Hello, and welcome to our online home for Troop Leader Resources!
To make materials accessible to every leader, we have created this virtual binder of materials, resources, and forms for you. Whether you are a new or returning leader, these materials will help you guide your troop through a safe, fun, and organized year.
If you have any questions, please reach out to your Regional Executive. Thank you for being a leader and volunteering with us. We couldn’t do this work without you!
- My First Year Guides
We want to make sure you have all the tools you need to make your first year a success! These guides take the guesswork out of leading a troop.
- Girl Scout Basics
- Troop Setup
- New Volunteer and Troop Checklist
- New Troop Sample Email to Families
- New Family Guide to Girl Scouts
- How to Host Your First Family Meeting (Video)
- How to Host a Recruiting and Welcome Meeting (Blog Post)
- Creating a Behavior Agreement Activity
- Family Participation Interest Survey
- 4Her Leader Guide and Handout
- CouncilAlignMENT Guidebook
- Troop Financial Record (Excel Spreadsheet)
- Free Volunteer Trainings
- How to complete the Property Liability Waiver
- Troop Meeting Resources
- Badges & Curriculum Resources
- Troop Forms and Resources
- Safety and Travel Resources
- Guide for Traveling Troops
- Travel Progression Chart
- Property Reservations
- Safety Activity Checkpoints
- Intent to Travel Packet
- Field Trip Guide
For more information or questions about Troop Travel, contact Sue Tims at STims@gsmidtn.org.
- Volunteer Essentials
Download GSMIDTN Volunteer Essentials
- Appendix A – Let Girls Take the Lead
- Appendix B – Outdoor Progression
- Appendix C – Travel Progression
- Appendix D – Community Service vs. Take Action
- Appendix E – Running a Multi-Level Troop
- Appendix F – Resolving Communication Issues
- Appendix G – Setting Up A Virtual Meeting
- Appendix H – Teaming Up With Troop Families
- Appendix I – Girl Scouts Is For Everyone
- Appendix J – Questions Your Service Unit Manager Wishes You Would Ask
- Appendix K – How To Build A Troop Committee
- Appendix L – How To Foster Respectful Conversations
- Appendix M – Tips For A Parent Meeting
- Appendix N- Entrepreneurship Badges & Pins
For more information or questions about Volunteer Essentials, contact Volunteer Resources at volunteerresources@gsmidtn.org.
- Recruitment
- Leader Mentor ProgramHello Volunteers!The new year and the Leader Mentor Program are officially here!Build up a close Girl Scouting community and support around you with the mentor program. Get together and learn from the experienced and your peers within the mentoring pairs or buddy groups. Mentoring pairs and buddy groups are safe, friendly spaces to ask questions, formulate new ideas, and learn from others’ experiences to make your Girl Scout leadership experience more enjoyable and sustainable.To sign up, click here.Thanks for all that you do!