Cookie Resources for Volunteers

Take Girl Scout Cookie® sales to the next level.

From downloads to guidelines, doorhangers to business cards and beyond—try these handy resources.

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December-January: Troop cookie managers train girls and parents/guardians

Initial Cookie Order Deadline: Friday, Dec. 12; last day to earn initial order t-shirts*

Digital Cookie Direct Ship only: Tuesday, Jan. 6

Cookie Delivery Day: Saturday, Jan. 24

Cookie Program Begins (Door-to-Door and Digital Cookie Girl Delivery): Sunday, Jan. 25

Cookie Cupboards Open: Wednesday, Jan. 28

Boothing Begins: Friday, Feb. 6

Cookie Program Ends: Sunday, March 8

*Please note: If you didn't place an initial order by Friday, Dec. 12, your troop/IRM may place its order on Sunday, Jan. 25 for pickup when the cookie cupboards open on Wednesday, Jan. 28.

For TCMs

Open troop bank account.

Designate a troop cookie manager (see “Troop Cookie Manager Training” dropdown).

“Troop Cookie Manager Training”

1. Register for the 2025 Girl Scout membership year.

2. Complete a current background check.

3. Confirm you are registered into the troop cookie manager role in My GS. If not, contact GSSD customer care at customercare@sdgirlscouts.org.

4. Complete online training in gsLearn and submit the 2026 Troop Cookie Manager Agreement (instructions on how to access this are located below).

5. Collect Girl Scout and troop materials from your service unit cookie coordinator (order cards, money envelopes, and receipt sheets).

6. Obtain troop banking information from your troop leader or treasure.

7. Coordinate a troop meeting to train and distribute materials to Girl Scouts and their families.

Accessing Troop Cookie Manager Training

· Visit sdgirlscouts.org and select the My GS tab.

· Log in with your Girl Scout email and password.

· Select My Account (top, right).

· Select gsLearn (left).

· Select the Content Library (left) and type “cookie” in the search field.

· Select the 623 Troop Cookie Manager (2026) Training course to begin.

Important:

· If you don't see the course, make sure you are using the search field in the Content Library and not the search field on your gsLearn dashboard.

Watching training on a phone? Be sure to position your phone in landscape view so that you can see and select the gsLearn Content Library.

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GSUSA Resources

Find handouts, posters, videos, and other materials to help you have fun and stay safe.

Volunteer Essentials

Access training guides for a successful season.

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Start the cookie season off at a service unit cookie kickoff! These celebrations are a great way to kick off the cookie program. Girl Scouts will participate in activities provided through the collaboration of service unit volunteers and council that support Girl Scouts knowledge of the cookie program and build their 5 Skills. The 5 Skills essential to leadership, success, and life: goal setting, decision-making, money management, people skills, and business ethics. If you're interested in participating or volunteering for your service unit's kick off, please contact your service unit team. All youth Girl Scout attendees are eligible to earn a patch!

For IRMs

Training for IRMs

1. Visit sdgirlscouts.org and select the My GS tab.

2. Log in with your Girl Scout email and password.

3. Select My Account (top, right).

4. Select gsLearn (left).

5. Search "IRM" in the Content Library.

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Resources from Girl Scouts of the USA

Find handouts, posters, videos, and other materials to help you have funand stay safe as you build your cookie business.

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Tools from ABC Bakers

These resources will help you support Girl Scouts as they run their very own cookie businesses and gain skills essential for success.

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Volunteer Cookie Resources

Take Girl Scout Cookie® sales to the next level.

From downloads to guidelines, doorhangers to business cards and beyond—try these handy resources.