For Volunteers

A year-long program empowering girls in grades 6-12 to lead the change they want to see in their neighborhoods.

Girls have boundless potential to drive positive change in their communities.

Let’s provide them with the opportunity, support, safety, skills, and adult guidance they need to turn their visions into reality.

Calling All Girl Bosses was developed by Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania (GSEP) as a blueprint to give girls in grades 6-12 the skills they need to identify a community problem and Take Action to find a solution. Driven by passion, determination, and a desire to make the world a better place, girls will discover their agency to make real sustainable changes in their neighborhoods while working towards the highest awards in Girl Scouting.

We are seeking volunteers!

For the 2026-2027 school year.

With the support of GSEP staff and local Girl Scouts volunteers, Calling All Girl Bosses volunteers will organize and facilitate 11 three-hour workshops for girls held at safe locations in the community. Each workshop is an opportunity for girls to build relationships and gain leadership experience while practicing important skills like project management, problem solving, and effective communication.

Volunteering for Calling All Girl Bosses is a big commitment with a big payoff. As a volunteer, you’ll be providing girls with the support they need to elevate themselves and our city.

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Volunteer Type	Volunteer Responsibilities
Take Action Leader At least one volunteer for each group of ten girls	As a Take Action Leader, you’ll serve as a workshop facilitator, guide, and highest award coach for a small group of girls as they explore issues, develop their Take Action projects, and earn the Girl Scouts Gold or Silver Award – the highest awards in Girl Scouting. Take Action Leaders help participants navigate program requirements and will connect girls to mentors, local leaders, and subject matter experts who can aid them on their journey. Take Action Leaders will also communicate with girls between workshops to ensure that they are meeting the necessary benchmarks to complete their Take Action projects and earn the highest awards.
Lead Volunteer One per site	As a Lead Volunteer, you’ll serve as the official point-person for each site. Lead Volunteers are responsible for coordinating with the site owner, communicating with GSEP staff, managing Core Volunteers, making sure that programming runs on time, welcoming girls and volunteers, and ensuring that girls have transportation to and from the site. Lead volunteers will not be responsible for facilitating sessions or overseeing a small group of girls.
Highest Awards Coach	The Highest Award Coach plays a pivotal role in guiding and supporting Girl Scouts as they work toward earning their highest awards (Bronze, Silver, or Gold). This volunteer position provides mentorship, expertise, and encouragement to help girls successfully plan, execute, and reflect on their Take Action Projects.

Benefits

Volunteering for Calling All Girl Bosses is an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of girls while also making a huge impact in the community!

Volunteers will receive:

Girl Scouts membership, training, and onboarding
Live coaching and Q&A before each workshop
Calling All Girl Bosses t-shirt
Opportunities to network with community leaders and other volunteers
Invitations to participate in GSEP adult programs and trainings
Honorarium

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Between September 2026-May 2027, volunteers will spend approximately 10-15 hours per month (varies by roles):

Organizing and facilitating in-person workshops with girls (held 1-2 Saturdays per month for three hours)
Participating in peer-led virtual pre-workshop training sessions (2-4 hours per month)
Providing support via email, phone, or text between workshops to help girls stay on track to complete their Take Action projects and earn the highest awards.

Volunteers will also be invited to participate in optional meetups over the summer.

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Volunteers are also needed for the following roles:

Guest Speakers/Experts will join workshops to share their personal journeys, speak on topics of community importance, and offer subject matter expertise to girls as they develop and implement their Take Action projects and earn the highest awards.

Mentors will be assigned to one or more girl participants and will have regular communication to offer guidance and to assist in project planning. For more information about becoming a Calling All Girl Bosses mentor, expert, or guest speaker, please email girlbosses@gsep.org.

Thinking about volunteering? We’d love to have you!

Just email us at girlbosses@gsep.org and we’ll set up a time to chat that works for you.

Help us inspire the next generation of leaders. You’ll be glad you did!

Girl Bosses with volunteer in the center