Short-Term Volunteer Opportunities | Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan

It doesn't take very long to inspire girls.

No time for long-term volunteering commitments? Don't worry—there's a place for you!

Whether you have time for a one-time event, just a few hours a month, or much more time to share, we need adults of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities to serve as positive role models to girls. Everyone has something to offer, so choose a volunteer role that sparks your interest and fits you best.

As a short-term volunteer, you can:

Create a one-day or recurring event/workshop focusing on a specific talent or skill that you have.
Become a mentor and/or role model for girls.
Help with an event.

Our staff will assist you in aligning your activities with the Girl Scout badge program, which focuses on financial literacy, STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math), entrepreneurship, healthy living, and more.

Available Short-Term Opportunities

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Volunteer for a Community Girl Scout Troop!

Overview of Community Girl Scout Troops

Community Girl Scout troops provide girls who do not currently have access to a local Girl Scout troop, or for whom a traditional Girl Scout troop is not a good fit, with the opportunity to experience all that Girl Scouting has to offer. This welcoming program ensures every girl has a place to belong while building courage, confidence, and character. Through engaging, hands-on activities, girls will explore entrepreneurship, first aid, career exploration, art, and culinary arts while developing leadership skills, making new friends, and discovering their unique strengths.

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Volunteer Needs

Community volunteers are essential to making this program possible. By sharing their time, talents, and life experiences, volunteers help create meaningful opportunities for girls who might not otherwise have access to Girl Scouts. Whether leading an activity, mentoring girls, or lending a helping hand, volunteers inspire the next generation, strengthen their community, and ensure every girl has the chance to learn, grow, and succeed.

Volunteer Requirements

Are an adult aged 18+
Register as an adult member of Girl Scouts of the USA for an annual fee of $30
Complete a volunteer background check screening
Complete a 1-hour online training: Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention
Complete a 30-minute virtual training with the Project Manager at a date and time that works for you

Volunteer Commitment

Each session runs for 3 hours. Volunteers are asked to pick a minimum of 2 sessions. Volunteers may choose as many sessions as their schedule allows. Volunteers are asked to commit to volunteering at least 2 weeks prior to the first session they choose, to allow time for background check screening and training.

Community Troop Meetings

Meetings will take place once a month during October, November, December, January, February, April, May, and June on the following weekdays and locations:

Mondays // 5:00 PM–8:00 PM

Flint Service Center - 500 Gateway Centre Drive, Suite B, Flint, MI 48507
Southgate Service Center - 1 Heritage Place, Suite 140, Southgate, MI 48195

Tuesdays // 5:00 PM–8:00 PM

Detroit Public Library - Elmwood Park Branch - 550 Chene St, Detroit, MI 48207

Wednesdays // 5:00 PM–8:00 PM

White Lake Service Center - 8545 Highland Rd, White Lake, MI 48386

Thursdays // 5:00 PM–8:00 PM

Clinton Twp Service Center - 42800 Garfield Rd, Clinton Twp, MI 48038

If you're interested in volunteering or have any questions, please email Jennifer Prahler, Project Manager, at jprahler@gssem.org.