GSEP's New Leader Launchpad Program for Membership Year 2027 is closed, check back later for details on next year's program.

Get hands-on training and mentorship during our yearlong new leader onboarding program that was designed around volunteer feedback. Our goal is to provide a high level of support that minimizes new troop leadership challenges.

$100 troop startup funds
Access to streamlined systems (save time!)
Support from a designated staff mentor
Specially designed start up toolkit
Three (3) in person *trainings
Swag bag filled with troop supplies

*Training attendance in September, November, and March is required.

A variety of dates and locations Council-wide will be available, including GSEP’s Camp Mountain House and Shelly Ridge and Valley Forge Service Centers. Please check back here regularly for dates, times, and locations.

If you're a new Troop Leader who is starting a Daisy or Brownie troop and would like to join, please email memberservices@gsep.org with the subject line "MY27 New Leader Launchpad."

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Sunday, September 13
- 1-4pm at Camp Mountain House
Saturday, September 19
- 9am-12pm at Crossing Community Church in Newtown, Bucks County (80 Lower Silver Lake Road - Newtown, PA 18940)
Saturday, September 19
- 9am-12pm at Valley Forge Service Center
Saturday, September 26
- 9am-12pm at Camp Shelly Ridge (Daisy's Place Activity Center)
Saturday, November 14
- 9am-12pm at Crossing Community Church in Newtown, Bucks County
Saturday, November 14
- 9am-12pm at Valley Forge Service Center
Sunday, November 15
- 1-4pm at Camp Mountain House
Sunday, November 15
- 1-4pm at Shelly Ridge Service Center

For Troop Leaders

Volunteers like you let their generosity, courage, and heart shine through in everything they do—and your Girl Scouts take notice. So do we. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for everything you bring to Girl Scouting.

The resources you’ll find here and on our GSEP Troop Leader Google Drive make it easy to keep your troop running smoothly so you can spend more time fueling your Girl Scouts’ imaginations, encouraging them to reach the goals they set for themselves, and making memories together.

Troop Leader Position Description

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Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania (GSEP)
Troop Leader/Co-Leader
Position Description

Summary: Troop Leaders/Co-Leaders partner with other volunteers to help plan and lead troop meetings and bring the Girl Scout program to life for the girls in their troop. Volunteers in this role will coordinate and facilitate troop meetings and events, while encouraging a Girl Scout-led environment.

Term of appointment: Renewable each membership year (October 1-September 30)

Required Training: 253 GSEP New Leader Training, located in gsLearn

Supervision: This position reports to the Service Unit Manager.

Girl Scout Values:

Model Girl Scout values to other volunteers and girls and abide by the Girl Scout Promise and Law.
Support GSEP’s primary Core Goal to ensure every girl in our 9-county footprint is aware of and has access to the full Girl Scouts Leadership Experience.
Communicate in a respectful, positive, prompt, and effective manner with all Girl Scout members.
Demonstrate confidentiality, dependability, honesty, and credibility.
Understand, respect, and embrace diversity.

I understand my responsibilities are to:

Work in a partnership with girls and adults so they can discover themselves, connect with others, and take action to make the world a better place through the Girl Scout Leadership Experience (GSLE).
Serve as a positive example for girls by modeling positive attributes such as reliability, respect for others, inclusiveness, and a positive attitude.
Organize fun, interactive, girl-led activities that address current issues involving girls’ interests and needs.
Provide guidance and information to the parents or guardians of girls on a regular, ongoing basis.
Manage the group funds according to GSUSA and GSEP’s policies and procedures.
Remain informed about and comply with the most current policies and procedures of GSUSA and GSEP.
Attend or send a representative to Service Unit meetings for ongoing support and information.
Ensure that my troop is inclusive and open to all girls up to the recommended minimum troop capacity (Daisy: 12 girls; Brownie, Junior, Cadette, Senior and Ambassador: 15 girls).
Promote and participate in the Fall and Spring Product Programs.

Qualifications:

Girl focus: Empower girls to lead activities, learn by doing, and cooperate with others on current issues that involve their interests and needs, while having fun
Personal integrity: Demonstrate dependability, honesty, and credibility
Adaptability: Adjust, modify own behavior, and remain flexible and tolerant in response to changing situations and environments
Communication: Express ideas and facts, clearly and accurately
Foster diversity: Understand, respect, and embrace differences

Code of Conduct:

GSEP expects and requires honesty and integrity in all volunteer interactions. Girl Scouts is an organization founded on trust and confidence and holds all volunteers to high standards in personal and professional conduct.

The Council’s Code of Conduct includes:

Complying with the letter and spirit of all applicable laws
Faithful adherence to policies, rules, and regulations
Dealing honestly, fairly, courteously, and respectfully with girls, staff, other volunteers, and the general public
Respecting the Council’s ownership of all property, equipment, supplies, records, and proprietary information
Preserving the confidentiality of all proprietary information, plans, decisions, member information, and any other information that is not designated for knowledge outside of the intended parties
Complying with all Council policies and procedures, including those set forth herein

Volunteer Agreement:

I meet the qualifications and fulfill the duties, expectations, and requirements as outlined above.

I am opted-in to emails and text messages from GSEP and GSUSA.

I will adhere to GSUSA guidelines involving the Girl Scouts brand, copyright and trademark laws.

I am an approved volunteer with a current Girl Scouts of the USA membership and GSEP background clearances on file.

I can handle the responsibilities, I am qualified and competent, and I will uphold the code of conduct and volunteer agreements for this position.

Ready to become a Troop Leader?

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MyGS Resources

Get the must-have tools, like gsLearn and the Volunteer Toolkit, to keep your troop going strong via MyGS —always accessible via the icon on the upper right corner of our website.

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The Volunteer Toolkit is a customizable planning tool where you can find suggested meeting plans for most badges, access activity guides and badge requirements, track your Girl Scouts’ achievements, and so much more. It’s the digital planning assistant that will help you power a fun-filled—and organized—Girl Scout year.

You’ll find the Volunteer Toolkit via the left menu bar of MyGS in My Account. It’s accessible on any desktop, tablet, or mobile device.

Need help getting started? Look for the Volunteer Toolkit User Guide on your council's Online Volunteer Resources page.

gsLearn

On gsLearn, find essential volunteer training and courses from your council, like how to lead activities the Girl Scout way, safety procedures, and advice for guiding Girl Scouts at every grade level.

You’ll find gsLearn via the left menu bar of MyGS in My Account. It’s accessible on any desktop, tablet, or mobile device, and it will be populated with any trainings you should view.

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