Find ways to participate that suit your schedule.

Be the troop leader that supports her every week—the one that watches her smile get bigger as she grows more confident. Mentor a Girl Scout Cookie professional during cookie season so she can earn enough to reach the goals she and her troop set. Or work with other adults to provide the kind of behind-the-scenes support that makes it possible for her to make amazing new memories at Girl Scouts.

Whether you can give a few hours, a few weeks, or a few months, volunteering with Girl Scouts is flexible and fun.

Explore the volunteer roles available to you.

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Be a role model for girls and help them discover their own potential! Work together with other trained adult volunteers to plan troop meetings and activities that bring the Girl Scout Leadership Experience to life while girls discover and try new things, connect with their peers and take action in their community.

Ready, set, change lives! Here are the 5 steps to becoming a troop leader:

Sign-up as a troop leader
- Head over to our Become a Volunteer page and follow the steps to register as a Girl Scout member and troop leader.
- Already a Girl Scout member? Log into MyGS and “Add a Role”.
- Need help? Contact us with any questions!
Complete your background check
- Help ensure the safety of our girls by completing your background check after you sign-up as a leader.
Start your troop leader training
- Complete the first part of the leader training: Troop Volunteers, Part 1: The Adventure Begins!
- Start exploring the GSME Resources for volunteers.
Meet your support network
- Complete a Welcome Zoom where we will review troop leader basics, introduce you to your support network, and discuss your personalized next steps.
Embark on your Girl Scout adventure
- Meet with your co-leaders and your troop.
- Check out more Opportunities with Learning.
- And have fun!

Troop leaders...

Teach girls they can do and be anything
Encourage girls to build their skills and ethics
Mentor girls as they grow as decision-makers

Benefits of being a Girl Scout leader

Grow as a leader:
- Develop new skills and talents.
- Enhance your resume!
Become part of the Girl Scout network:
- Find friendships that stand the test of time.
Engage with your community to make the world a better place.
Enjoy new adventures and create memories that last.

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Thank you for your interest in making a difference in the lives of girls! We appreciate you choosing to share your time and talents with the Girl Scout community. Below you will find information on our current troop volunteer opportunities. No matter how you choose to volunteer, your contribution is valuable and integral to creating the Girl Scout Leadership Experience.

TROOP LEADER

Be a role model for girls and help them discover their own potential!
Work together with other trained adult volunteers to plan troop meetings and activities that bring the Girl Scout Leadership Experience to life.

PARENT HELPER

Assist the troop leaders with planning activities, meetings, and coordinating outings.
Use your special talents to inspire the girls!

FALL PRODUCT PROGRAM VOLUNTEER

Work with your troop’s leadership team to coordinate the council-sponsored Fall Product Program for your troop. Learn more about the Fall Product Program here.
Important skills for this role include: money management, goal setting, decision making, people skills, and ethics.

COOKIE PROGRAM VOLUNTEER

Work with your troop’s leadership team to coordinate the council-sponsored Girl Scout Cookie Program for your troop. Learn more about the cookie program here.
Important skills for this role include: money management, goal setting, decision making, people skills, and ethics.

DRIVER/CHAPERONE

Help your troop’s leadership team with transporting girls on outings and trips.
Must be 21+ with a good driving record, valid license, and registered/insured vehicle.

Girl Scout volunteers...

Transform lives.
Are change-makers who make it all possible.
Form lifelong friendships and create lasting memories.
Strengthen communities while growing as individuals.

Please note that all troop volunteers must be currently registered and approved members.

Need to register? Head over to our Become a Volunteer page and follow the steps to register as a Girl Scout member and volunteer.
Already a Girl Scout member? Log into MyGS and “Add a Role”.
Need help? Contact us with any questions!

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Want to be involved in your girl’s troop but not sure how? As a parent helper you can assist with planning activities and meetings, coordinate outings and use your special talents to inspire the girls.

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Would you like to experience Girl Scout adventures with your girl? Help with transporting girls on outings and trips. *Must be a registered and approved Girl Scout adult member.

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A program volunteer works with Girl Scouts to deliver programming to girls of various levels. The program volunteer is willing to share knowledge and/or time supporting Girl Scout program offerings such as virtual or in-person events, workshops, or series. You must be at least 18 years of age, be an adult member of Girl Scouts and complete a criminal background check.

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What is a service unit? A service unit encompasses a specific geographic area and is generally made up of a collection of towns. There are currently 37 service units within Girl Scouts of Maine. Each is identified with a name and a number, such as “SU665 Chickadee”. Resources are pooled and shared within each service unit to best serve the local girls and volunteers. These resources include things such as finances (every service unit has a budget), knowledge, experience, special skills, etc.

Find your service unit by: town name | map

What is a service team? Each service unit is managed by a service team, which is made up of volunteers and a GSME staff member (volunteer support specialist). Service team volunteers are often also troop leaders, or have been in the past, however that is not a requirement. The purpose of the service team is to encourage, support, and organize local Girl Scouts (troops, groups, and individually registered members—a.k.a. “Juliettes”). Some of the duties of service team members include: mentoring new troop leaders, planning events and activities, and holding regular leader meetings. No matter what the service team is working on, the goal is to ensure every girl has an opportunity for a high quality Girl Scout Leadership Experience (GSLE).

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Experienced service team members with an array of skills may enjoy the challenge of managing the multiple aspects of Girl Scouting in their area. Serving as the liaison between the GSME staff and local volunteers, the SUM guides the team to achieve its goals in line with statewide priorities and fosters a fun, effective partnership.

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The Treasurer is responsible for collecting and depositing funds, maintaining the unit budget for the area and communicating with the team about income and expenses. She/he assists troop leaders with setting up a sound financial accounting system.

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Do you enjoy planning events for family and friends? The Program Coordinator works well with others to ensure events that educate and inspire girls of all levels are held locally.

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Using your experience as a troop leader, provide support to other volunteers. Help new and seasoned leaders alike understand how to employ the Girl Scout Leadership Experience ensuring their troop programming is girl-led with hands on activities that allow for cooperative learning. Share tips, tools and best practices while recognizing those of others to create a nurturing volunteer community.

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Spread the joy of Girl Scouting by visiting schools and community events. As the face of Girl Scouts in your community you will seek out new opportunities to recruit girls and adults as well as continue successful strategies to engage new volunteer leadership.

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Would you like to help troops earn needed funds for the new membership year? The Fall Product Program helps troops earn funds as girls learn people skills, money management and goal setting skills. The fall supervisor helps distribute information, promotes the program and coordinates the fall sale for the area.

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What’s your favorite cookie? Train and inform the girls and troops in your area and coordinate the delivery of cookies during the best time of year—cookie season! The cookie supervisor is available to leaders to answer questions and provide insight into how best to make cookies an enriching financial literacy program for girls.

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Managing the inventory of the local cookie cupboard means being accessible and communicating with the troops and families in the area. Being available to provide stock for booth sales will maximize the opportunities for troops and girls to earn money and have a successful sale!

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Are you a life-long learner who likes to share what you learn with others? Present enrichment workshops and new leader training in your area for adults and older girls.

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As the Juliette navigator you will act as a liaison between the service team and local Juliettes and Juliette mentors. You will help to facilitate communication between the program coordinator and the Juliette so that the Juliette is aware of local programming. You will also help the Juliette participate in the fall product and cookie programs in partnership with your fall product and cookie program supervisor.

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In collaboration with the service team, you will build the service unit’s adult recognitions strategy during the Plan for Success. This can include creatively recognizing volunteers at leader meetings, planning ceremonies, and working with other volunteers to nominate troop volunteers and team members for awards. GSME has resources available to help you track important information such as: years of service, years as a Girl Scout, board approved awards, and more.

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Opportunities for companies and groups to volunteer with Girl Scouts of Maine vary and can be customized to meet your organization’s schedule and objectives. Supporting Girl Scouts through volunteerism is a rewarding experience for all. Reach out to us for more information.

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