New Troop Leader

GSNorCal Troop Account Change of Signers Process

Here is the form to change signers on your Girl Scout troop account; please do not go directly into the Wells Fargo bank to complete changes. Use the form to add, change, or remove a signer on the troop account.  Please note: all changes made to GS NorCal troop bank accounts must be reviewed and approved by […]

Disbanded Troop Form

Whether your troop has graduated/aged out, merged, or decided not to continue, you need to fill out the annual troop finance report along with the disbanded troop form. Disbanded Troop Form | Online Form Troop Finance Report | Online Form If your troop has funds remaining, review the Disbanding, Merging, Bridging, or Splitting Troops (PDF) for additional financial guidance […]

Resources – New Troop Leader

Troop Leader Support Volunteer Learning Recruiting Volunteers to Your Troop Growing Your Troop Troop Leader Safety Resources Troop Leader Financial Resources Troop Banking Please Note- SEPTEMBER 2024, Wells Fargo has announced a change in process affecting new troop account requests. We are pausing new account approvals while a new process is implemented, but you can still submit […]

Troop Position Descriptions

Troop/Co-op Troop Volunteer Roles There are many ways for adults to get involved with a Girl Scout troop. All adults who choose to volunteer with Girl Scouts need to be current Girl Scout members, complete a background check, and take the CA Mandated Report training for Child Abuse and Neglect.  Registration is completed through MyGS Member Account. […]

How to keep parents and caregivers on board

Make the Ask(s)The main reason people don’t take action is because they were never asked to in the first place. That’s why hearing one out of three Girl Scout parents say no one communicated expectations around involvement with their girl’s troop is so troubling. Parents may have many talents, but they’re certainly not mind readers! If you’re […]

Engaging Families

You want your Girl Scouts to have fun, be inspired, take risks, and learn about themselves and the world—that’s why you’re a Girl Scout troop leader or troop volunteer! Parents and caregivers want the same thing for their girls but getting families to pitch in and play an active role in the troop while also […]

Troop Management Tools and Resources 

From toolkits and guides to regular contact with experienced people, you’ll have all the support you need to be a Girl Scout volunteer. Here’s a list of some important resources you’ll want to check out. The Volunteer Toolkit The Volunteer Toolkit is a customizable digital planning tool for troop leaders and co-leaders to easily manage […]

Getting Support for Your Troop

Most parents and guardians are helpful and supportive and sincerely appreciate your time and effort on behalf of their daughters. And you almost always have the same goal, which is to make Girl Scouting an enriching experience for their girls. Learn more about developing your network by going to: Friends & Family Network (Adults).

Joining a troop by invitation

Whether you’ve received a personal invitation from a Troop Leader or Troop Admin or your friends have sent you a link to a troop on our catalog, follow the instructions below to join that troop. Start by opening the link you received, and you will be taken to the troop view. If you are clicking on […]