Troop Resources
Troops make friends, build new skills, earn badges and awards, and have fun!
What Troops Do
To have a well-rounded Girl Scout experience, we encourage all troops to:
- Participate in at least 1 Girl Scout tradition at every meeting (like wearing uniforms or doing a flag ceremony),
- Earn 3–5 badges and awards from a variety of skill building areas,
- Attend about 1–3 special events or field trips,
- Participate in the Fall Take Action Program and Cookie Program, to work on Girl Scout Entrepreneurship,
- Complete at least one community service project,
- Hold an end-of-year celebration or bridging event, and
- Experience at least one outdoor activity (like Girl Scout Camp)!
Volunteer Resources
| Volunteer Learning Portal » Your one-stop-shop for all online volunteer training. | MyGS & Volunteer Toolkit » Access your MyGS Member Community and GSUSA’s Volunteer Toolkit. |
| Forms & Documents» Find GSNorCal forms and documents, like Troop Finance Reports, Financial Aid forms, and more. | Leader’s Guide to Success » Everything you need to know about leading a Girl Scout troop, in one handy document. |
| Volunteer Essentials » GSNorCal’s official guidebook for volunteers, covering money management, Safety-Wise, group management, and more. | The Trailhead » Subscribe to GSNorCal’s volunteer support blog for weekly inspiration, ideas and updates. |
| GSNorCal Newsletters & Publications » Check out our archive of recent emails and publications. | Girl Scouts of Northern California’s News Blog » Read inspirational stories and get the latest news from Girl Scouts of Northern California. |
We’re here for you!
Volunteer help and support is always a phone call or email away. Our customer care team is happy to answer your questions and assist you as you volunteer. Just call 800-447-4475 or email info@gsnorcal.org.