Volunteer essentials - Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta
[Pages:381]Volunteer Essentials
2018/2019
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Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta, Inc.
1-800-771-1139
Emergency Procedures/Contacts
770-702-9100
770-702-9100 during normal business hours (Mon-Fri, 9 am-5 pm)
1-888-644-0511 after hours
Volunteer Service Centers
Mableton 5601 North Allen Road, Mableton, GA 30126 Badge and Sash Stores Mableton 5601 North Allen Road Mableton, GA 30126 800- 771-1139 Sandy Springs 7878 Roswell Road, Suite K Sandy Springs, GA 30350 770-702-9699 Tucker Inside the Tucker Recreation Center, Room 5 4898 LaVista Road Tucker, GA 30084 770-702-9799
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Contents
Quick Reference Guide
My Personal Support Team
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There's a Department for That
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We Are Girl Scouts
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Who Can Join Girl Scouts--and How?
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Adding New Girls to Your Troop
18
Girl Scouts' Organizational Structure
20
Annual Fund
25
Getting Started with the National Leadership Program 28
Planning in a Girl-Led Environment
29
Meeting with Girls for the First Time
30
Using Safety Activity Checkpoints
31
Understanding How Many Volunteers You Need
33
Following the Girl Scouts Safety Guidelines
34
Chapter 1: Sharing Your Unique Gifts
Understanding Your Role as a Girl Scout Volunteer 38
Your Responsibilities
39
Your Volunteer Support Team
41
Taking Advantage of Learning Opportunities
42
Knowing How Much You're Appreciated
42
Chapter 2: Policies and Procedures
45
Chapter 3: Girl Scouting as a National Experience
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What Girl Scouting Does for Girls
82
Fun with Purpose
83
Girl Scout Participation with Other Scout Organizations 85
The National Program Portfolio
89
National Leadership Journeys
89
The Girl's Guide to Girl Scouting and National Proficiency
Badges
92
Emblems and Patches.
93
Girl Scout Bronze, Silver, and Gold Awards
94
Other Initiatives and Opportunities
95
Girl Scout Traditions and Celebrations
95
Girl Scout Calendar
96
Time-Honored Ceremonies
96
Signs, Songs, Handshake, and More!
98
Uniforms
99
Chapter 4: Engaging Girls at All Grade Levels
Arranging a Time and Space for Girl-Led Meetings. 108
Understanding Healthy Development in Girls
100
Creating a Safe Space for Girls
115
Recognizing and Supporting Each Girl
116
Promoting Fairness
116
Building Trust
116
Managing Conflict
117
Inspiring Open Communication
117
Working with Parents and Guardians
122
Creating an Atmosphere of Acceptance and Inclusion 127
Chapter 5: Safety-Wise
Knowing Your Responsibilities as a Volunteer
130
Responsibilities of Parents and Guardians
133
Responsibilities of the Girls
134
Knowing How Many Volunteers You Need
134
Transporting Girls
136
Checklist for Drivers
138
Approaching Activities
144
Health Histories
145
Girl Scout Activity Insurance.
146
Experts
146
Providing Emergency Care
147
First-Aid/CPR
148
Procedure for Accidents
153
Product Sales Program Safety
155
Computer Online Safety
159
Chapter 6: Managing Group Finances
Establishing an Account
162
Procedures for Managing Troop Accounts 164
Collaborating with Sponsors and Other
172
Organizations
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Understanding the Girl Scout Cookie Program 174
Chapter 7: Trips, Travel and Events Travel Volunteers
Traveling with Girls
190
Planning Trips with Girls
194
Hosting a Girl Led Beyond the Troop Event
205
Chapter 8: Camping: Taking Leadership to the Outdoors
Sleepaway Camp
209
Day Camp
210
Outdoor Program Events
211
Overnight Troop/Group Camping
213
Campsite 411
218
Minimum Impact and Leave No Trace
221
Chapter 9 Troop Volunteers
Forming a Troop Committee
223
Holding Troop Meetings
224
Letting Girls Lead.
226
Looking at a Sample Troop Year
228
Appendix
Glossary
231
Quick Reference Guide
Welcome to the great adventure that is Girl Scouting! Thanks to volunteers and mentors like you, generations of girls have learned to be leaders in their own lives and in the world.
We know you're busy and need to be efficient with your time. For that reason, this Quick Reference Guide to Volunteer Essentials is designed to give you just what you need to know now as you plan your first troop meeting.
The rest of Volunteer Essentials is a reference for you to use as needed. When you have a question, simply look up the topic in the Table of Contents, and you'll find your answer. Think of Volunteer Essentials as your encyclopedia to Girl Scout volunteering: it's here when you need it, but there's no need to read it all today.
Ready to get started? Let's go!
My Personal Support Team
Along your adventure in Girl Scouting, you will come into contact with many people who can lend a hand. When you have questions or concerns about training, policies and procedures or event planning, your Service Unit Team is there to help and point you in the right direction. Your Service Unit Co-Director conducts your monthly service unit meetings and is your link to the other troops in your area. She can give you information on getting your troop started, fundraising, events and other important information. Please fill out the following and keep it updated.
My Service Unit Name is S
ervice Unit (SU)
My Troop Number is Director (SUD) is
My Service Unit Co-
E-mail
phone #
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My Service Unit Meeting Schedule
Date
Time
Location
My Service Unit Product Program Chair E-mail
My Service Unit Product Program Chair E-mail
My Service Unit Annual Fund Chair E-mail
My Troop Consultant E-mail
phone #
phone # phone # phone #
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Troop Trainer and Leader Coach
E-mail
phone #
My Area Executive
E-mail _____________________________________________________________________________
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There's A Department For That!
DEPARTMENT Customer Care - Call Center
Area Executive
SUPPORT
OTHER INFORMATION
Providing support and answers for all general questions that arrive at GSGATL by phone or email.
Hours of Operation* Monday ? Friday--------9am ? 5pm Saturday----------------10am-4pm
*Note that these are longer in peak months (Jan-Apr and Aug-Oct 9-8 pm) and are subject to change.
Providing in-person support for adults who work directly with other adult leaders so that each Service Unit provides quality experiences
Providing support to Service Unit Teams in recruiting more girls, volunteers and community partners to Girl Scouts!
Supporting and working with Troop Development Coordinators School
Service Unit Directors
helpline@
770-702-9100
Specific Responsibilities:
Girl & Adult Retention Support the team in carrying out the Service Unit annual plan Provide quality Volunteer Recognition and Appreciation events Assist in developing a strong Service Unit Team
Specific Responsibilities:
Recruit new girls and adults Provide community presence and engagement Provide recruitment materials Secure troop meeting sites
Girl Experience (Girl Program Specialist, STEM Specialist, Juliette
Coordinator)
GSprogram@
Providing programmatic support to adults who work directly with girls and to girls through council events so that they experience the benefits of the GSLE.
Specific Responsibilities:
Host council-wide girl program events Provide program and girl resources Provide support to girls earning high awards Create community Program Partners
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