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Girl Scout Daisy Troop Leader- Huntingdon County

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ORGANIZATION: Girl Scouts in the Heart of PA

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Volunteer Position Descriptions:

Troop Leader

Summary:The troop leader s primary responsibility is managing girl-led activities that address all four pillars (STEM, Outdoors, Life Skills, and Entrepreneurship) of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience. The position requires that this individual provide direct service to the girls and help them build strong leadership skills. The troop leader will also lead the girls in the five outcomes of Girl Scouts. These include goal setting, decision making, money management, people skills, and business ethics.

Responsibilites:

  • Role model Girl Scout behaviors consistent with the Girl Scout Promise and Law.
  • Manage all paperwork and communications until the girls are of appropriate age to do so for themselves
  • Encourage girl involvement to choose badge work, highest awards, community service & take action projects, troop activities and money management
  • Participate in all required training offered by GSHPA to stay aware of updates in policies & procedures, troop banking requirements, and programming opportunitiesfor the girls, staying current in all aspects of Council required training's, communications, and processes
  • Provide updates to GSHPA staff liaison as requested, such as forms that are needed for activities and troop participation
  • Participate in activities within the community periodically to further strengthen the Girl Scout Mission, by recruiting new Girls and Adult Volunteers
  • Maintain regularly scheduled meetings and troop activities chosen by the girls
  • Help develop healthy conflict resolution within the troop and resolve all conflicts or difficulties in a healthy way
  • Participate in all required training's offered by GSHPA to stay aware of updates in policies & procedures, troop banking requirements and programming opportunities for the girls
  • Use GSUSA online software to be able to register volunteers and girls yearly, track progress in product program and to register for events
  • Share GSHPA communications with parents and fellow volunteers
  • Co-Manage troop bank account and budget troop finances

Position Commitments:

  • Maintain a current GSHPA membership
  • Complete all required background checks every five years
  • Comply with GSHPA policies, Standards and Guidelines, Safety Activities Checkpoints, Volunteer Essentials, and GSUSA Policies

Required Training:

  • New Leader Orientation 1
  • New Leader Orientation 2
  • Money Management
  • CPR
  • First Aid

This position will be supported by: Service Unit Lead for your area, GSHPA Staff Liaison , Troop Banking Specialist, and Troop Activity Chaperone.

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About Girl Scouts in the Heart of PA

Location:

4640 Trindle Rd, Camp Hill, PA 17011, US

Mission Statement

"Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place."

Description

Founded in 1912, Girl Scouts of the USA is the preeminent organization for girls with a current membership of 3.6 million girls and adults. Volunteers use their expertise, skills, interests, and life experience to shape fun and enriching leadership experiences for girls, and inspire them to reach their personal best. Volunteers help council staff facilitate the New Girl Scout Leadership Experience to girls through exciting program opportunities: leadership/self-esteem, financial literacy, travel, health/wellness, science, technology, engineering, and math. Volunteers choose from several flexible Pathways (the ways that girls and adults join Girl Scouting) that fit their lifestyles, including short-term or long-term service working either directly or indirectly with girls, and they can participate regionally, nationally, and internationally.

CAUSE AREAS

Children & Youth
Education & Literacy
Women
Children & Youth, Education & Literacy, Women

WHEN

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WHERE

Multiple LocationsHuntingdon, PA 16652

(40.48479,-78.01028)
 

SKILLS

  • Crisis Intervention
  • Data Entry
  • Problem Solving
  • Relationship Building
  • Outdoor Recreation
  • STEM

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+
  • Public Groups

REQUIREMENTS

  • Driver's License Needed
  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • Over 8 hours monthly

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