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

Traditional Troop or Service Unit Roles

Be the troop leader who supports her every week—the one who 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.

Check out the possible volunteer roles below.

Troop Volunteers
Role Description
Troop Leader Troop Leaders provide a direct, personal service to girls by acting as a role model and helping them reach their goals. Leaders work with their troop to complete activities such as badges and Journeys, and help keep the troop focused on the different goals and intentions of the girls in the troop. Leaders host meetings, activities, and help plan trips for the troop and oversee the overall function of the troop.
Troop Admin In assistance to the Troop Leader, the Troop Admin helps to oversee the function of the troop by helping to keep the troop focused on the girls’ specific goals and intentions. While still a Troop Leader, the Troop Admin’s specific roles include documentation, paperwork, and communication with Council.
Troop Program Guide The Troop Program Guide is the leader who helps to oversee the programs and activities for the troop. This leader will help to plan trips, Journeys, badges, and so on in order to help ensure the goals of the girls are met. With the Troop Leader and Troop Admin, the Troop Program Guide helps to run meetings and oversee the overall function of the troop.  
Troop Treasurer The Troop Treasurer manages the troop's funds, and assists with budgeting and financial planning in accordance with GSUSA's and GSNEO's financial policies and procedures.
Troop Helping Hand Running a Girl Scout troop requires the involvement of all parents/guardians. Helping Hand volunteers assist with their daughter's/girl's troop in various ways depending on the needs of the troop volunteer.
Troop Field Trip Driver Troop Field Trip Drivers participate with their troop by driving girls in the carpool for troop field trips.
Troop Product Sale Manager (Cookie or Magazine & Snack)
 Toop Product Sale Managers coordinate the annual cookie sale or magazine & snack sale at the troop level. They set up cookie booths, manage inventory and money, and then watch the girls light up when they earn rewards for being the best cookie sellers ever!

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Service Unit Volunteers

Service Unit Volunteers                                
The service team is a group of committed, focused, and passionate volunteers who fulfill their roles to the best of their abilities. Service unit teams oversee and manage troops within a set geographic area, typically by school districts.

Service unit roles listed below are not self-selecting roles. Volunteers wishing to serve in a service unit team role should complete the interest form at the link below to be considered.

Role Description
Service Unit Director The Service Unit Director is the key volunteer representative for Girl Scout operations within a service unit. She/he provides leadership to the service unit team and is responsible for retaining and extending membership to all girls and approved adult volunteers within a geographic area, and for supporting program opportunities consistent with the Girl Scout Leadership Experience.
Service Unit Treasurer The Service Unit Treasurer manages the service unit’s funds, and assists with budgeting and financial planning, in accordance with GSUSA’s and GSNEO’s financial policies.
Service Unit Registrar Service Unit Registrars educate members and assist with membership registration and renewal as well as maintain accurate record-keeping within the service unit. The Service Unit Registrar works in tandem with council staff to ensure all participants are approved, registered Girl Scout members.
Service Unit PR Coordinator Service Unit PR Coordinators generate leads at the service unit level, act as brand advocates in their communities, and implement the Council-wide recruitment marketing campaigns. The PR Coordinator and Council's Recruitment and Marketing teams work in tandem to implement plans and tactics that support the recruitment of girl and adult members.
Service Unit Community Liaison The Service Unit Community Liaison works in partnership with the Service Unit PR Coordinator and Service Unit Director to represent Girl Scouts at community booths, tables, open house events, and by distributing official Girl Scout branded materials.
Service Unit Troop Mentor The Service Unit Troop Mentor establishes new troops within the service unit. The Troop Mentor and Community Membership Executives work in tandem to facilitate parent meetings to encourage participation and identify direct primary roles, then help them get started in their new roles.
Service Unit Startup Troop Coach The Service Unit Startup Troop Coach is the key supporter for new troops with the goal of providing programs to new troops and extra support that ensures new troops start and are sustainable.
Service Unit GSLE Coach The Service Unit Girl Scout Leadership Experience Coach answers questions and provides troops with best practices for implementing the National Program Portfolio (badges and Journeys), Mentoring and Highest Awards, Destinations, and Council-Sponsored Programs.
Service Unit Product Sales Distribution Manager The Service Unit Product Sales Distribution Manager receives and distributes Product Sales materials at applicable times throughout the program year. This includes but is not limited to distributing extra sales materials for each program, receiving and distributing the Service Unit MSP snack order; receiving and distributing cookie sale material to troops.
Service Unit Juliette Coordinator The Service Unit Juliette Coordinator provides a communication link for Juliettes (individually registered girls) and their families about local Service Unit activities/events and Girl Scouts of North East Ohio program opportunities in which they may choose to participate. They ensure that the Juliettes receive ongoing support while participating in activities/events (such as earning grade level recognitions/awards, Cookie Program, Magazine and Snack Program Sale, etc.) during the membership year.

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Additional Volunteer Needs

Do you want to spend a day helping girls at a special event? Would you like to assist in the office with administrative tasks or at camp with property maintenance? Are you a Camp Coach looking to sign up for more weekends? An adult learning facilitator who can’t wait to train other volunteers? Find these needs and more in Get Connected, where you can schedule to participate, and keep track of your hours and certifications.

Administrative & Property Support
Role Description
Administrative & Property Support (Green Team Volunteer) These volunteers help with a variety of projects and administrative tasks. Typical projects could include product sale or camp kit assembly, event preparation, and patch organization. Projects are based on the volunteers' time and interests.
Property Volunteer As a property volunteer, you will participate in indoor and outdoor activites such as mulching, painting, trail clearing, building, gravel spreading, and cleaning.

Committees are groups of people who work on specific initiatives, such as History and Archives, Gold Award, Volunteer Recognition, etc.

Role Description

Community Engagement Committee Chair

 The Chair of the Community Engagement Committee is responsible for identifying outreach and engagement opportunities for GSNEO. The committee serves as an intermediary between the community and GSNEO Board of Directors to cultivate meaningful relationships with members of our communities.
Community Engagement Committee Member Members of this committee are responsible for identifying outreach and engagement opportunities for GSNEO. The committee serves as an intermediary between the community and GSNEO Board of Directors to cultivate meaningful relationships with members of our communities.
Gold Award Committee A Gold Award Committee Member is dedicated to helping Girl Scout Seniors and Ambassadors succeed in earning approval for their Girl Scout Gold Award project. The goal of the Gold Award Committee is to be understanding and supportive of each girl's circumstance and to help a girl get their project approved.
History & Archive Committee The GSNEO History Committee has been established by the Board of Directors to promote the understanding of Girl Scout History and to maintain historical archives donated to GSNEO.
STEM Advisory - Committee Chair The Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Advisory Committee is endorsed by the GSNEO Board of Directors and assumes primary responsibility for providing quality, accessible STEM programming to all girls. This role is appointed by the GSNEO Board of Directors.
STEM Advisory - Committee Member The Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Advisory Committee is endorsed by the GSNEO Board of Directors and assumes primary responsibility for providing quality, accessible STEM programming to all girls.
Volunteer Recognition Committee The Volunteer Recognition Committee is responsible for expressing appreciation to all volunteers for their service to girls and adults in the furthering of the Girl Scout Mission, and especially to those volunteers who provivde outstanding service above and beyond.

Executive Committee

 Members are composed of the officers of the board of directors and three members at large. The three members at large shall be appointed by the Chair of the GSNEO Board of Directors, from the members of the board of directors, subject to approval by the board of directors. The Executive Committee meets as needed when decisions are required between regular board meetings.
Audit/Risk Management Committee These committee members assists the board in fulfilling its council fiduciary responsibilities. They oversee proper external review of the not-for-profit audited financial statements, as well as the organization’s risk management to include monitoring the internal control environment. Each member of this committee shall be free of any relationship that would interfere with her or his individual exercise of independent judgment.
Board Development Committee
 The Board Development Committee is responsible for the identification and cultivation of a diverse candidate pool ensuring that GSNEO is led by dynamic individuals with the skills, influence, and experience necessary to carry out the council’s strategic priorities. Also identifies and slates the National Delegates representing GSNEO at GSUSA convention each triennium.
Finance Committee The Finance Committee provides support to the board in fulfilling its accountability for the financial affairs of the council, including compliance with governmental requirements. Committee responsibilities include developing long-range financial projections that incorporate sound assumptions.
Properties Committee The Properties Committee assume responsibility for planning and oversight of the council’s physical property assets. This includes our camps, as well as the council’s four service centers.
Strategic Initiatives and Special Projects Committee This committee is responsible for reviewing the quarterly dashboard reports and the annual work of the council, based on board-adopted goals and objectives as determined in the Strategic Planning process. The committee will also recommend long-range council goals and objectives, drive any strategic planning or other activities required to help shape the council’s long-range goals and objectives. The committee may be asked to work with standing and special committees and/or task groups and ad hoc committees as needed.

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Adult Facilitation
Role Description
Adult Learning Facilitator Be the trainer for the trainers! Adult Learning Facilitators teach other volunteers a variety of skills. Everything from First Aid to Archery and even how to make a campfire! The possibilities are endless!
Camp Coach Camp coaches are positive, caring, responsible, adult volunteers who serve as a trusted friend and guide to girls and leaders at camp. They support and facilitate safe troop/group camping at all GSNEO Council owned properties.
Archery Instructor for Adults (Level II Certification) Archery Instructors are Level II Certified to teach and certify other adults. Instructor Certifications are recognized by both USA Archery and the National Field Archery Association.
Canoe Instructor for Adults (Level II) Canoeing is a great team-building activity and an enjoyable and relaxing way to experience the outdoors. This program can also teach girls discipline, control, mental awareness, and how to work as a team.
Canoeing Program Instructor Canoeing is a great team-building activity and an enjoyable and relaxing way to experience the outdoors. This program can also teach girls discipline, control, mental awareness, and how to work as a team.
First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor First Aid/CPR/AED Instructors teach the American Red Cross basic-level First Aid, CPR and AED courses.
Low Ropes Instructor The Low Ropes Instructor will teach volunteers to safely facilitate the Low Ropes program with girls with a focus on teambuilding, MESH, and problem solving.
Range Safety Officer (RSO) The Range Safety Officer is certified through the NRA to assist the instructor and they prepare shooters to participate in shooting events safely and efficiently.
Trainer/Facilitator The Trainer/Facilitator delivers volunteer education that reinforces virtual learning or stands alone to support, inform, and inspire adult volunteers in whatever roles they fill.

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Girl Programs
Role Description
Badge Boss - Pixie Plus Professional Host a Badge workshop to help girls achieve very specific goals and badges using your expertise and talent in a specific subject.   
Program Aide Trainer: Outdoor Pathway Program Aide Trainers train girls to be role models for younger Girl Scouts. They work with girls to deepen their understanding of leadership.
Program Aide Trainer: STEM Pathway Program Aide Trainers train girls to be role models for younger Girl Scouts. They work with girls to deepen their understanding of leadership.
Outdoor Program Volunteer As an Outdoor Program Volunteer, you may participate in outdoor events or programs on our 3 camp properties (Camps Timberlane, Ledgewood, and Sugarbush). You’ll share your talents, skills, and expertise while you work with girls or behind the scenes with other adults. Examples of Outdoor Programs/Events: Camp Open Houses, Family Fun Days, Daisy Day, Cadette Summit, etc.
Archery Program Facilitator (Level I Certification) Archery Program Facilitators are Level I certified through USA Archery to run archery programs for girls. Archery Program Facilitators are focused on introducing basic archery skills to beginners. Facilitators sign up to lead Hit the Target programs at GSNEO camps. Facilitators set up the equipment, provide orientation and brief lessons, demonstrate how to shoot properly, and monitor/coach while girls take turns shooting.
Canoeing Program Facilitator Canoe Program Facilitators will lead canoeing programs for girls, grades 4th grade and above, at our camp properties. Canoeing is a great team-building activity and an enjoyable and relaxing way to experience the outdoors.
Low Ropes Program Facilitator Low Ropes Facilitators are trained adults who lead teams of girls through the low ropes courses available at each of the 3 camp properties. Facilitators help set ground rules, encourage communication, positive reinforcement and facilitate ground games before entering the low ropes course. A Low Ropes Facilitator’s primary job is to make sure girls get a positive and safe experience from participating on the course.
Astronomy Program Facilitator Astronomy programs give girls the opportunity to learn about our universe through the use of our 3 observatories (located on camp properties), telescopes, binoculars, and our STARLAB inflatable planetarium. To encourage girls’ interest in STEM, it’s important to engage them in hands-on activities that provide ties to real-world applications. Astronomy Facilitators are responsible for helping girls get excited about science and technology through the use of the observatories and telescopes as well as provide a variety of experiences for girls of all ages.
STARLAB Program Facilitator STARLAB Facilitators are responsible for helping girls get excited about space through the stories of constellations and mythologies of different cultures and provide a variety of experiences for girls of all ages.
Assistant Community Day Camp Director Community Day and Twilight Camps are volunteer-operated camps, running three to five days in length for three to seven hours per day under the approval and direction of the Girl Scouts of North East Ohio. The Assistant Director is the volunteer that assists the Director in all apsects of the program when needed.
Camp Coach Camp coaches are positive, caring, responsible, adult volunteers who serve as a trusted friend and guide to girls and leaders at camp. They support and facilitate safe troop/group camping at all GSNEO Council owned properties.
Community/Twilight Community Day Camp Director Community Day and Twilight Camps are volunteer-operated camps, running three to five days in length for three to seven hours per day under the approval and direction of the Girl Scouts of North East Ohio. The Director is the volunteer in charge of such camps.
Community Day Camp Health Supervisor Community Day and Twilight Camps are volunteer-operated camps, running three to five days in length for three to seven hours per day under the approval and direction of the Girl Scouts of North East Ohio. The CDC Health Supervisor ensures the health and safety of all participants.
Level 1: STEM Program Facilitator Level 1 STEM facilitators are responsible for helping girls get excited about science, technology, engineering, and math through a variety of experiences utilizing GSNEO's approved curriculum.
Gold Award Mentor A Gold Award Mentor is dedicated to helping Girl Scout Seniors and Ambassadors succeed in earning the Girl Scout Gold Award through one-on-one coaching and mentoring. Gold Award Mentors work directly wih girls once their project is approved and act as a supportive and encouraging guide.
Business of Babysitting Program Facilitator A Business of Babysitting Program Facilitator is dedicated to helping Girl Scout Cadettes succeed in earning parts of the Babysitting and First Aid badges, become First Aid/CPR/AED certified, and learn how to be a babysitter by facilitating GSNEO's 2-day Business of Babysitting program.
Volunteer in Training Trainer A Volunteer in Training Trainer is dedicated to helping Girl Scout Seniors and Ambassadors succeed in earning the Volunteer in Training Award through facilitating GSNEO's prerequisite 1-day Volunteer in Training (VIT) Training. Volunteer in Training Traners work directly with girls and facilitate the training utulizing GSNEO's approved curriculum.

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Special Events & Committees
Role Description
Event Volunteer

As an event volunteer, you can participate in events, programs, and fundraising initiatives. You’ll share your talents, skills and expertise, and you’ll work with girls or behind the scenes with other adults.

You can sign up to help out with events based on your availability and interest.

Committees are groups of people who work on specific initiatives, such as History and Archives, Gold Award, Volunteer Recognition, etc.

Role Description

Community Engagement Committee Chair

 The Chair of the Community Engagement Committee is responsible for identifying outreach and engagement opportunities for GSNEO. The committee serves as an intermediary between the community and GSNEO Board of Directors to cultivate meaningful relationships with members of our communities.
Community Engagement Committee Member Members of this committee are responsible for identifying outreach and engagement opportunities for GSNEO. The committee serves as an intermediary between the community and GSNEO Board of Directors to cultivate meaningful relationships with members of our communities.
Gold Award Committee A Gold Award Committee Member is dedicated to helping Girl Scout Seniors and Ambassadors succeed in earning approval for their Girl Scout Gold Award project. The goal of the Gold Award Committee is to be understanding and supportive of each girl's circumstance and to help a girl get their project approved.
History & Archive Committee The GSNEO History Committee has been established by the Board of Directors to promote the understanding of Girl Scout History and to maintain historical archives donated to GSNEO.
STEM Advisory - Committee Chair The Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Advisory Committee is endorsed by the GSNEO Board of Directors and assumes primary responsibility for providing quality, accessible STEM programming to all girls. This role is appointed by the GSNEO Board of Directors.
STEM Advisory - Committee Member The Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Advisory Committee is endorsed by the GSNEO Board of Directors and assumes primary responsibility for providing quality, accessible STEM programming to all girls.
Volunteer Recognition Committee The Volunteer Recognition Committee is responsible for expressing appreciation to all volunteers for their service to girls and adults in the furthering of the Girl Scout Mission, and especially to those volunteers who provivde outstanding service above and beyond.

Executive Committee

 Members are composed of the officers of the board of directors and three members at large. The three members at large shall be appointed by the Chair of the GSNEO Board of Directors, from the members of the board of directors, subject to approval by the board of directors. The Executive Committee meets as needed when decisions are required between regular board meetings.
Audit/Risk Management Committee These committee members assists the board in fulfilling its council fiduciary responsibilities. They oversee proper external review of the not-for-profit audited financial statements, as well as the organization’s risk management to include monitoring the internal control environment. Each member of this committee shall be free of any relationship that would interfere with her or his individual exercise of independent judgment.
Board Development Committee
 The Board Development Committee is responsible for the identification and cultivation of a diverse candidate pool ensuring that GSNEO is led by dynamic individuals with the skills, influence, and experience necessary to carry out the council’s strategic priorities. Also identifies and slates the National Delegates representing GSNEO at GSUSA convention each triennium.
Finance Committee The Finance Committee provides support to the board in fulfilling its accountability for the financial affairs of the council, including compliance with governmental requirements. Committee responsibilities include developing long-range financial projections that incorporate sound assumptions.
Properties Committee The Properties Committee assume responsibility for planning and oversight of the council’s physical property assets. This includes our camps, as well as the council’s four service centers.
Strategic Initiatives and Special Projects Committee This committee is responsible for reviewing the quarterly dashboard reports and the annual work of the council, based on board-adopted goals and objectives as determined in the Strategic Planning process. The committee will also recommend long-range council goals and objectives, drive any strategic planning or other activities required to help shape the council’s long-range goals and objectives. The committee may be asked to work with standing and special committees and/or task groups and ad hoc committees as needed.
A.L.E. Committee The A.L.E. Committee plans and delivers the annual Adult Learning Event (A.L.E.) and any year round A.L.E. events to support volunteer education.

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Event Volunteer
Role Description
Event Volunteer

As an Event Volunteer, you may participate in events, programs, or fundraising initiatives. You’ll share your talents, skills, and expertise, and you’ll work with girls or behind the scenes with other adults.

You can sign up to help out with events based on your availability and interest.


Girl Programming
Role Description
Badge Boss Host a Badge workshop to help girls achieve very specific goals and badges using your expertise and talent in a specific subject.   
Career Exploration Expert
 Host a seminar or workshop for girls to teach them about a specific topic or career path based on your field of expertise.
Program Aide Trainer Program Aide Trainers train girls to be role models for younger Girl Scouts. They work with girls to deepen their understanding of leadership.

 

Outdoor Programming
Role Description
Outdoor Program Volunteer As an Outdoor Program Volunteer, you may participate in outdoor events or programs on our 3 camp properties (Camps Timberlane, Ledgewood, and Sugarbush). You’ll share your talents, skills, and expertise while you work with girls or behind the scenes with other adults. Examples of Outdoor Programs/Events: Camp Open Houses, Family Fun Days, Daisy Day, Cadette Summit, etc.
Archery Program Facilitator
 Archery Program Facilitators are Level I certified through USA Archery to run archery programs for girls. Archery Program Facilitators are focused on introducing basic archery skills to beginners. Facilitators sign up to lead Hit the Target programs at GSNEO camps. Facilitators set up the equipment, provide orientation and brief lessons, demonstrate how to shoot properly, and monitor/coach while girls take turns shooting.
Canoe Program Facilitator
 Canoeing programs give girls the opportunity to acquire the techniques and skills to participate in the sport. Instructors are required to teach at least 1 facilitator course a year to adults, plus be scheduled to run or “be on call” to run at least 3 canoeing programs for girls each year on one of our camp properties.
Low Ropes Program Facilitator Low Ropes Facilitators are trained adults who lead teams of girls through the low ropes courses available at each of the 3 camp properties. Facilitators help set ground rules, encourage communication, give positive reinforcement, and facilitate ground games before entering the low ropes course. A Low Ropes Facilitator’s primary job is to make sure girls get a positive and safe experience from participating on the course.
Observatory Program Facilitator Astronomy programs give girls the opportunity to learn about our universe through the use of our 3 observatories (located on camp properties), telescopes, binoculars, and our STARLAB inflatable planetarium. To encourage girls’ interest in STEM, it’s important to engage them in hands-on activities that provide ties to real-world applications. Astronomy Facilitators are responsible for helping girls get excited about science and technology through the use of the observatories and telescopes as well as provide a variety of experiences for girls of all ages.
 
STARLAB Program STARLAB Facilitators are responsible for helping girls get excited about space through the stories of constellations and mythologies of different cultures and provide a variety of experiences for girls of all ages.

 

Adult Learning & Support Opportunities
Role Description
Adult Learning Facilitator Be the trainer for the trainers! Adult Learning Facilitators teach other volunteers a variety of skills. Everything from First Aid to Archery and even how to make a campfire! The possibilities are endless!
Camp Coach Camp Coaches are positive, caring, and responsible adult volunteers who serve as a trusted friend and guide to girls and leaders at camp. She/he supports and facilitates safe troop/group camping at all GSNEO Council owned properties.  

 

Green Team
Role Description
Green Team Volunteer Green Team Volunteers help with a variety of projects and administrative tasks. Typical projects could include product sale or camp kit assembly, event preparation, and patch organization. Projects are based on the volunteers' time and interests.

 

Committee Member
Role Description
Committee Member Committees are groups of people who work on specific initiatives, such as History and Archives, Gold Award, Volunteer Recognition, etc. To learn how to join a specific committee click on the button below and complete the interest form.

 

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