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Ways to Volunteer

Behind every Girl Scout is a great leader!

Be the troop leader that supports her every week—the one that watches her smile get bigger as she grows more confident. Mentor a Girl Scout Cookie Professional during cookie season so she can earn enough to reach the goals she and her troop set. Or work with other adults to provide the kind of behind-the-scenes support that makes it possible for her to make amazing new memories at Girl Scouts.

Whether you can give a few hours, a few weeks, or a few months, volunteering with Girl Scouts is flexible and fun.

Troop Volunteer Roles

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Troop Co-Leader (troops require TWO co-leaders)

Work with a group of girls and mentor them as they make new friends and develop connections that will last a lifetime.
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Troop Family and Friends                             

Assist with driving, activity planning, snacks, money management, or other tasks necessary to keep the troop running oh-so-smoothly from week to week.
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Cookie Volunteers                                          

Coordinate the annual cookie sale at the troop level. Set up cookie booths, manage inventory and money, and then watch the girls light up when they earn the rewards for being the best cookie sellers ever!
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Council Volunteer Roles

Council Volunteers can choose how and when to get involved in Girl Scout opportunities. Volunteer opportunities may include facilitating workshops in the field of STEM, Financial Literacy and Environmental Leadership, serving as a speaker or mentor in Older Girl Programming through Leadership Institute and Higher Awards, or providing administrative assistance at the Council office.

Council Volunteer roles are available below. Whichever role(s) you choose, your support makes it possible for each Girl Scout within our council to build courage, confidence, and character making the world a better place!

Registration Instructions

Volunteering with the Girl Scouts requires a current year Annual or Lifetime membership and an eligible background check. After registration, you will be informed of upcoming Girl Scout events and programs that need support from volunteers in a quarterly newsletter. If you complete the Council Volunteer Survey after registration, you will be notified of opportunities tailored to your skill set and interests as well!

To register, click the "Volunteer" button below. Enter your contact information and then search the Troop Catalog for “Council Volunteer” or the name of a role defined below. If desired, you can select more than one Council Volunteer Role at no additional cost.

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Event Volunteers                                         

Enjoy fast paced activities that involves any Girl Scout Level. Assist in a variety of ways including running an activity station, managing the sign in table, or informing potential members about the great things the Girl Scouts of Greater New York has to offer.
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Mentors 

Work with middle and high school aged girls throguh one or more of our programs. This can include assisting girls in the Leadership Institute with their business projects or guiding girls on their Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest award in Girl Scouting. Share your experience and knowledge with girls to “think outside of the box”.
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Program Facilitators                                          

Lead girls through a variety of programming. This may include Journey Days, Breaking the Code or a Badge Workshop. Expect to be familiar with curriculum for the day and explaining processes to participating Girl Scouts.
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Administrative Support Volunteer                           

Assist us at our head office on 40 Wall St. This is not limited to, but may include mailings, supply preparation, making phone calls, or updating member profiles.
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