The Girl Scout program is based on the Girl Scout Leadership Experience (GSLE), in which girls discover themselves, connect with others, and take action to make the world a better place – all within the safety of an environment where girls take the lead, learn by doing, and learn cooperatively. At the core of the […]
Girl Scouts strives to provide you with the necessary information to successfully manage your group of girls, and to let you know how and where you can get additional information on certain topics when you want to learn more. Volunteer Learning is offered in a variety of ways, to best meet your unique learning styles: written resources, […]
Girl Scouts focuses on the following content areas to enrich the Girl Scout experience for girls that follow the Girl Scout Leadership Experience. A few examples are listed here, and you can find out how to engage your troop in opportunities like these by visiting Girl Scout Program–Building Strong Girls GSNorCal’s Program Department offers program to girls […]
Ensuring the health and safety of girls in Girl Scouting is a cornerstone of the Girl Scout Movement. This includes developing safety consciousness in both youth and adults, as well as training staff and volunteers to ensure proper supervision, planning to prevent accidents and incidents, and maintenance of program resources. Everyone bears responsibility for safety: […]
Girl Scouts of Northern California is governed by the policies of Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) as stated in the Blue Book of Basic Documents 2019 edition. The Volunteer Policy has been adopted by GSNorCal’s Board of Directors. The goal of the Girl Scouts of Northern California is to provide beneficial and safe program for […]
gsLearn is GSUSA’s and GSNorCal’s Learning Management System. gsLearn offers volunteer role and course learning paths, as well as, several helpful individual courses to help you succeed in Girl Scouts. See the Required Volunteer Role Learning Index and gsLearn Troubleshooting and FAQs for more information. Question Answer How do I access gsLearn? All registered volunteers with an active volunteer role are able […]
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Your most important role as a Girl Scout volunteer is to be excited about everything this opportunity affords you: a chance to help girls succeed, play a critical role in their lives, and watch them blossom! In this section, you’ll learn all about your role and responsibilities as a Girl Scout volunteer. Volunteering with Girl […]
Do you know your Bridging Ceremony from your Brownie Ring? Your Five Outcomes from your Friendship Circle? Your Progression from your Pathways? Have you ever come across a Girl Scout term that you were unfamiliar with? Your guessing days are over! Access this handy Glossary here.
GSNorCal raises needed funds to support program activities and resources for all girls and leaders through the Opportunity Fund, grants, and generous gifts from donors through employee matching gifts, and volunteer hours. To learn more about ways to support, please see Supporting GSNorCal.
If your troop is anticipating upcoming changes in its configuration, e.g., it will be merging with another troop, splitting into more than one troop, or disbanding altogether, this link will provide you will all of the information you’ll need to know. Disbanding, Merging, Bridging, or Splitting Troops