Resources
Volunteer Learning Staff:
- Robin Brooks
Learning Registrar
- Heather Cutting
Outdoor & Certification Learning Manager
- Pat Ford
VP, Volunteer Learning
- Carrol Harris
Senior Manager, Leader Learning & Continuing Education
- Denise Lilly
Learning Registrar
Getting Started
An Orientation for New Girl Scout Leaders - No Fee
Getting Started is the first volunteer learning course for troop leaders, assistant leaders, advisors, and Leaders-in-Training (LITs) who have completed their application process.
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Getting Started must be taken before starting to work with girls, and is a prerequisite for Leadership Essentials courses. Participants learn the basic knowledge needed to get started with their troop, including:
- The elements of a meeting
- Recommended content of the first few meetings
- Available support options and resources
- Basic information about safety and troop finances
Trained facilitators may also offer additional courses in your area. For more information, contact your service unit manager or regional office.
Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place.