GSMW is committed to high ethical standards and we expect all volunteers to act in the best interest of the organization and its mission.
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Volunteer Toolkit (VTK)
A digital resource that supports troop leaders and co-leaders, making the process of running a troop easier and more efficient.
gsLearn Trainings
Online training full of essential volunteer courses, like how to lead activities the Girl Scout way, safety procedures, much more.
Troop Year Planner
Ready to plan your troop year? Our age-appropriate troop year plans are the best tool for first year troop leaders to get started with Girl Scouts without getting overwhelmed.
Award and Badge Explorer
Find a list of the badges and Journey awards that Girl Scouts can earn, including badge requirements.
Council Patches
Did you know that GSMW has it's own patches? Girls may complete requirements to earn these throughout the year.
Placing Badges & Insignia
Girl Scout badges, awards and other insignia should be displayed only after Girl Scouts have completed the requirements.
Troop Leadership Resources 
"No Prob-Llama" Conflict Management Guide
Conflict Management Tools
Conflicts and disagreements are part of life, but if handled constructively, they show girls that they can overcome their differences, exercise diplomacy, and improve their communication and relationships.
As a Girl Scout Troop Leader and role model, you are in a great position to help girls learn how to have healthy relationships. This is a good time for Girl Scouts to practice being respectful and kind. Girl Scouts finds its foundation and principles in the Girl Scout Promise and Law to help girls make decisions or relate to one another.
If you need additional support related to bullying and conflict in your troop, please contact your MEM (Membership Experience Manager).
Utilize the following program materials to set expectations within the troop environment.
A Girl Code of Conduct Agreement and No Bullies Troop Pledge are included in these resources. Have girls and caregivers sign and revisit them at the beginning of each Girl Scout membership year.
Safety
Nothing is more important than ensuring the health and safety of girls, whether they’re engaged in a real-world activity or exploring online.
At Girl Scouts, we work hard to build safety consciousness in adults, training staff, volunteers, and girls on all safety protocols so that we can ensure proper supervision, prevent accidents and incidents, and maintain program resources.
GSMW does not allow troop meetings to be held in private homes. If you need assistance finding a meeting location, please contact your regional Member Experience Manager or Customer Care.
When preparing for any activity with girls:
- Begin with reviewing the Safety section of Volunteer Essentials,
- Review the Safety Activity Checkpoints written for that particular activity
- When necessary, obtain Additional Activity Insurance
- When necessary, have girls and caregivers complete the Internet Safety Pledge Form
Please contact us with any questions or assistance!
Girl Scout Traditions
Online Meeting Resources
Monthly Newsletters
Grow Your Troop or Build Another Pledge
Volunteer resources available on MyGS
Many of your must-have tools, like gsLearn and the Volunteer Toolkit, are accessible when you log in to MyGS —always accessible via the icon on the upper right corner of our website.
Volunteer Toolkit (VTK)
gsLearn
Forms & Documents
Search for important forms and documents for managing your troop, traveling, and more.
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New Badges & Journeys
There are now new ways for Girl Scouts of all ages to explore their world, whether online or unplugged!
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