Step 1: Set up your new troop!
Fill out the Volunteer Registration Form.
Step 2: Decide to be a role model by joining Girl Scouts as a troop leader!
You can start reviewing the training resources available to you here.
Step 3: Start looking for other adults to help!
Together, you'll need to decide on a meeting location, meeting frequency (day and start time), meeting start date (when you plan to start holding meetings), and what grade level (or levels!) your troop will include.
A troop needs at least two un-related, background check adults (one of whom must be female) to get started, and most leaders also look for additional help throughout the year. Troops can have more than two leaders, and they typically have additional volunteers to help with the Cookie Program, Fall Product Sale, as well as other adults to pitch in with snacks, field trips, and other activities.
Parents of other girls in your troop are prime candidates to help out, but adults from the community might love this opportunity too. We can recruit online for your troop, but people tend to have the most fun with adults they know in real life.Pick a Day, Time, and Location for Troop Meetings
Step 4: Pick a Day, Time, and Location for Troop Meetings
It’s a great idea to start thinking about how your troop will get together right away. You can start contacting potential venues now as you complete your registration and on-boarding to find a good meeting space. Keep in mind:
- Most troops meet twice per month, but you can choose a schedule that works best for you.
- Your meeting space needs to be a safe, clean, and secure environment that allows all girls to participate. Good options include:
- Schools
- Libraries
- Places of worship
- Community centers and buildings
- Local businesses
Step 5: Get ready for your first troop meeting!
Review lesson plans by visiting the Volunteer Tool Kit.
Step 6: Stay in touch.
Be sure to like us on Facebook and follow us on Instagram to stay up to date on council events! Also, if you are a SU Team member and/or Troop Leader, be sure to join our Facebook Volunteer Scoop to connect and share ideas with fellow leaders!
