Girl Scout Councils provide training for adult volunteers, whether the adult chooses to be a leader or a board member.  From Council to Council, training is customized and delivered in different ways to fit the needs of local adults.  The Girl Scout Program and messages, however, are the same throughout the organization.

So you want to volunteer?

All volunteers must:

• Submit a volunteer application to any regional office
• Submit a background check application to any regional office 

** If you are a one-time (episodic) volunteer, or you do not come into contact with girls on a 1:1 ration, then you do not need to submit a background check application.

Training Needed to Volunteer:

The following training is REQUIRED for all new Leaders, Co-Leaders and Assistant Leaders.  Training will:

• Tell you about Girl Scouting - Mission, Promise and Law
• Introduce you to all the support you will receive as a volunteer
• Show you how Girl Scouting encourages girls to Discover themselves, Connect to others, and Take Action to make the world a better place
• Give you the basics of how to manage a Troop
• Guide you in creating a safe environment for the girls
• Help you plan meetings

GS101:

(Volunteer Orientation & Leadership Essentials has been replaced with GS101)

• Click the GS101 title to be taken to the training page.  
• The password for Girl Scouting 101 is: aboutGS101.

GSDAOT Volunteer Essentials 

(Required of new Leaders, Co-Leaders and Assistant Leaders)

• Download a FREE copy from the Volunteer Resources page
• IMPORTANT: Print your Volunteer Essentials Questionnaire, complete the questionnaire and email to training@girlscoutsdiamonds.org
• EXISTING LEADERS: Request a home study from your MMS (if you have not previously taken the questionnaire); $5 fee applies

GSDAOT Out & About

(Required prior to any Troop Travel - FREE)

• Review online:  Volunteer Essentials & Safety Activity Checkpoints (found on the Volunteer Resources page)
• IMPORTANT: Print your Out & About Questionnaire, complete the questionnaire and email to training@girlscoutsdiamonds.org

GSDAOT New Leader Fundamentals

This required class helps new Leaders & Co-Leaders with important, informative materials such as: Girl Program, Troop Information, Journey Toolkit, Shop Information and Council Information - FREE.

• Check the Adult Learning Calendar for scheduled class availability
• Submit an Adult Training Class Registration Form to sstark@girlscoutsdiamonds.org (form can be found on the Volunteer Resources page)

GSDAOT Our Girl Scout Journey

• Check the Adult Learning Calendar for scheduled class availability
• Submit an Adult Training Class Registration Form to sstark@girlscoutsdiamonds.org (form can be found on the Volunteer Resources page)

GSDAOT Venture Out I

(Required prior to any Troop Travel with overnight stay - $15)

• Obtain a home study from your local Council shop - includes:  Venture Out I book, Outdoor Education in Girl Scouting
• Review online:  Volunteer Essentials & Safety Activity Checkpoints (found on the Volunteer Resources page)
• IMPORTANT: Complete the online Venture Out I exam

*** PLEASE NOTE *** This class is now available online as a home study course.  The fee has dropped beginning February 1, 2012 from $15.00 to now $10.00 for the green Outdoor Education in Girl Scouting Book only – and may be purchased from the Council Shops.  If you already have access to this book – there is no fee for the course.  The Venture Out I book is now available online only.  If you need a printed copy (for those who do not have access to a computer), the fee is $5.00 for printing from your regional office.  The Venture Out I exam must be completed online via the link above.

GSDAOT Venture Out II

(Required prior to any Troop Travel with overnight camping & fire building - $15)

• Check the Adult Learning Calendar for scheduled class availability
• Submit an Adult Training Class Registration Form to sstark@girlscoutsdiamonds.org (form can be found on the Volunteer Resources page)
• Mail or drop off the registration fee at any regional office location. Fee covers: Venture Out II book (given out during class) and 1 meal (usually lunch)
• Bring to class: Venture Out I book, Outdoor Education in Girl Scouting 

First Aid/CPR

(Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR is required for one person attending any trip/event with a Troop, or any Troop meeting without access to EMS services that are within 15 minutes of arrival - $30)

• Check the Adult Learning Calendar for scheduled class availability    - OR -
• Attend any Adult/Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED class from a certified provider
• Submit an Adult Training Class Registration Form to sstark@girlscoutsdiamonds.org (form can be found on the Volunteer Resources page)
• Mail or drop off the registration fee at any regional office location