Volunteer Training | Girl Scouts of Montana and Wyoming

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:

Register as a Girl Scout Volunteer
Submit your Background Check

Once you're ready, go ahead and get started. We are so excited to have you as part of our team, welcome to Girl Scouts of Montana and Wyoming!

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For all 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.

This orientation provides you with useful information regarding Girl Scouts including our mission and goals, Girl Scout programming and how best to lead and keep your troop safe.

We will walk you through the information you need to know as a Girl Scout 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!

If you are a new Troop Leader, please see instructions for new leader training that can be found on our Getting Started page.

STEP 1: Login to gsLearn

Access gsLearn to get started now!

Trouble logging in? Check out the My Account Tip Sheet: gsLearn for help.

STEP 2: Take the Training

This training has 5 segments with an assessment at the end. Each segment of the orientation is independent from each other which allows you the opportunity to move through the training at whatever pace you are comfortable with.

STEP 3: Contact GSMW Staff

After you have completed the training, please reach out to your Member Experience Manager.

Together you will schedule an appointment to review any questions you may have and next steps to take.

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Past Trainings

October 2023
Kicking Off Your Troop Year & Volunteer Toolkit

December 2023
Managing Conflict

This training is located in gsLearn. Access this training >

November 2023
Grade Level Support & Multi-Level Troops

January 2024
Virtual Cookie Conference

February 2024
Journey in a Day and New Troop Information

Contact Customer Care or call 406-252-0488 if you have any questions or would like support.

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Did you know that NAMI reports that 1 in 5 teens and young adults lives with a Mental Health condition? Do you want to learn additional skills to support and assist the girls in your troop, community, and others?

Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among children and adolescents ages 12-18.

This class will include 2 hours of pre-work that you will do online in preparation and then you will join us for the Youth Mental Health First Aid Training. At the end of this class, you will be a certified Youth Mental Health First Aider.

Check back for upcoming training dates.

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GSMW has a new tool for volunteers to navigate adult conflict-- the Volunteer Relations Conflict Management Roadmap. This resource will give you tools to navigate conflict with caregivers, other volunteers and even in your own personal life!

Log in to gsLearn and download the document for your use. You must be an active volunteer to access gsLearn.

Have questions about how to access gsLearn? Check out the My Account Tip Sheet: gsLearn for more information.

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Looking to take your Troop into the great outdoors?

If your troop wants to go hiking, have an outdoor cookout, or go on an overnight campout, one participating adult volunteer must complete GSMW’s Outdoor Trainings. The first step in the training is available through gsLearn. The second part of the training is an in-person Outdoor Cookout Training.

Check out the Outdoor Resources & Training page for more details on Outdoor Training.

Are you interested in participating in an outdoor cookout training in your area? Let us know!

Your regional Membership Experience Manager (MEM) may be available to provide this training from April 15th - June 30th. Please fill out the Outdoor Cookout Training Request Form and your MEM 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!

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Whether you are about to get started or thinking about doing down the road, GSMW is here to help support volunteers and their troop, Juliette Mentors and their Juliette, as well as caregivers and their Girl Scout.

Want to make an impact?

Visit our Highest Awards section to find guidelines, project ideas and more details about Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

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