VOLUNTEER POSITION SUMMARY & REQUIREMENTS
All volunteers who are in a leadership role need to complete the volunteer application process
(application, disclosure, background screening, and interest form) and become a registered
member. Please refer to the Decision Tree on page 108
All appointed Troop and Assistant Leaders are required to take New Leader Training and Series
and Events volunteers will receive Series/Events Training.
For ongoing leadership development and enrichment opportunities please visit www.gswpa.org and click
on the “things to do” calendar for course offerings.
Troop Positions
Troop/Group Leader- Schedules regular troop meetings; helps girls plan and participate in
activities and trips; meets all program and safety guidelines; and serves as the communication
link with parents, service units and council. Leads and guides a group of girls with sensitivity to
their needs and interests so that they learn to develop their abilities as individuals and members
of a group through participation in the Girl Scout Program.
Assistant Troop/Group Leader- Assists Troop Leader with tasks necessary to meet the needs
of the troop, including assisting with scheduling regular troop meetings; helping girls plan and
participate in activities and trips; meeting all program and safety guidelines; and serving as the
communication link with parents.
Troop Registrar- Manages the girl, adult and troop annual registration process for a troop and
maintains an up-to-date troop/group roster. Performs the technical tasks needed to collect and
process membership registrations.
First aider- Provides first aid services for the troop/group or service unit and ensures that safety
and health standards are followed for all activities. Must have all First aid/CPR certifications
with approved provider.
Parent Helper- When needed, within the troop: chaperones events; shops for supplies; provides
transportation; helps plan and organize events and meetings; makes field trip reservations;
unloads product sales inventory; offers childcare for other committee members, etc.
Driver- Transports girls for activities, events, and trips.
Emergency Contact Coordinator- Creates and implements a phone chain system so that
families and volunteers can be contacted quickly in case of an emergency or unexpected delay or
change in plans.
Troop Cookie Manager- Manages winter/spring cookie sales within the troop. Provides
customer service to troop members and encourages participation in the cookie product program;
schedules and conducts trainings regarding product sales for girls and parents; ensures that
troop paperwork, product orders and incentive orders are complete, accurate and submitted
according to deadlines. Coordinate distribution of cookies to the girls. Girl Scout Cookie
Program Training offered by local Service Unit required.
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