Volunteer with a Troop

What Is a Troop?

A troop is a group of Girl Scouts who gather weekly, monthly, or quarterly. Adult volunteers guide troops as youth members select exciting hands-on activities and projects, try new things, and cheer each other on.

Lead a Troop that Fits Your Style

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Start a Girl Scout troop at your school or in your community and share responsibilities with a small leadership team consisting of a troop leader, assistant troop leader, and troop product manager.

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Work together with other caregivers to shared responsibilities and rotate to facilitate all troop activities. Check out our Co-Op Troops flier to learn more.

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All members and leadership of affinity troops are aligned through a specific interest, culture, race, religion, or belief.

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Girl Scout Trailblazers is a special interest troop that offers adventures on trails and in wilderness areas. Volunteers should have outdoor interest and experience and be willing to become certified in wilderness first aid. These troops are opportunities for older Girl Scouts in grades 8–12.

Troop Volunteer Roles

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Troop leaders work directly with a group of Girl Scouts to mentor and guide them through their Girl Scout troop experience. Leaders help with troop communications, scheduling, and helping Girl Scouts explore their passions and interests.

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Assistant troop leaders work directly with a Girl Scout troop and support the troop leader in facilitating Girl Scout activities.

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Troop product managers provide support to their troop during Fall Product and/or the Girl Scout Cookie Program. Product managers coordinate annual product sales at the troop level. They set up cookie booths, manage inventory and money, and watch the Girl Scouts light up when they reach their goals and earn rewards for being the best cookie sellers ever!

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Troop treasurers manage the troop bank account and report on the troop's finances in accordance with Girl Scout of Western Washington policies.

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Troop helpers support and assist Girl Scout troops on an occasional basis. This could include assisting with driving, activity planning, snacks, money management, or other tasks necessary to keep the troop running smoothly from week to week.

Troop Outdoor Specialist* toggle arrow

Outdoor specialists support a troop’s youth members with planning and executing outdoor activities. This person is an essential part of troops that are highly active and adventurous!

*This role requires additional online training.

Volunteer with a Service Unit

Looking to volunteer with Girl Scouts in support of troops but not as a troop leader? Check out ways to volunteer with a service unit!

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Ready to Volunteer

If you’d like to speak with someone about volunteering with a troop, please contact our customer care team at customercare@girlscoutsww.org or 1(800) 541-9852!

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Form a New Troop

Get started on your next Girl Scout adventure! Learn the steps requiredto form a new troop.

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