NEW CO-LEADER CHECKLIST
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We ’ re excited you ’ re looking to become a Girl Scout Troop Co-Leader ! Below you ’ ll find a basic checklist that will help you get started .
Go Online to Join Girl Scouts
Visit citrus-gs . org and click BE A VOLUNTEER . After entering brief information about yourself , search for the troop number you were given and then select a Co-Leader role , or select unsure . Just complete the registration and pay for membership .
You ' ll gain access to your MY GS account , where you can find information about upcoming events and the all-important Volunteer Toolkit .
FREE Background Check
The most important step in becoming a Girl Scout volunteer is to complete the brief , free background check . You will receive an email with a link from Verified Volunteers telling you how to complete the check .
Please check your spam if you do not see it within 24 hours of completing membership payment . ( In compliance with Florida law , we cannot use prior background checks done by schools or employers .)
Your Co-Leader Training Begins
Once you ' ve completed the first two steps , you ' ll receive a link to watch our short Welcome Video .
The first training that ' s required is our " Girl Scouting 101 " video - its a bit longer , but gives you basic Girl Scout information to help get you started .
The Troop Welcome is the 2 nd required training , which will explain your role as a Girl Scout Co-Leader .