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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 […]

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, […]

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 […]