RECRUIT A CO-LEADER
Once you’re registered, you’ll need to find some friends to make the magic happen. Every troop, regardless of size or program level, needs at least two, non-related adult members to lead the troop. If you don't have a second leader yet, reach out to your community to find another adult who is excited to lead and mentor Girl Scouts. And remember, Girl Scout volunteers do not need to be a parent.
RECRUIT GIRL SCOUTS & CAREGIVERS
Now it's time to let families know about your troop and how they can join. Check out our recruitment webpage for resources and event plans to help you share the excitement.
PARENT MEETING
Parent meetings are an opportunity for you to inform families about the Girl Scout experience, troop expectations, and to get to know and organize your troop team. GSUSA has some helpful resources for planning a parent/caregiver meeting, and there are even detailed plans available on the Volunteer Toolkit.
The parent meeting is a great way to start your Girl Scouting year, but it shouldn’t be the last time you call your parents together. A mid-year meeting can be useful when planning camping trips or cookie season and an end-of-year meeting is a great opportunity to let your network know the troop needs and recruit support for the upcoming year.