Volunteers

Volunteering can be a big commitment, so we want to make sure you have the resources you need when you need them!

Check out information about money earning and troop banking, safety and permissions, media and brand guidelines, and more.

Volunteer Resources

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Volunteer Essentials

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

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Troop Year Planner

Troop leaders will love using this guide to plan troop activities and meetings.

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Girl Scout Experience Box

Get ready for your awesome year as a Girl Scout volunteer with complimentary Girl Scout Experience Boxes for new Daisy troops.

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Forms and Documents

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

Volunteer Learning

Find training opportunities, explore the Spotlight program, or attend a learning conference.

Delegate Volunteer

Share your voice locally or nationally as a teen or adult delegate!

Equipment Depot

Browse available no-cost equipment to rent and spaces to book for meetings or activities.

Service Unit Resources

Access resources to help you support the Girl Scout members in your community.

Cookie Program

Explore resources, tools, downloads, and tips for Girl Scout Cookie sellers and volunteers.

New Troop Leader Guide

Lean on this guide as a resource for everything you need to get started as a new troop leader!

Volunteer Recognition

Nominate outstanding volunteers for an award and celebrate Volunteer Appreciation Month with us.

Fall Product Program

Get info and explore resources for Fall Product Program sellers and volunteers.

Volunteer Resources Available in 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 in the upper right corner on our website.

Volunteer Toolkit (VTK)

The Volunteer Toolkit (VTK) 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 VTK 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.

Additional Volunteer Resources

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Want to take your program to the next level? Check out these expansion packs.

Media Journey Retreat Manual: Download all the materials you need to implement the Media Journey with your Cadettes in a weekend event.
Take Action and Highest Awards Program Pack: Download this one-stop-shop for the basic requirements and concepts to earn the Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards.

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Help us expand our programming by submitting a partner or volunteer event! To propose your event, please fill out this form at least eight weeks in advance of your event. Fill out this form to submit your event!

For your event/program to be listed on our calendar, it must be ONE of the following:

A program/event specifically designed for members of Girl Scouts of Western Washington, which may be created in collaboration with the Partner Programs Manager or with a volunteer with Event Director training.
A program/event with a discount or other special price point for members of Girl Scouts of Western Washington, e.g. a sports game with discount tickets and a special section for Girl Scouts only.
A public program/event with an exclusive program element just for members of Girl Scouts of Western Washington, e.g. a meet-and-greet or Q&A session with your organization’s CEO for Girl Scouts only.

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Anti-Bullying Policy

Girl Scouts of Western Washington strives to provide a safe, secure, and respectful environment for all Girl Scouts.

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Get Connected

Want to get connected? Ask questions? Find resources? Contact your service unit manager, request a coach, or join the Girl Scout volunteer community on social media: