Use this worksheet to build your budget for an event. It will walk you through the steps to determine an appropriate participation fee. It also provides a template for submitting your final budget to your service unit team.
Feedback from participants and committee members is important. It helps you learn what worked well (and should remain the same) and what areas could be improved next time. Below are some tips for creating an effective event evaluation. Question Guidelines Ask satisfaction questions (Did you like the event? Would you attend again? etc.). Make sure […]
People volunteer to help at events for countless reasons, but underneath it all, most volunteers are motivated by the quality of their performance. When volunteers know their time and energy are appreciated and that they are valued, they commit themselves to the event. Therefore, volunteer recognition is one of the most powerful tools for retaining […]
Every event is different, and not all events need a large committee or to fill all of these roles. These are all suggestions and only a brief description of the role. You may want to create your own roles and responsibilities for your event. What is important is that the committee members establish and agree […]
Having an effective event committee can make a big difference in the quality and ease of planning your event. Here are some things to consider when you are recruiting your event committee. Recruiting Your Staff Training Your Staff
Girl- and youth-led events are possible! If your service unit volunteers feel girls and youth are not capable of planning and running events, ask your Volunteer Support Manager for advice, to put you in touch with service units that do hold successful girl-led events. If the adults hold girls back by underestimating their abilities, the […]
Safety for Events (PDF) is a great place to find detailed information on Girl Scouts training that will help you plan a Girl Scout event, tell you all about appropriate forms that you should submit to GSNorCal, and handy tools that will help you along the way.
Whether you’re planning an event for the first time or are an experienced event planner looking for resource links, you’re in the right spot. ***A new Event Planner Guide is coming summer 2025! Check back soon*** Event Planner Resource List Additional Resources Event Planner Overview Event Managers ensure the success of the Girl Scout Leadership […]