For Volunteers | Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania

Everything you need to keep your troop running smoothly

Find resources, guides, and more that are essential to volunteers

Everyone can use a little guidance, whether you’re a brand-new volunteer or a seasoned veteran. The resources on this page will help you along the way in your volunteer journey. Whether you’re looking for guidance on managing troop finances or need help planning your first year of meetings, you’ll find everything you need.

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Troop Year Plans

Get the tools you need to help your troop thrive. Download our simple month-by-month guides to make this your best year yet.

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Volunteer Essentials

Your helpful guide for troop management, finances, and more.

New Troop Leaders

Find resources for new Girl Scout troop leaders.

Volunteer Training

Whether you're new to Girl Scouts or a seasoned pro, we want to make sure you're prepared!

Forms and Documents

Search for important forms and documents for managing your troop, traveling, and more.

Volunteer Resources

From programming to finances, find helpful tools and resources for volunteers.

Publications

Stay up-to-date on all things Girl Scouts with our publications.

Volunteer resources available on MyGS

Many of your must-have tools, like gsLearn and the Volunteer Toolkit, are accessible when you log in to MyGS —always accessible via the icon on the upper right corner of our website on your desktop and under the menu in the upper right corner on your mobile device.

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The Volunteer Toolkit is a customizable planning tool where you can find suggested meeting plans for most badges, access activity guides and badge requirements, track your Girl Scouts’ achievements, and so much more. It’s the digital planning assistant that will help you power a fun-filled—and organized—Girl Scout year.

You’ll find the Volunteer Toolkit via the left menu bar of MyGS in My Account. It’s accessible on any desktop, tablet, or mobile device.

gsLearn

gsLearn is full of essential volunteer trainings and courses, like how to lead activities the Girl Scout way, safety procedures, and advice for guiding Girl Scouts at every grade level.

You’ll find gsLearn via the left menu bar of MyGS in My Account. It’s accessible on any desktop, tablet, or mobile device, and it will be populated with any trainings you should view.

Renew

Don’t let your Girl Scout membership expire!

Think of all the adventures you’ve been on together, the stories you’ve shared, and the challenges you’ve overcome. Your Girl Scout crew truly is something special. Sign up for another year today and keep the magic going.

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Looking for more helpful documents?

Check out Forms and Documents for local most-used resources.

Troop Mentor Network

We’ve assembled a team of seasoned volunteers to provide you with firsthand knowledge, guidance, and support.

MEET THEM

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Volunteer Cookie Resources

Help your Girl Scout cookie entrepreneurs shine with these volunteer resources.

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