Volunteer: Troop Activities Chaperone

Founded in 1912, Girl Scouts of the USA is the preeminent organization for girls with a current membership of 3.6 million girls and adults. Volunteers use their expertise, skills, interests, and life experience to shape fun and enriching leadership experiences for girls, and inspire them to reach their personal best. Volunteers help council staff facilitate the New Girl Scout Leadership Experience to girls through exciting program opportunities leadership/self-esteem, financial literacy, travel, health/wellness, science, technology, engineering, and math. Volunteers choose from several flexible Pathways (the ways that girls and adults join Girl Scouting) that fit their lifestyles, including short-term or long-term service working either directly or indirectly with girls, and they can participate regionally, nationally, and internationally.,Volunteer Position DescriptionsTroop Activities ChaperoneSummary The Troop Activity Chaperons assist with their girl’s troops in a variety of ways, depending on the needs of the Troop Leader.Responsibilites Help plan or coordinate troop meetings when necessary. (Or count towards ratio)Provide or serve a snackServe as a field trip chaperoneSupport the troop with other activities as determined by the troop leader.Uphold the Girl Scout Promise and LawPosition Commitments Maintain a current GSHPA membership.Complete all required background checksComply with GSHPA policies, Standards and Guidelines, Safety Activities Checkpoints, Volunteer Essentials, and GSUSA PoliciesRequired TrainingCPRFirst AidThis position will be supported by GSHPA Staff Liaison, and your Girl Scout Troop Leader.This is a volunteer opportunity provided by VolunteerMatch, in partnership with LinkedIn for Good.