Make a Difference for Girls and Adults at Girl Scouts of Western NY
Girl Scout volunteers have fun! They also gain valuable experiences.
As a volunteer, you will
- Make a difference in the lives of girls and young women.
- Invest in your community.
- Make new friends.
- Gain a sense of belonging.
- Learn new skills.
- Experience personal and professional growth.
To support our volunteers, Girl Scouts of Western New York offers a comprehensive continuing education program in leadership development, Girl Scout program skills, and administrative and management skills. Many of these trainings are provided at no cost. Classes are offered at sites within the nine county council jurisdiction, as well as, at the five Girl Scouts of Western New York Service Centers.
Volunteer Requirements
- Be at least 18 years of age (some volunteer positions require a minimum of 21 years of age)
- Be a current member of Girl Scouts of the U.S.A (or be willing to join for a Membership Dues fee of $12.00 per Girl Scouting year).
- Complete the Volunteer Application and provide 3 references
- Agree to background checks if applicable.
- Be flexible, have a sense of humor, and be a positive role model for tomorrow's leaders!
What Can I Do?
There's lots to do in Girl Scouts. You may want to volunteer but don't have enough time to be a troop leader or you may not want to work directly with girls. Troops are an important part of Girl Scout, but there are many amazing opportunities. You may be ready for a new challenge or you may know someone who is. We guarantee there is a volunteer opportunity to suit your lifestyle and needs. When you volunteer for an hour, you will feel terrific knowing you have helped girls grow strong and YOU will have a blast!
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If you like to:
Have fun with children
Plan and carry out activities
Work as part of a team
Teach simple games, songs, crafts, Work with children in groups |
You'd like being:
Troop leader
Co-leader
Troop Committee Member
Girl Special Event Coordinator |
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If you are
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You could be:
Leadership Development
Mentor
Girl Special Event
Volunteer |
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If you are good at:
Following through on detail
Keeping records, completing reports
Making telephone contacts |
You'd be good at:
Product sales
Service Unit Registrar
Service Unit Troop Organizer
Fundraising
Speakers' Bureau |
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If you can:
Analyze information
Set directions and priorities
Evaluate progress
Conduct effective meetings
Make valuable community contacts |
You could be:
Service Unit Manager
Board Member
Board Development
Committee member
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If you are interested in:
Helping adults learn and grow
Solving problems
Finding and linking people to resources |
You'd be interested in:
Troop Leader Mentor
Adult Learning Team |
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If you enjoy:
Meeting a variety of people
Speaking to groups of adults
Getting support for Scouting from others
Finding out about your community |
You'd enjoy being:
Service Unit Manager
Girl/adult recruiter
Fundraiser (Speakers' Bureau)
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If you are able to:
Write news articles
Develop brochures, fliers, posters
Design or build displays
Design projects or curriculum |
You might like to be:
Service Unit Public relations consultant
Adult Learning Team Member
Special Event Coordinator |
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If you have skills/interests to share, such as:
Music, hand arts, dance, drama, writing, nutrition, fitness, sports, cooking, money management, careers, machines, hiking, camping, ecology, gardening, cultural heritage, travel, customs, etc. etc. etc.... |
You could share it as:
Troop leader
Interest project consultant
Troop Mentor
Special Event Coodinator
Adult Learning Team Member
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Now accepting applications to join our Volunteer Product Sales team!
Volunteer Service Unit Product Sales Manager Position Description
Volunteer Troop Product Sales Manager Position Description