’ll help you get started with easy-to-use tools like the Girl Scout Experience Box and ready-made Troop Year Plans so you can focus on fun, growth, and connection.

Be a supportive adult volunteer: Help girls thrive by assisting with meetings, activities, or special events, no matter your schedule or experience.

Get involved on your terms. Choose a role that fits your time and interests—from leading a troop to lending a hand behind the scenes.

No previous experience is required to support girls as they build confidence, skills, and lifelong friendships through the Girl Scout experience. Your local Girl Scout Council can help get you started.

The Girl Scout membership year runs from October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2027. Annual membership dues are $65 for girl members and $30 for adult members. Additional local fees and discounts may apply. Financial aid may be available. Girl Scout memberships must be renewed annually.

Make a Difference That Lasts

Make an impact

Inspire girls to turn what they love into positive impact in their communities.

Discover adventure

Encourage girls to try new challenges and experiences that expand their world.

Grow together

Help girls connect with their friends, who cheer them on every step of the way.

Explore outdoors

Encourage girls to grow their courage through camping, hiking, and new outdoor experiences.

Volunteers—We Got You!

Troop Year Planners make mapping out your year easier and more fun than ever. Try them out now!

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How It Works

1. Complete the volunteer registration process online. Background checks are required for most volunteers working directly with girls, handling troop funds/products, and administrative volunteers. If your position does require a background check, you will receive an email link to complete the background check process after completing your volunteer registration. Financial aid is available for the following positions: Troop Leader, Assistant Leader, Troop Treasurer, Troop Cookie Chair, Troop Fall Product Chair, Troop Driver, Troop Chaperone, Troop First Aider, Service Unit Administrator, Service Unit Treasurer, Service Unit Cookie Chair, Service Unit Fall Product Chair, Service Unit Recruiter, Service Unit Membership Advisor, Service Unit Event Pathway Consultant, Service Unit Communications Liaison, Service Unit Fund Development Liaison, Service Unit Council Trainer and Service Unit Wilderness First Aider.

2. Get Connected: Once your registration is completed you will receive an email with information to get you started.

3. Get Trained: Visit our volunteer resources page for basic training requirements and other information.

4. Stay Connected: Attend monthly local meetings in your neighborhood service unit. Learn about upcoming opportunities and network with other volunteers.

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For each troop there is a team of one troop leader and one or more assistant leaders, along with other volunteers who will help the troop run as smoothly and efficiently as possible. Troop leaders work directly with a group of girls and mentor them as they make new friends and build courage, confidence and character to make the world a better place. The Leader also helps them develop leadership skills on an individual and/or group basis. The troop leader is responsible for organizing and delegating the adult volunteers and overseeing troop management. The Troop Leader should have the enthusiasm and ability to inspire girls’ interests and curiosity about ways to incorporate the Three Keys to Leadership: Discover themselves, Connect with others, and Take Action to make the world a better place through the Girl Scout Leadership Experience (GSLE). You must have the ability to work as a volunteer team to achieve your troop goals, and along the way, you will be inspiring girls to be the best they can be. This position requires a current membership every year and an approved criminal background check every 3 years. This position must also be appointed/re-appointed by a Black Diamond Membership staff member.

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Coordinate the annual cookie sale at the troop level. Set up cookie booths, manage inventory and money, and then watch the girls light up when they earn the rewards for being the best cookie sellers ever!

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Coordinate the annual fall product sale at the troop level. Coordinate product orders, manage inventory and money, and then watch the girls light-up when they earn the rewards!

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Budget and manage all financial affairs of the troop and to see that all forms are completed and submitted properly.

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Troop chaperones work directly with the troop leader and assistant leader(s) to coordinate troop life. Troop chaperones also work with a group of girls and mentor them as they make new friends and build courage, confidence and character to make the world a better place. Troop chaperones help them develop leadership skills on an individual and/or group basis.

The troop chaperone functions as the eyes, ears and hands of the troop, helping to maintain girl safety and to offer program support. You must have the ability to work as a volunteer team to achieve your troop goals, and along the way, you will be inspiring girls to be the best they can be!

This position requires a current membership every year and an approved criminal background check every three years.