Volunteer Training

Adult learning opportunities are loaded with information to help you succeed in your volunteer position. And they are fun, convenient and a great way to network with other volunteers.

But before you start your training, make sure you've:

Review the Getting Started Checklist

Register as a Girl Scout Volunteer

Submit your Background Check

Once you're ready, go ahead and get started!

Volunteer Basics Training

For all new volunteers, we value your time and know that providing great learning resources is a key component to your happiness and your success in Girl Scouts.

The Volunteer Basics training provides you with useful information regarding Girl Scouts including; insight on our organization – including our mission and goals; Girl Scout programming and how this is what drives us as the preeminent organization in girl leadership; Girl Scout Volunteer Safety.

	Training	Completion Time
Part 1	About Girl Scouts	12 minutes
Part 2	G.I.R.L. Champion	10 minutes
Part 3	Volunteer Safety	15 minutes

Troop Leadership Orientation

Volunteers interested in engaging in a troop leadership role with Girl Scouts must complete the Troop Leadership Orientation.

This five part orientation will walk you through the information you need to know as a new Troop Leadership Volunteer! From troop banking and working with parents, to conducting your troop meeting, and so much more – you will have the tools needed to start your troop off on the right foot!

Each segment of the orientation is independent from each other; this allows you the opportunity to move through the training at whatever pace you are comfortable with!

After you have completed the training below, please reach out to your Volunteer Support manager with any questions. Together you will schedule an appointment to review any questions you may have and next steps to take.

We are so excited to have you as part of our team, welcome to Girl Scouts of Montana and Wyoming!

	Training	Completion Time
Part 1	Journeys, Badges & Patches	15 minutes
Part 2	Your Support Team	20 minutes
Part 3	Your 1st Meeting	12 minutes
Part 4	Troop Finances	17 minutes
Part 5	Troop Safety	25 minutes

Additional Volunteer Training Opportunities

Search for trainings in the Events Calendar. Training opportunities include webinars, phone calls and face-to-face opportunities.

Review all the training opportunities and tools available at the Girl Scouts University.

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Just getting started as a new troop volunteer?

You can also watch this fun online Girl Scouts
orientation at Girl Scouting 101.

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Outdoor Cookout Training

Are you interested in participating in an outdoor cookout training in your area? Let us know! Regional Volunteer Support Managers will be available to provide this training from April 15th - June 30th.

Please fill out the Outdoor Cookout Training Request Form and your VSM will reach out to you to get this scheduled.

A minimum of six volunteers is needed to make this training successful. If you need help finding interested volunteers, we will be more than happy to help!

Service Unit Trainings

Short & Snappy Trainings

These quick activities can be done at Service Unit Meetings to help volunteers get additional information on a variety of topics. Anyone who’s interested in the topic can lead one – give it a try!

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NOTE: These trainings are constantly being updated, so check back often to see what’s new. Afterward, please let us know how it went – we love your feedback!

Highest Awards Training