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Troop Leadership Resources

Resources – Troop Banking & Finances

Troop Banking Each Troop must open a checking account. Savings accounts are permitted on a case-by-case basis, but troops may not use GSNORCAL tax ID to for credit/debt purposes. The form below is for requests to open a Girl Scout troop bank account or change signers. Please do not go directly to a financial institution […]

Resources – Girl Scout Program

GSNorCal Programs| Activity Ideas & Resources Take a peek at what programs council is offering this year! GSNorCal Fun Patches Girl Scout Activity Ideas Here are some activities you can either incorporate into meetings or events, or you can just do them for fun! Program Toolkits Want to host a program with minimal planning? Here […]

Resources – Virtual Meetings

Virtual Meeting Resources Daisy Virtual Resources Brownie Virtual Resources Junior Virtual Resources Cadette Virtual Resources Senior Virtual Resources Ambassador Virtual Resources

How do I complete my background screening?

Fingerprinting is required for all adult volunteers with direct contact or supervision of children, for more than 16 hours per month or 32+ hours per year, in compliance with state law AB506.  Every adult volunteer should take steps to complete fingerprinting. This service is currently free to members and once the screening is approved there […]

How do I plan a Troop Trip?

So, your troop has decided it wants to go on an exciting adventure! Congratulations! Let the planning fun begin! Whether it’s a trip to a foreign land, a hiking trek to a nearby state park, or something in between, use the checklist below to help guide your planning journey. Find a printable version of this […]

Troop Volunteer Roles and Descriptions

As a volunteer, you’ll become part of a vibrant community of dedicated individuals supporting youth across Northern California, and across the country! To get started, all volunteers must be at least 18 years old, and those who plan to drive Girl Scouts must be at least 21. They also need to complete the following steps: […]

Community Service and Take-Action Projects

Take Action is one of the three leadership keys in Girl Scouting, and each journey culminates in a Take Action Project. While community service projects will always have a place in Girl Scouting, girls deserve the benefits of the full Girl Scouts Leadership Experience by having the opportunity to do a Take Action project. Please […]

Girl’s Guide to Badges and Awards

What are Badges and Awards? Girl Scouts at each level have their own earned awards and badges. When a Girl Scout earns a badge, it shows that she’s learned a new skill, such as how to make a healthy snack or take great digital photos. It may even spark an interest at school or plant […]

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