Help Girls Make History

Help Girls Make History

Be a role model. Make a difference.

Hundreds of Girl Scouts in Minnesota and Wisconsin are waiting for a troop leader to inspire them and help them become their kindest, strongest, and most authentic selves. Can you step up?

Why be a troop leader?

Give back to your community—

Leading a troop makes a real impact on kids, creating a safe space for them to grow and thrive. There’s nothing more powerful than uplifting the next generation.

Pay it forward—

Odds are, you had an adult who made a difference in your life. A mentor or role model who helped you discover who you could be and celebrated you for exactly who you were. Here's your chance to be that impactful adult and pay it forward.

Connect and grow—

As a troop leader, you’ll develop your own leadership skills, build connections, and even make lifelong friends of your own with the families and other volunteers in your Girl Scout network.

Find your joy—

When’s the last time you laughed like a kid? Or stepped back and took a moment to experience the wonder of the world around you? Seeing the world through the eyes of Girl Scouts will allow you to rediscover your sense of joy, wonder, and adventure.

Take the first step!

Once you complete this form, we’ll reach out to help you learn more about becoming a troop leader, then you can officially register and start your troop leader journey.

*Submitting this form does not obligate you to volunteer.

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I am interested in learning more about joining a Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) mentored troop.

Have questions? Here are some ways to learn more. . .

Schedule a one-on-one call to get your questions answered

90% of troop leaders feel they make a difference in the lives of girls.

86% of Girl Scouts say their troop leader makes them feel important.

83% of troop leaders say they gain a sense of purpose by volunteering with Girl Scouts.

My troop leader is a major role model and influence on my life. She taught me that my voice matters.

Girl Scout Cadette

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time commitment?

You decide the meeting schedule. Some troops meet as little as 1-2 times per month.

Do I need to have been a Girl Scout?

Absolutely not. All you need to be is kind and welcoming – training, meeting plans, and support from staff and other volunteers are provided. We’ve got your back with all the resources and tools you need to help you feel comfortable and confident. Learn more about becoming a troop leader.

Do I need to be a caregiver or have a child who is a Girl Scout?

Nope! Any adult can have a profound impact as a role model and mentor.

What kinds of Girl Scout troops are there?

Girl Scout troops serve kids from kindergarten all the way through the end of High School, though most of the children waiting on a troop right now are in grades K-5. We have Mentored Troops that center the needs of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) Girl Scouts that are led predominantly by BIPOC adults. Read more about the Girl Scouting program.