Welcome! We're thrilled to have adults like you who are willing to give their hearts, energy, and time to serve our girls. Check out the information below to learn about our volunteer training opportunities. If you have any questions about volunteer training, please email us . The Training and Support team is here to help!
We are thrilled to offer a quick start-up opportunity for new leaders! Come and engage with other new leaders, while taking all the required New Leader Trainings!
GSEP's New Leader Training is a three-step process that is required for all leaders and co-leaders, and must be completed within three months of your volunteer placement. All three steps are available online and are free!
This 45 minute online introduction to the Girl Scout program provides background information on Girl Scouts of the USA and talks about the program goals. It is only offered online. You can take this training here.
This 50 minute online workshop introduces new volunteers to their roles and responsibilities as troop leaders. The goal of this training is to familiarize new leaders with the Volunteer Essentials (VE) manual, which is our comprehensive volunteer guide, published on our Volunteer Resources page.
Note: This training is a series of three videos and a short quiz. You must take and submit the quiz to receive credit for the training. After completing Step 1 please register for Step 2 through the Program/Event Registration portal (see the Quick Guide above if need instructions).
This 30 minute online workshop will build on core leadership knowledge you gained in the first two steps of New Leader Training. Step 3 will introduce you to age specific factors that directly affect your girls and your group and dive into the Journeys and the Girl's Guide to Girl Scouting.
Note: This training is a video and a short quiz. You must take and submit the quiz to receive credit for the training. After completing Step 2 please register for Step 3 through the Program/Event Registration portal (see the Quick Guide above if you need instructions).
The Volunteer Toolkit is a troop management tool that allows leaders to access badge and Journey requirements, create year plans, and manage troop communications. This resource can save you lots of time and effort! Learn where to find the VTK, and see an overview of the VTK functions, followed by a demo on how you can use it.
This 2-hour in-person course is required to take girls on an overnight trip where they will stay indoors at a modern facility (i.e. hotels, resorts, or museums).
Indoor Overnight Skills is a pre-requisite for Basic Outdoor Skills.
Due to both seasonal weather conditions and summer camp occupancy at our properties, this course is typically scheduled in April, May, September, and October. Basic Outdoor Skills is a 20-hour, hands-on overnight course. Certification is valid for 5 years.
Recertification is available for volunteers who have completed Basic Outdoor Skills in the last five years and attended Indoor Overnight Skills. Click here to take the recertification test. You will be prompted to create a Smarter Select account if you don't have one already.
Exemption is for volunteers who have extensive camping experience in the last five years. You must have completed Indoor Overnight Skills to qualify. Please submit the Basic Outdoor Skills Experience Qualifications to the Training department via email. Once approved for exemption, volunteers will be asked to complete the Recertification test.
First Aid and CPR training is required of the adult acting as the primary first-aider for a Girl Scout troop or troop activities when specified in the Safety Activity Checkpoints.
Courses are scheduled periodically throughout the year on Saturdays as a full-day session as well as two-part 4-hour evening sessions. Certification is valid for 2 years.
First Aid/CPR courses are often offered through local community providers. Prior to enrolling, be sure to verify which providers and courses are acceptable. A list of GSUSA Approved First Aid/CPR Providers can be found here.
The following healthcare providers may also serve as First-Aiders without taking accitional training: physician, physician's assistant, nurse practitioner, registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, paramedic, military medic, and emergency medical technician.
Note: We do not accept online certification courses, because these trainings do not provide a hands-on skills application component.
Email a copy of certification cards/certificates to the GSEP training department.
As a Girl Scout Leader/Co-Leader or Service Unit team member, you'll introduce girls and fellow leaders to new experiences that show them they are capable of more than they ever imagined.
Now, you can prepare yourself to be a more successful volunteer!
The Service Unit Manager role is vital to the success and support of service areas throughout our council. To best equip our SUMs, we've devloped a non-sequential series of trainings, offering relevant seasonal content when it matters most.
None currently scheduled. Contact memberservices@gsep.org if you are interested.
There is no Council Courses Schedule at this time. Please check back in the future.
Volunteer Toolkit Video Tutorial - The Volunteer Toolkit is a troop management tool that allows leaders to access badge and Journey requirements, create year plans, and manage troop communications. This resource can save you lots of time and effort! Learn where to find the VTK, and see an overview of the VTK functions, followed by a demo on how you can use it.
Are you an expert in your field and feel you could teach a valuable course to Girl Scout volunteers? If so, we want to hear from you! Email memberservices@gsep.org.