Tips From Your Volunteer Support Team As a Girl Scout volunteer, you are a fearless leader, empowering role model, or maybe even an innovative event organizer in the eyes of your girls. No one said this rewarding journey would be easy, but with these tips for troop leaders, you’ll be on your way to meet any challenge that comes your way. Meet your volunteer support team of experts who are passing along some advice and inspiring ideas!
Heather Mize | New Leader Specialist Manage Your Troop With Ease • Explore the new member management portal on myGS. This is the one-stop-shop to handle just about everything you need to do to assist you with troop management, as well as your family membership management. • In myGS, make sure you are opted into any emails you want to receive from us—including the Volunteer Connections. • Utilize the Volunteer Toolkit to deliver easy, fun troop meetings year-round. • Explore gsLearn for just-in-time training and the ability to track all your accomplishments.
We have even more great tips to help make this year the best one yet. Scan this QR code and head on over to girlscouts.org for dozens of articles and tips for your Girl Scout troop.
Curious about Volunteer Awards? Check out pages 6-7 for more information! Wanting to get outdoors? Check out pages 20-21 for tips on getting girls outside.
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volunteer 411 • fall/winter 2021
Lynn Moxley Troop/SU Support Specialist Use Local Experts to Enhance the Girl Scout Experience Utilizing local subject matter experts like firefighters, professional gardeners, chefs, local retailers, medical professionals, and zoologists can really enhance the Girl Scout experience! Even your own troop parents may have expertise to share with the troop.
