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Volunteering with Girl Scouts

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 […]

Glossary

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.

Supporting GSNorCal

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.

Troop Change Form for Merging, Splitting, or Disbanding

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

Reporting Responsibilities

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 […]

Girl Scout Guide for Utilizing Social Media

Social media sites and apps such as Facebook, Instagram, etc. can be an easy and fun way to stay in touch with your troop, coordinate events, and share your accomplishments, but it’s important to be able to navigate them safely.  Safety and Privacy Resources General Content Guidelines It’s important to remember that when you post […]

gsLearn Video Learning Series

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 to […]

Volunteer Toolkit (VTK) FAQs

Volunteer Toolkit (VTK) Frequently Asked Questions If you’re new to the Volunteer Toolkit (VTK), you probably have some questions. We’ve put together a list of frequently asked questions to help you get started.  Question Answer What is the VTK? The Volunteer Toolkit (VTK) is designed to support troop leaders in planning and delivering program content […]

VTK Tips-Choosing and Customizing Your Year Plan

Choosing and Customizing Your Year Plan Volunteer Toolkit Tips The Girl Scout Volunteer Toolkit (VTK) is a digital communication, planning, and curriculum tool accessible on any internet-capable computer or mobile device. The VTK offers several pre-selected tracks that include meeting/lesson plans so that girls can earn their badges, Journeys, patches, and awards. This tip sheet will […]

MyGS Guide to My Troops

This document (PDF) will provide troop leaders and household primary caregivers with an overview of the features in the MyGS Member Account Portal and will show troop leaders how they can manage their troop members and show parents/caregivers what they can view on the “My Troops” page. My Troops General View From the left-side navigation click […]

Girl Scout Member Digital Tools

 Check out our Girl Scout member digital tools below! GSNorCal: Come check out our new look at www.GSNorCal.org. This site is designed with you, the audience, in mind. Are you interested in learning more about Girl Scouts? Come Discover what we’re all about and find out how to Get Involved. Want to know how you can support […]

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