Volunteer Opportunities

Make a Difference!   Make an Impact!

GAIN FRIENDS, GAIN RECOGNITION, GAIN SATISFACTION, GAIN TRAINING

Have YOU thought about becoming a Girl Scout leader or volunteer? Maybe it’s those fond memories of camping, making hot s’mores and singing songs that draw you in. Maybe you have a desire to teach young girls the things you wish someone had taught you way back when. Then again, you could simply love meeting new people and having a great time. Whatever your reasons, we are excited that you want to be involved in today’s Girl Scouts.

As a Girl Scout volunteer, you’ll provide a truly meaningful contribution to the development of girls and young women in your community. You’ll provide the support, supervision and encouragement that all girls need during their developmental years.

Making a difference in a girl's life is as simple as giving a horseback riding lesson to a troop of girls, helping girls plant some trees, or mentoring a girl on your career path. Volunteering every week, once a month, or even a few times a year, is an easy way to helpthese girls grow strong.  Complete the volunteer interest form or contact with a Membership Specialist and further discuss your volunteer ideas and interests.

Girl Scouting is a volunteer based organization with many opportunities for both women and men, with varying time commitments to accommodate even the busiest schedules. These positions range from support of one-time program events to long-term, on-going roles. Volunteers can work with girls or adults, in the day to day operations or in a governance position. Whatever your interests, Girl Scouts of Frontier Council has an opportunity for you!

Girl Scout volunteers:

• have a chance to meet new people
• use their time meaningfully
• share their talents and skills
• learn new ones
• choose the amount of time they contribute
• bring special talents and expertise that enrich the Girl Scout program for girls.

Every attempt will be made to place volunteers in positions that meet their needs, as well as that of the council. Volunteers are selected on the basis of qualifications for membership, ability to perform the volunteer position, and the willingness and availability to participate in the required training for that position. All volunteers participating in the Girl Scout movement shall meet GSUSA standards, complete the reference check and appointment process, be registered as members through the local council, and agree to abide by the policies and principles of GSUSA and Girl Scouts of Frontier Council. Contact the Service Center for further information or to receive an application to work with girls or an application to work with adults.

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Adults Working with adults:

• Awards Task Group- Review council level nominations and make recommendations to the Board on their selections of adult recognitions and awards.
  
  
• Board Members and Nominating Committee- Serve to direct the overall mission of the council.
  
  • President
  • Executive Vice President
  • Vice President Volunteer Relations
  • Vice President Community Relations
  • Secretary
  • Treasurer
  • Board Member at Large
  • Board Member at Large- Senior Girl Scout
  • Nominating Committee Chair
  • Nominating Committee Member
    
    
• Development Committee- Plan, coordinate and implement the Council's adult funding. Contributes to the formulation and achievement of the Council's financial goals and overall donations.
  
  • Development committee member
  • Campership committee- promote the funding of GSFC camping program to community and business leaders.
  • Family partnership campaign committee- raise funds through the annual giving campaign to support council functions.
  • Development special event committee- plan, promote and implement a special development event
    
    
• Diversity Committee- Review efforts toward pluralism in membership, adult development, program, and communications. Conduct annual diversity analysis. (meets quarterly).
  
  
• Finance Committee- Keeps abreast of financial position of the council, make recommendations to the Board concerning financial policies, annual and capital budgets, investments, and product sales suppliers.

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• Legislative Committee- Research and make recommendations to the Board on public policy issues effecting the council.
  
  • Legislative committee chair- serve as primary liaison between Nevada's Girl Scout Legislative task force and Girl Scouts of Frontier Council's Board of Directors. Direct and coordinate the work of the committee.
  • Legislative committee member
    
    
• Personnel Committee- Develop and review volunteer and staff management policies, volunteer affirmative action plans and volunteer position descriptions.
  
  
• Product Sales Operating Unit- Plan and support council-wide product sales events.
  • Product Sales Operating Unit member
    
    
• Program Operating Unit- Plan and conduct council-wide events. Develop program support for use in the service unit.
  
  • Program Operating Unit member
    
    
• Day Camp Director
  
  
• Canoe Program Administrator
  
  
• Older Girl Planning Board Advisor
  
  
• Mentor Leader
  
  
• Properties Operating Unit- Research and make recommendations to the Board about council property decisions.
  
  
• Adult Development Operating Unit- Plan and deliver council training for all Girl Scout volunteers; host special adult learning opportunities.
  • Master Trainer
  • Council Trainer
    
    
• Council Historian- Maintain all council archives and materials as related to the history of the council
  
  
• Speakers Bureau Coordinator- Develop and coordinate personnel and community opportunities for the speakers bureau.
  
  
• Delegate Council Member-represent the constituency from which you are elected or appointed in the governance (policy-planning) function of the council.
  
  
• National Council Delegate- Represent Girl Scouts of Frontier Council at the National Council Session.
  

Contact Kelle Boteilho for further information.

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Direct Services to Girls:

The commitment to serve every girl, everywhere, means that we must ensure program opportunities are available to every girl in all populations and geographic areas in our jurisdiction. Of course, this cannot be achieved without adult volunteers. Therefore, the highest priority will be placed on recruiting adults. 

• GirlSports Program Volunteer- Help facilitate GirlSports program initiative and events.
  
  
• Mentor- Serve as a role model to Girl Scouts who are first time juvenile offenders or considered at-risk.
  
  
• Troop/Group Committee- Work with other troop volunteers at duties that might include: troop/group record keeping, coordinate transportation and supplies, identify and/or contact troop sponsors, produce a parent newsletter, coordinate product sales, etc.
  
  
• Troop/Group Leader- Work directly with girls to plan and carry out Girl Scout program on a regular basis (one year appointment; renewable).
  
  
• Resource Person- Be on call for troop or group leaders and special event coordinators to teach or supply a specific skill or resource as needed for a specific project. For example: certified first-aider or CPR, certified lifeguard; special interest areas such as arts, sports, outdoor skills, ethnic heritage, environment, event coordinator, and many others.
  
  
• Transportation- Must be 21 years old and have a valid driver's license and insurance as required by state law.
  
  
• Troop/Group Camper- take specialized council training and agree to go with troops/groups on campouts as needed.

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• Team Coordinator- Coordinate the work of a team of volunteers to deliver Girl Scout program in a specific geographic area. Training is available.
  
  
• Lead Organizer- Coordinate and tracks the work of troop organizers and school coordinators; coordinated flyer distribution and works with Team to conduct annual recruitment programs. Training is available.
  
  
• School Coordinator- Act as liaison between the service team and a school site. Coordinates recruitment of girls and adults in one or more schools and may help form troops and groups. Training is available.
  
  
• Troop Organizer- Organizes and tracks data for girls waiting for program placement; works with Team to conduct recruitment and retention programs. Training is available.
  
  
• Service Unit Special Events Coordinator- Plans and hosts a girl planning opportunity to gain girl input/planning. Ensures a minimum of four (4) service events are held each year. Provides direction, training and resources to individuals planning/facilitating special events. Training is available.
  
  
• Financial Consultant- Manages service unit Treasury Report and bank account. Act as co-signer on service unit and special events accounts. Provides direction, training and resources to leaders pertaining to troop financial records, policies and procedures. Training is available.
  
  
• Adult Education Coordinator- Provides direction, training and resources to leaders pertaining to adult education/ required leadership training. Monitors adult education records to ensure accuracy. Serve as a liaison to the adult education department. Training is available.
  
  
• Service Unit Delegate Chair- Act as service unit liaison for the Board of Directors. Assists council in collecting input from service unit in operational matters. Recruits and coordinates the selection/election of service unit delegates for representation at the council annual meeting. Promotes opportunities to serve on the council board of directors and board committees.
  
  
• Registrar- Distribute, process and transmit membership registrations from a specific geographic area or service unit to the council. Instruct troop/group leaders on the correct completion of forms; maintain files of service unit membership. Training is available.
• Service Unit Public Relations Coordinator- Coordinate, manage and evaluate public relations for the service unit.
  
  
• Juliette Coordinator- Provide communication and support to any individually registered girl member. Identify and coordinate program opportunities for any Juliette. Act as liaison to staff Juliette coordinator. Training is available.
  
  
• Adult Awards Chair- Plans and coordinates service unit adult recognition program. Tracks and maintains service unit record of adult recognitions. Coordinates submission and reporting of council and service unit level adult awards. Act as service unit liaison to Council adult awards committee. Training is available.
  
  
• Development Chair- Plans and coordinates the service units effort for promotion and participation in council adult financial giving opportunities. Provides direction, training and resources to leaders to support family giving. Act as service unit liaison to Council development committee. Training is available.
  
  
• Program Consultant- Provides direction, training and resources and support to area volunteers/ troops on selected specialty-- Age Level/ Badges/ Bronze-Silver-Gold Awards/ Science or Zink the Zebra kits/ STUDIO2B. Training is available.
  
  
• Product Sales Manager- Coordinates Fall and/or Spring service unit product sales programs for area troops/groups. Act as Service unit liaison to product sales department. Training is available.

Contact Kelle Boteilho for further information.

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Affirmative Action for Volunteers

There shall be no discrimination against an otherwise qualified adult volunteer by reason of disability or on the basis of age. Furthermore, there shall be no discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, sex, creed, national origin, or socioeconomic status. In addition, in order to secure full equality of opportunity in all operations and activities of the organization, affirmative action policies and procedures shall be utilized in the recruitment, selection, training, placement, and recognition of volunteers. Special emphasis shall be placed upon securing representation of racially diverse populations. Complete Affirmative Action program of Girl Scouts of Frontier Council is available upon request.

Criminal Background Checks

In order to ensure the safety and well-being of the girl and adult members of Girl Scouts of Frontier Council, all prospective volunteers are required to pass a criminal background check, including sex offender registries, prior to working or being placed in a volunteer position.

Frontier Council will maintain the complete confidentiality of all information obtained through criminal background checks, reference checks, and all information on application forms, including information regarding disqualification decisions.

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