Volunteer Essentials and the New Leader’s Guide to Success are must-have publications for every Girl Scout troop leader!

Welcome, New Troop Leaders!
Thank you for volunteering with GSSEM!
Information on this page will help you navigate through major milestones as a Girl Scout troop leader.
Please contact your Recruitment Specialist with specific questions about your role. GSSEM staff are here to help you along the way, too!
Here’s a quick list to help get you started:
- Get a Troop Number
- Set Up Troop Bank Account
- Recruit Volunteers
- Register Girls and Adults
- Set Troop Meeting information
- Hold a Troop Organizational Meeting
RESOURCES AND HELP
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Publications
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Online Learning
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Volunteer Toolkit (VTK)
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Member Support Specialists
TROOP MANAGEMENT
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Your Member Profile on MyGS
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Assembling Your Troop
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Boosting Parent Involvement
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Safety Activity Checkpoints
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Troop Meetings
TROOP FINANCES
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Managing Troop Finances
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Annual Troop Finance Report
PROGRAMMING AND ACTIVITIES
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Journeys & Badges
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Engaging Girls in STEM
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Girl Scout Highest Awards
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Girl Scout Ceremonies & Songs
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World Thinking Day
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Beyond the Troop
THE OUTDOORS
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Tips for Getting Girls Outside
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Traveling with Girls
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National & International Destinations
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More Online Resources
PRODUCT PROGRAMS
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Fall Product Program (FPP)
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Cookie Program (CP)
TIMELINE
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Planning for the Next Troop Year