Learning lasts a lifetime
Whether you are a new volunteer or a seasoned leader, there are training courses to help you learn and develop the skills you need in your role.
Training is available through online courses in gsLearn or as live virtual or in-person courses. Most training is free for adult volunteers, with the exception of certain in-person certification courses in the areas of archery, padlesports, axe throwing, etc.
Log into your myGS account to access gsLearn from your My Account dashboard. Once in gsLearn, use the green navigation pane (or select the menu icon for mobile users) to find courses in the Content Library and keep track of your learning in the Achievements section.
What is gsLearn?
gsLearn is Girl Scouts’ official online and on-demand training tool. It empowers volunteers to complete trainings as it works best for them. Volunteers have access to Girl Scout-specific training that supports consistency across the Girl Scout Movement. gsLearn is accessible through your MyGS portal and in your home page menu under the Volunteer Toolkit option. The courses available to you are located on your home page in gsLearn.
An example of the courses available now are included in the list below.
• Daisy Petal Badges – 10 Badges
• Ten Tips to Keeping Girls Engaged
• Additional Money Earning
• Girl Scout Travel 101
• Mental Wellness 101
• Bank Account Basics
• Ready. Set. Go Gold. Girl Scout Highest Awards
• Girl Scouts in the Outdoors
• Resilient. Ready. Strong.
Courses are added during the year, and they will automatically show on your home page! Try out gsLearn and enjoy the convenience of on demand courses.
New Leader training
All new leaders are required to complete the
- New Leader Onboarding series (gsLearn)
- Family Engagement - The Key to Success
- Funding the Fun - Managing Girl Scout Troop Finances
- The Girl Scout Cookie Program
- The Girl Scout Leadership Experience (GSLE)
- Troop Safety
- Your First Troop Meeting
- Troop Basics (gsLearn or in-person)
- New Leader Onboarding specific to each Program Age Level (gsLearn)
- What Daisy Girl Scouts Do
- What Brownies Girl Scouts Do
- What Junior Girl Scouts Do
- What Cadette Girl Scouts Do
- What Senior Girl Scouts Do
- What Ambassador Girl Scouts Do
Troop Basics - Congratulations! You’ve made the decision to make a powerful, lasting impact on girls in your community. Troop Basics, a one-hour training, will give you the resources you need to begin planning for the best year ever with your girls. Let us guide you on your journey! We are committed to helping you succeed in your volunteer position. When you attend, you can expect to learn about the Girl Scout program, the basics of getting started with your troop such as holding your first parent meeting, learn about all the resources available to you as you begin planning with your girls and how to help your girls lead their own way!
Special Skills training
Training required to lead Girl Scouts in an activity may involve certification outside of Girl Scouts. See details below for trainings that include:
- Archery - USA Archery
- Camping - Girl Scouts
- Paddle sports - American Canoe Association
- and more!
Archery 
Axe Throwing
Camping
First Aid/CPR
Paddle sports (canoeing, kayaking, paddle boarding)
Additional Resources
Healthy Relationships - Leader Guides
Background Check Information & FAQs
Girl Scouts of the Commonwealth of Virginia conducts background checks on all potential volunteers. Safety is our number one priority in ensuring all Girl Scouts have a wonderful experience. GSCV contracts with, Asurint, a national company specializing in background screening for employers and volunteer organizations to provide our online background screening services.
Who has to be background screened?
What information will I be expected to give?
How long does this process take?
How will I know if I passed?
Can I access the Asurint link using my mobile device?
How much does it cost?
