Volunteer Positions in Girl Scouting - There is one that’s right for you!
In selection of adults, there shall be no discrimination on the basis of race,
color, ethnicity, sex, creed, national origin, or socioeconomic status.
There shall be no discrimination against an otherwise qualified individual by
reason of disability or on the basis of age.
All new volunteers with Girl Scout Commonwealth Council are required to complete a Volunteer
Application, give permission to do a background check and obtain a minimum of three
personal references from non-relatives. Please ask the individuals from whom you will be
obtaining references to return them in a sealed envelope.
You can then mail your Volunteer Application, Authorization to Release Information andCompeted references to:
Girl Scout Commonwealth Council:
Attn: Administration Assistant/Adult Development
P.O. Box 548
Mechanicsville, VA 23111
Also enclose $1.50 to pay for the background check, make checks payable to GSCC.
IF YOU LIKE TO:
- Have fun with children
- Plan and carry out activities
- Work as part of a team
- Teach simple games, songs, crafts
- Work with children in groups
- Share your skills and talents
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THEN, YOU’D LIKE BEING:
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IF YOU ARE GOOD AT:
- Following through on details
- Keeping records, completing reports
- Making telephone/e-mail contacts
- Using computers
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THEN, YOU’D PROBABLY BE GOOD AT:
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IF YOU CAN:
- Analyze information
- Set directions and priorities
- Evaluate progress
- Conduct effective meetings
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THEN, YOU COULD BE:
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IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN:
- Helping adults learn and grow
- Solving problems
- Finding and linking people to resources
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THEN, YOU’D BE INTERESTED IN:
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IF YOU ENJOY:
- Meeting a variety of people
- Speaking to groups of adults
- Soliciting support from others
- Establishing community partnerships
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THEN, YOU’D ENJOY BEING:
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IF YOU ARE ABLE TO:
- Write news articles
- Develop brochures, fliers, posters
- Design or build displays
- Design projects or curriculum
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THEN, YOU ARE ABLE TO BE:
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IF YOU HAVE A SPECIAL SKILL OR INTEREST TO SHARE, SUCH AS:
- Music, crafts, dance, drama, writing
- Nutrition, fitness, sports, cooking
Money management, careers, machines, hiking, camping ecology, gardening, cultural heritage, travel, customs
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THEN, YOU COULD SHARE IT AS:
- Trainer
- Special Interest Group Leader
- Program Consultant
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WITH EACH POSITION, YOU WILL GET:
- A position description
- In-service training
- On-the-job supervision
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TIME REQUIRED VARIES FROM:
- A few hours weekly
- A few hours monthly
- One long day or weekend
- Many hours in a two or three-month season
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