Troops make friends, build new skills, earn badges and awards, and have fun!
What Troops Do
To have a well-rounded Girl Scout experience, we encourage all troops to:
- Participate in at least 1 Girl Scout tradition at every meeting (like wearing uniforms or doing a flag ceremony),
- Earn 3–5 badges and awards from a variety of skill building areas,
- Attend about 1–3 special events or field trips,
- Participate in the Fall Take Product Program and Cookie Program, to work on Girl Scout Entrepreneurship,
- Complete at least one community service project,
- Hold an end-of-year celebration or bridging event, and
- Experience at least one outdoor activity (like Girl Scout Camp)!
Volunteer Resources
| MyGS, gsLearn & Volunteer Toolkit » Log in to MyGS to manage your Member Profile, access trainings through gsLearn, and manage your troop through the Volunteer Toolkit. | Forms & Documents» Find GSNorCal forms and documents, like Troop Finance Reports, Financial Aid forms, and more. | Volunteer Essentials » GSNorCal’s official guide for volunteers, covering money management, Safety-Wise, group management, and more. |
We’re here for you!
Volunteer help and support is always a phone call or email away. Our customer care team is happy to answer your questions and assist you as you volunteer. Just call 800-447-4475 or email info@gsnorcal.org.
Last updated on November 18, 2025