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Volunteer Toolkit (VTK) VTK User Guides 

We send out various newsletters and emails to keep you up-to-date with events and important dates as well as to provide you with relevant resources. Follow the steps below to subscribe to our emails and/or text messages. 1. Go to myGS. 2. Log in with your email and password and ensure that you are looking at your account […]

Overview gsLearn is GSUSA’s and GSNorCal’s learning management system for all online training. Access to gsLearn is only offered to volunteers who hold roles and have background checks on file with GSNorCal. Trainings are organized by learning paths, that are filled with courses. Each course is made up of one or more modules. If you need […]

Overview gsLearn is GSUSA’s and GSNorCal’s learning management system for all online training. Access to gsLearn is only offered to volunteers who hold roles and have background checks on file with GSNorCal. Trainings are organized by learning paths, that are filled with courses. Each course is made up of one or more modules. If you need […]

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 (Español). 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 girls.  […]

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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? Girl Scouts has its own unique language, and with so many traditions, programs, and resources, it’s easy to come across terms you’ve never heard before. That’s why we’ve created this Girl Scout Glossary […]

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), these links will provide you will all of the information you’ll need to know. Find the Troop Change Form here Disbanding, Merging, Bridging, or Splitting Troops Information

One critical task for each troop, no matter what grade level, is to keep excellent records and establish a clear accounting system for all money earned and spent. As the troop’s troop leader or treasurer, you’re in charge of making sure money is spent wisely and that excellent records are kept (keeping copies of all receipts […]