Community/Area Troop Support Leader Volunteer Role
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Community/Area Troop Support Leader Volunteer Role
Community and area volunteers serve as local leaders to a geographic section of the Girl Scouts River Valleys council. They provide local leadership for troops and Girl Scouts by providing support, training, guidance, programming and more!
Welcome new troop leaders to Girl Scouts in your community! You'll orient new leaders to their role, serve as their local contact, and partner with fellow community volunteers to provide the support and resources they need for an amazing Girl Scout year.
Find training, resources and additional information you'll need for your volunteer role below. Need support or have more questions? Contact us, and we can help.
Training for All Volunteer Roles
Youth Protection Training – A gsLearn module that provides an overview of Girl Scouts River Valleys' Youth Protection Policy and trains volunteers on identifying abuse and neglect in the context of Girl Scouting with guidance on how to report actual or suspected abuse to us. This training is required for all new Girl Scouts River Valleys volunteers. Complete annual policy acknowledgment upon membership renewal.
Community and Area Fundamentals – This gsLearn module course that provides an overview of Girl Scouts River Valleys structure, volunteer roles, and an introduction to systems and resources available. Complete this module once during your role onboarding.
Looker for Volunteers – A series of gsLearn modules focused on using the Looker online platform to view data related to Girl Scout members in your local region. Complete these modules in gsLearn as needed.
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Training and Resources for Troop Support Leaders
Troop Support Leader Training
Community Troop Support Leader Basics - A gsLearn module course that provides an orientation to the troop support leader role and responsibilities. Complete this module once during your role onboarding.