Volunteer Essentials

Volunteer Essentials is the Girl Scout volunteer handbook, designed to support busy volunteers on-the-go. Easily find what you need to get started on your Girl Scout journey and search for answers throughout the year.

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Chapter 1: All About Girl Scouts

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Welcome to Girl Scouts:

Volunteering for Girl Scouts:

Things to Do with Girls:

Chapter 2: Engaging Girls and Families

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Girl Development:

Working with Girls:

Working with Families:

Chapter 3: Troop Management

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Troop Meetings:

Activities and Outings:

Inclusion:

Girl Scouts is for Every Girl

Troop Government:

Troop Changes:

Resolve Conflict:

Chapter 4: Safety

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Beginning Safety:

Activities and Trips:

Accidents, Abuse, Concerns:

Creating a Safe Space:

Product Program Safety:

Activity Insurance:

Certificate of Insurance:

Chapter 5: Troop Finances

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How Troops Finance Activities:

Banking:

Budgeting:

Tracking and Reporting Finances:

Financial Assistance, Donations, and Working with Others

Disbanding a Troop:

Training

Resources:

Chapter 6: Product Program

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Types of Programs:

Roles and Training:

More Resources: