Girl Scout Volunteers

Girl Scouts of the USA is the largest voluntary organization for girls in the world! At Girl Scouts of Buckeye Trails Council we know that the strength of our organization rests on the voluntary leadership of our adult members.
 
As a Girl Scout volunteer, you will become involved in an organization that has tradition and vision for the future. For 95 years, volunteers have been vital in providing quality program experiences especially for girls.

Working with Girl Scouts can give you many rewards that you don't always get in daily life. You'll make a difference in the lives of young people by sharing your skills and talents.

Join Us by Volunteering

You can join the preeminent organization for girls and women as a volunteer. Contact the volunteer development department to find out how.

New volunteers must complete the approval process to become a volunteer.

Adult Training

As a Girl Scout volunteer, you will develop your own leadership skills and take part in different types of training that have value in other aspects of your life. Buckeye Trails University offers both required and enrichment courses. Check out the catalog to find a training course for your interest.

Register online for training courses you want to attend.

NEW - What's Happening catalog - programs for girls and adult learning opportunities for September 2007 - February 2008. This is a large file so be patient while it downloads.

You can browse a listing of courses and register on line.

On-Line Learning

Opportunities for On-Line Learning are available for some courses. New courses are in the development process.

ELF Program for New Leaders

An Experienced Leader Friend, or an ELF, is a volunteer with the knowledge & experience to help a new leader learn to feel more competent and comfortable leading a group of girls.

While there is no formal training for ELFs, they should make the new leader feel welcome & aware of the many resources available, and guide them through the first few troop meetings.   ELFs are being provided with the following resources to help give new leaders consistent information!

1) A Checklist of ways for ELFs to help a new leaders.

2) “Need-to-Know” Flip Cards that explain the basics of how to safely run a troop. 

Questions?  Contact your Service Unit Training Consultant or the Adult Development Department.

*Remember, all ELFs must be appointed by the Training Consultant & Service Unit Manager!

Awards for Volunteers

Congratulations to our outstanding adult Girl Scouts who received awards at the 2007 Annual Council Meeting!

A wide variety of recognition awards are available for Girl Scout volunteers. Find out how you can nominate an outstanding Girl Scout volunteer.