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  • All About Girl Scouts
  • Troop Management
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  • Engaging Girl Scouts and Families
  • Creating a Safe Space for Girl Scouts
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Adventure Ahead

Thank you and welcome, we're glad you're here!

This guide is designed to support busy, on-the-go troop volunteers. Inside you will find details and information to help you get started on your newest adventure—being an awesome leader for girls. We recommend that you begin by browsing the sections below and come back throughout the year to find answers to your questions as they arise. Ready to get started? Let’s go!

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About Girl Scouts

Everything you need to know about how Girl Scouting works.

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Troop Management

Tips and tricks for helping your troop run smoothly.

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Troop Finances

Help your Girl Scouts build their cookie businesses and entrepreneur skills.

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Engaging Families

Get your Girl Scouts and their families involved with your troop.

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Creating a Safe Space

Keep Girl Scouts safe in every activity they enjoy with these guidelines.

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Product Program

Learn to think like an entrepreneur and developing business smarts.

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Additional Resources and Support

Volunteering isn’t always easy, so we can’t thank you enough for jumping in to be the mentor and role model she needs.

LEARN MORE

New troop leader?

We’ve got you covered. Check out the New Leader’s Guide to Success. This resource will help define your role, show how to get your families involved, and give you the tools you need to lead a successful troop.


 

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