VOLUNTEER POSITION SUMMARY & REQUIREMENTS
All volunteers who are in a leadership role need to complete the volunteer approval process.
Please refer to the Decision Tree.
All appointed Troop Leaders are required to take New Leader Training and Series and Events
volunteers will receive Series/Events Training. Trainings are required before working with girls.
For ongoing leadership development and enrichment opportunities please visit gswpa.org and click on the
events calendar for course offerings.
Troop Positions
Here are some examples of volunteer positions needed to run a successful troop. For more information
on additional positions available contact your Girl Experience Specialist.
Troop 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. New Leader Training Required.
Troop Registrar- Manages the girl, adult and troop annual registration process for a troop and
maintains an up-to-date troop roster. Performs the technical tasks needed to assist parents
with the online registration process and special handling, such as financial assistance and the
use of Girl Scout Bucks. Assures all members of the troop are registered.
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.
Troop Committee Member- When needed, within the troop: works closely with leaders to assist
with the operation of the troop. chaperone events; shops for supplies; provides transportation;
helps plan and organize events and meetings; makes field trip reservations; etc.
Helping Hands – Extra pair of hands to help troop leader as needed. Assists with the sorting and
packing of MagNut and Cookie inventory.
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 recognition orders are complete, accurate and submitted
according to deadlines. Coordinate distribution of cookies to the girls. Participation in Cookie
Training provided by Service Unit Cookie Manager required.