Become a Volunteer | Girl Scouts

Volunteer with Girl Scouts and help girls find what’s within.

Be part of the moments that spark confidence, courage, and joy—sign up and make a difference today!

Behind every girl who discovers her strength is a volunteer who shows up, cheers her on, and believes in her. You already have what it takes to inspire girls to explore, grow, and lead. Along the way, you’ll build your own confidence, strengthen your leadership skills, and connect with a supportive community that shares your passion.

Volunteer as a troop leader: Guide a group of Girl Scouts by creating a fun, safe space. We’ll help you get started with easy-to-use tools like the Girl Scout Experience Box and ready-made Troop Year Plans so you can focus on fun, growth, and connection.

Be a supportive adult volunteer: Help girls thrive by assisting with meetings, activities, or special events, no matter your schedule or experience.

Get involved on your terms. Choose a role that fits your time and interests—from leading a troop to lending a hand behind the scenes.

No previous experience is required to support girls as they build confidence, skills, and lifelong friendships through the Girl Scout experience. Your local Girl Scout Council can help get you started.

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As a Girl Scout Volunteer, you'll prepare your girl and others for a lifetime of leadership, and be the mentor they need.

Check out the many different ways to volunteer with us.

You’ll introduce girls to new experiences that show them they’re capable of more than they ever imagined. They’ll each find their inner G.I.R.L. (Go-getter, Innovator, Risk-Taker, Leader)™ after all!

You’ll be their cheerleader, guide, and mentor, while helping them develop essential life skills and build courage, confidence, and character that will last a lifetime. Imagine the excitement, the impact, the memories made—those are the moments you’ll share at Girl Scouts.

Girl Scout volunteers transform lives.

And, the benefits of volunteering with Girl Scouts go both ways. As a volunteer, you’ll:

Unleash the confidence that comes with being a role model
Discover your leadership style as your girls discover theirs
Network and meet new people in your community
Build new skills and have fun as you take on exciting activities with your girls

There’s nothing like helping girls find their voices and use them to change the world. Sign up to become a Girl Scout volunteer today. Your life will never be the same.

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Be the troop leader that supports her every week—the one that watches her smile get bigger as she grows more confident. Mentor a Girl Scout Cookie Professional during cookie season so she can earn enough to reach the goals she and her troop set. Or work with other adults to provide the kind of behind-the-scenes support that makes it possible for her to make amazing new memories at Girl Scouts.

Whether you can give a few hours, a few weeks, or a few months, volunteering with Girl Scouts is flexible and fun.

Roles

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Troop leaders/advisors work with a group of girls introducing them to new experiences and helping them unleash their inner G.I.R.L. (Go-getter, Innovator, Risk-Taker, Leader) to take the lead and change the world.

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Troop helpers and/or Overnight Participants may assist with or attend troop meetings, activities, or overnight events, provide administrative support, or help wherever needed. (Troop Helpers and Overnight Participants were previously knows as Troop Committee Members.)

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Troop Product Sales Manager, Cookie Program oversees the Cookie Program within the troop by assisting girls in participating, receiving/distributing products, maintaining the online tally systems and other support.

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Troop Product Sales Manager, Fall Product Program oversees the Fall Product Program within the troop by assisting girls in participating, receiving/distributing products, maintaining the online tally systems and other support.

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Service Unit Manager provides leadership, management, and delivery of the Girl Scout program in an assigned geographic area.

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Serivce Unit Treasurer provides management of all Service Units financial records and supports troops with end of the year finance reports via the VTK and troop/service unit bank accounts.

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Service Unit Product Sales Manager, Fall Product Program oversees the Fall Product Sale within the service unit by assisting troops to participate, receiving/distributing products, maintaining the online tally systems and other support.

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Service Unit Product Sales Manager, Cookie Program oversees the Cookie Program within the service unit by assisting troops to participate, receiving/distributing products, maintaining the online tally systems and other support.

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Responsible for recruiting girls and adults within the community. Plan and schedule fall and spring recruitments in schools, community centers, libraries, faith-based organizations or community events. Works closely with the GSNNJ Membership Recruitment Manager for marketing materials and arrange distribution of recruitment flyers.

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Recieves e-mail notification of newly appointed volunteers in the Service Unit. Contacts new volunteers and sets up a New Leader Orientation session. Reviews Council policies, procedures, forms, andlinks the new volunteer with the Service Unit.

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Ensures girls and adults participating in the Girl Scout program are registered members. Promotes online Early Bird and On-Time Registration of Troops, Groups, individually registered girls and adults in the Service Unit. Serves as liaison to the Service Unit Team to follow up on registration issues, criminal background check process, troop opportunity catalog and troop information update form. The Service Unit Registration Coordinator does not place girls in troops.

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Volunteer Toolkit (VTK) Advisor serves as a resource to K-5 leaders within the Service Unit on use and troubleshooting of the Volunteer Toolkit. Stays up to date on enhancements, changes in the VTK, and informs all leaders. Promotes use of the VTK through Service Unit Leader meetings.

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The Service Unit Volunteer provides additional support within the community not directly associated with a troop. Volunteers may assist with activities and events such as a liaison to GSNNJ for communications in the Service Unit, provides administrative support, and helps wherever needed.

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Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey is looking for adult volunteers to become Trip Facilitators to chaperone an unforgettable Broadway adventure in New York City from July 11–18, 2026. Join a group of 22 amazing Girl Scout Seniors and Ambassadors (ages 14–18) as they experience the magic of NYC, including broadway shows, iconic restaurants, and city sights and landmarks. Learn more here.

The Girl Scout membership year runs from October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2027. Annual membership dues are $80 for girl members and $30 for adult members. Additional local fees and discounts may apply. Financial aid may be available. Girl Scout memberships must be renewed annually.

Make a Difference That Lasts

Make an impact

Inspire girls to turn what they love into positive impact in their communities.

Discover adventure

Encourage girls to try new challenges and experiences that expand their world.

Grow together

Help girls connect with their friends, who cheer them on every step of the way.

Explore outdoors

Encourage girls to grow their courage through camping, hiking, and new outdoor experiences.

Girl Scout Experience Box

New Daisy & Brownie troop leaders can receive complimentary monthly supplies delivered right to their door.

LET'S GO!

Volunteers—We Got You!

Troop Year Planners make mapping out your year easier and more fun than ever. Try them out now!

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