Thank you for volunteering with Girl Scouts!
Our volunteers make the Girl Scout experience possible, and we’re here to support you every step of the way. Use the buttons below to quickly find the tools, resources, and guidance you need to make your role fun and rewarding.
Your Role as a Girl Scout Volunteer 
Your Responsibilities as a Girl Scout Volunteer
Planning for Your First Troop Meeting
Choosing a Meeting Place
Virtual Meetings
Girl Scout Troop Size
Knowing How Many Volunteers You Need
From troop meetings to camping weekends and cookie booths, adult volunteers must always be present to ensure Girl Scouts have fun and stay safe, no matter their grade level. If you are not sure about the number of adults you will need for your activity, the chart below breaks down the minimum number of volunteers needed to supervise a specific number of Girl Scouts; your council may also establish maximums due to size or cost restrictions, so be sure to check with them as you plan your activity.
Safety in Girl Scouting
Registering Girls and Adults in Girl Scouting
Creating an Atmosphere of Acceptance and Inclusion
Getting Support for Your Troop
Troop Management Tools and Resources
Workshops, Webinars, and Enrichments
Whether you are interested in learning more about what Girl Scouts is all about, how to give your girls the best experience possible, or how to use your troop banking resources wisely - our fun workshops, engaging webinar series, and exciting enrichment opportunities will set you up for success!
367 Co-Leader Connection Series
Skill Splash
Administrative Team Conference (ATC)
Girl Scout Experience Box
We’re excited to participate in a national program, providing new Daisy Girl Scout (K-1) troop leaders with an amazing resource.
LEARN MOREResources for Service Unit Teams
- You belong to a network of hundreds of adults who share an important commitment: supporting and guiding Girl Scout volunteers on the local level. Now you can prepare yourself to be a more successful administrative/service unit team member. Whether you've just joined your area team or are a Girl Scout volunteer veteran, we offer lots of great online resources to fill your toolbox and make this the best year ever! With easy and convenient online access to role specific materials, guides, manuals, and more, you will have plenty of support and resources at your fingertips!
- Rallyhood is a private, secure platform that helps our mission-driven members communicate, collaborate, and share all in one place. Visit Rallyhood to join the volunteer group in accordance with your position to stay up to date!
- Visit this page to view Service Unit Team trainings, descriptions, resources, and more!
Volunteer Cookie Resources
Help your Girl Scout cookie entrepreneurs shine with these volunteer resources.
LEARN MOREOnline Trainings & Tools for Volunteers
🌟 My GS
My GS is your Girl Scout home base. From here, you can manage everything for your family and troop. Log in using the “My GS” button in the upper right-hand corner to:
Manage your membership (and memberships for your household/troop).
Find exciting in-person and virtual events.
Update your contact information and preferences.
Access essential tools like the Volunteer Toolkit (VTK) and gsLearn.
📘 Volunteer Toolkit (VTK)
The Volunteer Toolkit is your official, easy-to-use planning tool for fun and engaging troop meetings. Accessible on any device, the VTK includes program content, award requirements, and resources.
With the VTK, troop leaders can:
Plan the troop’s calendar year.
View troop rosters and email families in one click.
Explore badges, Journeys, and awards for all program levels (with pre-set options for K–5 and 6–12 troops).
Access meeting plans (with agendas, supply lists, and editable time allotments).
Record attendance, badge progress, and Journey achievements.
Add custom or council events to the troop’s calendar.
Enter troop finances (as required by your council).
Find national and local resources (like Safety Activity Checkpoints).
📌 Ready to get started?
Check out VTK trainings in gsLearn before your first troop year plan!
🎓 gsLearn
gsLearn is Girl Scouts’ official online, on-demand training platform. Confident leaders are prepared leaders, and gsLearn provides everything you need to feel supported in your role.
Available to all members—not just volunteers!
Access trainings anytime by logging in through My GS.
🎥 Helpful Tutorials (Video Series)
- Setting up Your Year Plan - Welcome to the Explore Tab! This video introduces how volunteers use the pre-built or select your own year plan options from the Explore Tab.
- Setting Meeting Dates, Times and Locations - Second in the series, this video shows how to set reoccurring meeting dates, times and locations using the Manage Calendar link.
- Customizing Your Year Plan - Third in the series, this video goes over the year plan tab and all of its features. How to change dates, add activities and other tools available.
- Meeting Plan Overview - Fourth video in the series, this one focuses on the Meeting Plan Tab and everything it has to offer. It shows the tools available and how to customize the agenda with activity options. Volunteer Toolkit Highlights
For Troop Volunteers
Plan and customize the troop year (with pre-populated options for Daisies, Brownies, and Juniors).
Explore multilevel and outdoor activity options, including new “Get Outside” activities.
Record attendance, renew memberships, and track achievements.
Submit the Annual Troop Finance Report online.
Communicate with families in one click by emailing agendas and plans.
For Parents & Guardians
Guardians now have VTK access, too! They can:
See upcoming troop meetings and activities.
Track which badges their Girl Scout is working on.
Rent Resource Kits
We have some pretty cool resources available to support our Girl Scout volunteers as they guide girls through their leadership journey.
LEARN MORENeed additional assistance?
You can reach the Help Desk by calling 1-800-284-4475 or emailing helpdesk@nccoastalpines.org.
