How to help

There are many volunteer opportunities available to fit any schedule. Some are Troop Leaders and work directly with girls while others choose to work with adults on task groups or committees. Support and training is provided when necessary and our council website is available 24/7. Whether you volunteer for one hour or one year, you'll have fun and feel great knowing that you have helped build girls of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place.

Volunteer Opportunities Complete this form if you are interested in volunteering with the GSCFP.
Name: *	First Last
Email: *
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Time I can Commit: *	1-2 hrs a week   3-4 hrs a week   1-2 hrs a month   3-4 hrs a month
Yes, I am interested in: *	Troop Leader   Assistant Troop Leader   Council Volunteer   PR/Communications Assistant   Council Trainer   Gold Award Committee   Adult Outdoor Education
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Be a Leader or Co-Leader

Becoming a leader or co-leader is a great way to become involved in your daughter’s activities. Whether you are a mom, dad, aunt, uncle, or friend, you can become a leader or co-leader in just 5 easy steps!

1. Contact your local Membership Coordinator about becoming a leader or co-leader. She will give you a volunteer application to fill out. 
2. Next, meet with your Membership Coordinator for a QuickStart. This meeting will give you all the important information on how to start a troop and the resources available to leaders. 
3. After your QuickStart, complete Online Orientation, which lasts approximately 45 minutes. 
4. Once you attend a QuickStart you can start holding troop meetings! 
5. Take Leadership Essentials and Troop Pathway training. The Girl Scout Council of the Florida Panhandle will provide you with training to help you learn what you need to know to be a Girl Scout leader. Training for new leaders will take 6 hours (two 3-hour sessions) and you have 4 months to complete the training.

In Girl Scouting “one size does not fit all.” As a Girl Scout leader you have the flexibility to decide when, where, and how often your troop/group will meet. This allows you to plan Girl Scouting around your daily activities. Troops/groups can meet after school, in the evening, or on weekends. Troops can meet every week if the leader chooses to, but the majority of troops meet twice a month. In Girl Scouting, you have the flexibility to meet your needs and the needs of the girls.

Being a Girl Scout leader can take as few as 6 hours a month to as much time as you choose to spend.

• Troops generally meet for 1 ½ hours, twice a month. If you spend an hour preparing for each meeting you will spend at least 5 hours a month on your troop.
   
• Service Unit Meetings are held once a month. At these meetings, leaders learn what activities are available for girls in their community and Council-wide. This is also a great way to meet other leaders who have ideas and good advice to help you with your troop. These meetings last about an hour.
   
• Throughout the year, you will have the opportunity to take your troop to programs and events. These events can last anywhere from 3 hours to overnight.
   
• As a leader you will have the opportunity to help plan program events for the girls in your area or to volunteer at the Council level. This will take a larger time commitment.

Training

Volunteers are very important to the Girl Scout community. Passwords for online training can be obtained by contacting your Troop Pathways Manager

GS101 -- Girl Scouting 101 is the most up-to-date online leader training; it also contains all the latest information about the new Girls Guide to Girl Scouting handbooks and the third and final Journey series for every age level, “It’s Your Story, Tell It”.

Volunteer Orientation and Leadership Essentials have been replaced by GS101 (above), but are still acceptable training tools.

Troop Pathway- Designed just for troop leaders, this course covers the structure of Girl Scouting and the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts.  You will find out where to get help, explore resources, and learn about policies and procedures of the organization.  During the second half, small groups will look at each age level of Girl Scouting (Daisy, Brownie, Junior, Cadette, Senior, Ambassador) to learn how to work with that age level.  Small groups will explore the basics of the Girl Scout program, as well as the girl/adult partnership and developmental stages of that age level.
Who should complete this course: Troop Leaders
Required materials: Pen and note paper

To register: Complete the Learning Opportunities Registration Form and send to 250 Pinewood Dr Tallahassee, FL 32303 or return to your nearest Service Center

Volunteer Essentials -- your guide to everything you need to know to have a successful --and safe-- year of Girl Scouting

Safety Activity Checkpoints -- how to keep your girls (and yourself) safe in all your activities.

Outdoor Orientation "Scouter Outer"- This overnight course at camp prepares troop leaders/adults for taking girls camping.  Camp Preparation, safety, camp procedures, fire building, outdoor cooking, etc. are a few of the areas covered.  This course is required for camping.  Overnight gear and closed shoes are required. 
Participants must attend Outdoor Orientation and Skills Weekend.  On the Learning Opportunities form, please specify the locations where you will attend both courses.
Who should complete this course: at least 1 adult per troop; cannot be First Aider
Required materials: Safety-Wise outdoor scenarios, completed by each participant
To register: Complete the Learning Opportunities Registration Form and send with payment to 250 Pinewood Dr Tallahassee, FL 32303 or return to your nearest Service Center
FEE: $35 includes meals and Outdoor Education in Girl Scouting.

Events & Programs- Our Council-sponsored Events & Programs Calendar provides opportunities for fun, learning, and community service throughout the Girl Scout year. Check out great events for our girls!

Medic First- CPR/ First Aid- Required before a troop can participate in activities beyond the troop meeting place.  Bring a floor mat or towel and a sack lunch with drink. 
Who should complete this course: Any volunteer needing CPR/First Aid who is 14 years and older
Required materials: Pen and note paper
To register: Complete the Learning Opportunities Registration Form and send with payment to 250 Pinewood Dr Tallahassee, FL 32303 or return to your nearest Service Center

If you have any questions, visit our Contact Us page for a quick contact or email address.