As a Girl Scout volunteer, you’ll become part of a vibrant community of dedicated individuals supporting youth throughout 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:
- Register as a member of Girl Scouts of Northern California.
- Complete a fingerprint screening, which includes a criminal background check.
- Complete Mandated Reporter training and any additional training required for your specific role.
- The GSNorCal Mandated Reporter annual acknowledgement is located in gsLearn. It must be electronically signed every year.
- The GSNorCal Mandated Reporter course is located in gsLearn. It must be taken every 2 years and takes approximately 40-50 minutes to complete.
- Because the GSNorCal Mandated Reporter course is tailored to Girl Scouts and includes additional information about Girl Scout safety policies, we are unable to accept courses from other organizations.
These steps must be completed before supporting youth troop members in any capacity.
Please note:
You’ll need to register as a member before you can begin the fingerprinting screening/background check process.
Access to gsLearn (our online training portal) is only available once your fingerprint clearance is on file with the council and you’ve assigned yourself a volunteer role in the MyGS system.
Last updated on October 8, 2025