New Troop Leaders
New Leader Resources
Welcome to Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania!
Ready to get started as a leader or thinking about becoming one? You have come to the right place! This page will guide you through everything you will need for your first year of adventures in Girl Scouting.
We are here to support you! Have questions? Contact us at customercare@gswpa.org or 800-248-3355.
Begin Your Adventure
New Leader Checklist
Walking you through your first year as a troop leader from how to be a leader to what occurs throughout your first-year journey
Volunteer Position Description - Troop Leader
What you do as a troop leader
Leaders Guide to Success
A printable guide for leading a Girl Scout troop
Tips for Troop Leaders
Girl Scouts of the USA's tips for troop leaders
Year Plans for Troops
Map out your year
Your First Year
Before You Take Off 
Launching Your Troop: The First 30 Days
In Flight: The First Three Months
Reaching For the Stars: The First Year
Important Resources for Your First Year
Helpful New Leader Resources
Health & Safety
Managing Finances
Looking for Additional Support?
- Reach out to our Troop Mentor Network
- Attend one of our Volunteer Open Houses to get your questions answered and learn about relevant Girl Scout topics.
- Receive important messages and date reminders via text message. Opt-in by texting troopleader to 800-248-3355.
- Stay up to date on council news with Volcomms, our volunteer communication portal.
- Contact customer care: customercare@gswpa.org
- Contact the new troop leader coordinator, Janelle Friend: jfriend@gswpa.org
Troop Year Plans
Get the tools you need to help your troop thrive. Download our simplemonth-by-month guides to make this your best year yet.
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