Girl Scout troop leaders prepare girls for a lifetime of leadership, success, and adventure in a safe, all-girl, no-limits environment. Imagine the excitement, memories, and impact you’ll have as you help your girls discover what interests them and how to make a difference in their world. With you as their troop leader, they’ll go as far as their imaginations can take them.
In every Girl Scout troop, two or more leaders work with their girls to plan a progressive series of engaging, challenging, and fun activities like earning badges, exploring science, getting outdoors, selling cookies, and doing community service projects. Troop leaders are supported by Friends and Family troop volunteers, online training and planning tools, a local team of experienced Girl Scout volunteers, and dedicated staff.
Troop leaders often spend between 5-15 hours a month, but what that looks like is totally up to you! As troop leader, you can decide with your troop to meet once a week, once a month, or every few months!
And don't worry- troop leaders aren't just moms! Anyone that is willing to submit a background check and complete the training can be a troop leader. You don't have to have a child of your own to get involved; all you need is a passion for mentoring the next generation of leaders. We can even help match you with another troop leader and a group of girls!
Each Girl Scout troop must have at least two troop leaders who are unrelated and from different households, one of whom must be female.
