Summary: The New Leader Mentor is knowledgeable in all of one
specific grade level. The New Leader Mentor will welcome and guide new
leaders in their assigned grade level during troop start up and will
remain a source of support.
Term of appointment: One year, renewable
Required Training: New Leader Learning Path, Volunteer Toolkit,
located in gsLearn
Supervision: This position reports to the Service Unit Manager
Girl Scout Values
- I will role model Girl Scoout values to other volunteers and
girls and abide by the Girl Scout Promise & Law.
- I will
maintain current knowledge of the Girl Scout National Program
Portfolio, Volunteer Essentials, Safety Activity Checkpoints, and
GSEP Volunteer Policies.
- I will be available in the
community to answer questions and connect with new volunteers in a
positive and uplifting manner.
- I will communcate in a
respectful, prompt, and effective manner to peers and girls and
maintain confidentiality where necessary.
- I will
demonstrate confidentiality, dependability, honesty and
credibility
I understand my responsibilities are:
- Welcome new leaders to the service unit. This may include:
- Arranging a greeter at service unit meetings/events
- Hosting a new leader meeting
- Mentoring new leaders
as they complete the required online training
- Encouraging them to attend relevant enrichment
trainings
- Hosting grade level breakout sessions at
service unit meetings
- Suggesting and sharing program
ideas/resources
- Promote the user of Volunteer Toolkit,
Leader's Guide to Success, Troop Leader Blueprint and other
resources found on the GSEP website
- Serve as a positive
role model by understanding and articulating girls' program
material including the Girls Guide to Girl Scouts, Journeys, and
the volunteer Toolkit
- Attend service unit/service unti
team meetings.
- Stay up to date on training, updates and
changes to Girl Scouts programming
Qualifications:
I understand and meet the qualifications and core competencies
listed below:
- I am able to provide a safe and welcoming learning
environment.
- I am able and willing to use email and the
Internet for communication with GSEP staff and volunteers.
- I have excellent communication skills, i.e. ability to express
ideas and facts clearly and accurately.
- I am comfortable
working independently, as well as with a team.
- I will
empower girls to lead activities, learn by doing, and cooperate with
others on current issues that involve their interests and needs
while having fun
- I will show personal integrity by
demonstrating dependability, honesty, and credibility
- I am
adaptable. I will adjust, modify my behavior, and remain flexible
and tolerant in response to changing situations and
environments
- I will foster diversity by understanding,
respecting, and embracing differences
Volunteer Agreement:
I agree to meet the qualifications and fulfill the duties,
expectations and requirements as outlined above.
I agree to opt-in to emails and text messages from GSEP and GSUSA.
I agree to 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 check on file (if over 18).
I have read the entire Service Unit New Leader Mentor Position
Description and Agreement thoroughly, and I agree that I can handle
the responsibilities, I am qualified and competent, and that I will
uphold the code of conduct and volunteer agreements for this position.
