What did you do today? Girl Scout Troop Volunteers

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To provide troop activities based on the Girl Scout Leadership model through partnership with girls, families, and other adults

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Attend or send representation to monthly Service Unit leader meetings.
• Be a role model for other Girl Scouts, both girls and adults.
• Ensure that all girls and other active adults with the troop are registered.
• Respect the individual differences of all girls and adults.
• Meet with the troop on a regular and agreed upon basis.
• Help girls take responsibility of the planning and evaluation of troop activities by implementing girl/adult planning.
• Regularly communicate troop plans with parents to gain their support and cooperation.
• Know the Girl Scout program resources and activities available to girls and leaders.
• Seek and encourage participation of outside individuals who can enrich the Girl Scout program by sharing their skills or knowledge.
• Ensure that troop records are maintained.
• Maintain (or delegate) responsibility for the financial management of all troop funds in accordance with the Council's policies and procedures. Submit an annual financial report.
• Maintain troop treasury as troop money to be spent on activities, events, or items for the troop as a whole (agreed upon by the girls).
• Obtain proper approval for troop trips and money-raising projects.
• Obtained a sign troop Sponsorship Agreement, if applicable.
• Participate in a personal performance assessment annually.
• Be guided in all actions by the Girl Scout Mission, Promise, and Law
• Remain informed about and comply with the most current policies, procedures, and guidelines of GSNIM and GSUSA.

Opportunities Available throughout the Benton Harbor area.