Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts New Leader/Volunteer Orientation

1. GSEMOrientation for New Troop and Group Volunteers

2. Learning Objectives Connect to the Girl Scout Program, Mission, Promise and Law Describe the importance of working in a Troop Volunteer Team Prepare for a Family and Friends Network meeting Follow troop management, finance and safety requirements

3. Welcome About me…. About you… Tonight… 35 min: introduction to Girl Scouting and GSEM 30 min: volunteer roles 55 min: troop management and safety

4. GSUSA and GSEM Overview

5. Prerequisite Training GSUSA Online Orientation Overview of Girl Scouts Overview of Girl Scout Leadership Experience FOUNDATION Girl Scout Mission Girl Scout Promise Girl Scout Law

6. Girl Scout Foundation Girl Scout Mission Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place. Girl Scout Promise On my honor, I will try: To serve God and my country, To help people at all times, And to live by the Girl Scout Law.

7. Girl Scout Foundation Girl Scout Law I will do my best to be Honest and fair, Friendly and helpful, Considerate and caring, Courageous and strong, and Responsible for what I say and do, and to Respect myself and others, Respect authority, Use resources wisely, Make the world a better place, and Be a sister to every Girl Scout

8. Girl Scout Foundation Quiet Sign Girl Scout Sign Girl Scout Handshake Friendship Circle

9. Girl Scout Leadership Experience Girls develop leadership skills Measured by 15 national outcomes Provides opportunities for girls K to 12 Leadership Essentials training Learn how to provide experiences that are girl-led Discover the interest of the girls in the troop You will guide them through a Girl Scout path

10. GSEM: All inclusive Pluralistic and Multicultural Organization GSUSA Serves over 3.3 million members Girls K through 12 All Adults Regardless of race abilities language religion sexual orientation gender educational and economic background

11. GSEM: All inclusive Pluralism – bringing together diverse people who maintain their differences within a group or organization “She has a learning disability” OR “She is learning disabled”

12. Membership Pathways Troop Special interest group Travel program Camp opportunities Leadership Essentials will go into further details New Members Membership Forms $12 Annual, National Membership Dues

13. Membership & Service Teams Membership Team See umbrella handout Service Team Service Unit Coordinator Service Unit Organizer Service Unit Registrar Service Unit Treasurer Service Unit Cookie Mgr

14. GSUSA National Girl focused organization One Year membership from Oct 1 thru Sept 30 $12 Annual membership fee to GSUSA Girl Scout activity insurance Program development Adult training Research Girl Scout Leader Magazine We are the LARGEST and BEST organization for girls

15. GSEM Membership Specialist support and guidance Ultimate Guide to Programs Also available on line Volunteer learning and training 3 Council Shops Materials and support for Fall Product and Cookie Sales Access and discounts to community attractions and events (Disney on Ice, Plymouth Plantation) Website www.hergirlscouts.org

16. Girl Scout Volunteer Role

17. Service Unit Level Organize troops Accept registrations Local resource/mentors Local Events (examples) My Guy and Me Dance Thinking Day YMCA Overnight Girls Day Out Town Wide Bridging

18. Troop Support Leadership Committee Members Parents Grandparents Neighbors Teachers Community Leaders

19. Characteristics of Leaders Girls Learn from Doing and Observing List characteristics of a Troop Volunteer

20. Troop Volunteer Responsiblities Planning meetings Managing troop finances Newsletter Snack Field Trip research/bookings Working with girls Attending meetings Attending SU mtgs Filling out paperwork Ensuring that girls are safe Buying supplies, badges Carpool Calls/Email reminders Childcare for siblings Teach a skill

21. Troop Volunteer Responsiblities Volunteer Position Description Complete Volunteer Agreement CORI requirements Active troop volunteers Family and Friend Network who have access to girls or their information Adults who drive to GS events or chaperone

22. Family and Friends Network Begin the troop year with a Family and Friends Network meeting Information Tool to build troop’s support team Family meeting handout Journey guides also have information Bring extra registration forms

23. S.H.A.R.E. Family Partnership Support Her Activities Resources, and Experiences Partnership between GSEM and Girl Scout families Give families the opportunity to participate Handouts detail the distribution of funds

24. Troop Management and Safety

25. Troop Size Standard Minimum: 5 girls + 2 adults Daisy (K,1): 10 girls Brownie (2,3): 15 girls Junior (4,5): 20 girls Cadette (6,7,8): 20 girls Senior (9,10): 20 girls Ambassador (11,12): 20 girls

26. Troop Safety Handout: Girl Scout Trips Handout: Troop/SU Activity Application To be completed every time you leave your meeting place, non-council money earning Form helps you review Adult:Girl Ratios Certification requirements Safety-wise Guidelines Handout: GSEM Emergency Card Handout: First Report of Incident

27. Troop Safety Safety-Wise One per troop Handout: Update Girl:Adult Ratios Leader training requirements Certified individuals Level one first aider Troop Camper for camping trips Handout: GSEM Child Abuse Policy Report to our Chief membership Services Officer

28. Troop Finances Money earning Meeting Dues Affordable for all (inclusive) Fall Product Sales Deadline was Oct 24 Cookie Sales January - March Additional money earning activities Only after participating in the cookie sale Page 29 of Safety wise

29. Troop Finances Money belongs to the troop Girls decide how and what to spend troop money on Get the girls involved in troop planning and finances Keep a record of all monetary transactions and all receipts Handout: Troop Bank Account Tips Lara Forde is our finance representative Handout: Certificate of Exemption

30. Troop Supplies Not much money? Create a troop wish list and sent out to your Friends and Family Network Crayons Scissors Tape, glue First aid kit supplies, etc.

31. First 3 Meetings Leadership Essentials Try to complete within 6 weeks Level Training Try to complete within 10 weeks Handout: “Beginnings”

32. Uniform Information Per GSUSA, uniform is when GS membership pin is worn In public: White shirts and khaki pants Families generally provide the following, but not required: Vest/sash, council id set, flag, troop numbers Dues Casual khaki pants and white shirts Handout: Girl Scout Catalog

33. THANK YOU!!