Become a Volunteer | Girl Scouts

Volunteer with Girl Scouts and help girls find what’s within.

Be part of the moments that spark confidence, courage, and joy—sign up and make a difference today!

Behind every girl who discovers her strength is a volunteer who shows up, cheers her on, and believes in her. You already have what it takes to inspire girls to explore, grow, and lead. Along the way, you’ll build your own confidence, strengthen your leadership skills, and connect with a supportive community that shares your passion.

Volunteer as a troop leader: Guide a group of Girl Scouts by creating a fun, safe space. We’ll help you get started with easy-to-use tools like the Girl Scout Experience Box and ready-made Troop Year Plans so you can focus on fun, growth, and connection.

Be a supportive adult volunteer: Help girls thrive by assisting with meetings, activities, or special events, no matter your schedule or experience.

Get involved on your terms. Choose a role that fits your time and interests—from leading a troop to lending a hand behind the scenes.

No previous experience is required to support girls as they build confidence, skills, and lifelong friendships through the Girl Scout experience. Your local Girl Scout Council can help get you started.

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Volunteer Background Screening

Parents, guardians and girls trust that Girl Scouts is a safe place for them, and Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida does not take that trust lightly. We are committed to maintaining policies and procedures that create a safe environment for girls to discover, connect and take action.

Criminal background checks are one of the strategies used to ensure that girls are safe with us. Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida’s policy is to conduct criminal background checks on all new volunteers, and to repeat them on all volunteers every three years.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do new volunteers get a background check?
A: The process begins when you register as an Adult Volunteer. Upon completion an email will be sent from [email protected]. You should see the email within 24-48 hours of completing your registration.

Q: I have been volunteering for years- why are you asking me to do this again?
A: Thank you for your continued service to Girl Scouting. We require volunteers to complete a background check every three years. Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida provides a safe environment for all girls through screening our adult volunteers. Troop Leaders should perform checks and balances throughout the year to ensure all adult volunteers have completed the background check process (background check expiration dates for troop volunteers are listed in the Troop tab of your MY GS community). Troop Leaders who do not follow this policy are endangering the girls and violating Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida insurance requirements. Action will be taken in these circumstances.

Q: How much does a background check cost?
A: $8 per volunteer every three years. The Council pays this fee, although volunteers do have the opportunity to pay some or all of this cost if they choose when completing the background check.

Q: How long does a background check take?
A: You’ll spend a few minutes completing an online form to get your check started. We often hear back from our background check agency within twenty-four hours, so that you can get started volunteering right away.

Q: Are you checking my credit? Will this impact my credit rating?
A: No. We do not check financial information or credit for any of our volunteer positions. We are only doing a criminal background check.

Q: May I provide a previous background check or one from another organization/school?
A: No. Background checks vary by agency, so our volunteers need to go through our process.

Q: Do I need to provide my Social Security Number?
A: Yes. Respecting our member’s personal information is very important to Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida. Our vendor, Verified Volunteers, provides a secure online process for submitting your information. Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida does not see or store your Social Security number and Verified Volunteers only stores the last four digits. We are confident that there is little to no risk to you in our online background check process.

Q: What could exclude me from volunteering with Girl Scouts?
A: Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida cannot work with an adult who has been convicted of, has pleaded guilty to, has received adjudication for, or has pleaded no contest to the following crimes:

Automatic Disqualification

Registered Sex Offender
Crimes against children
Felony offenses against persons
Felony offenses against a family member
Crimes defined as public indecency
Crimes involving the use of weapons
Any violent crime
Any felony drug-related offense
Any felony conviction within the five (5) year period preceding the background check
Any offense involving driving under the influence, driving while intoxicated or equivalent within the five (5) year period preceding the background check will be automatically disqualified but may be eligible for reversal upon appeal by prospective volunteer
Residing on the same premises as a registered sex offender (may only participate as a parent/guardian)

Possible Disqualification

For all other criminal offenses, or felony convictions older than the five-year period, Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida shall review the applicant’s situation on a case-by-case basis. The decision whether to allow service within Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida’s discretion, and factors to be considered include, but are not limited to:

The nature and severity of the criminal conduct
The position for which the person seeks to volunteer
The length of time since the criminal conduct occurred
The circumstances under which the crime was committed
The degree of rehabilitation
The likelihood that the person will commit the crime again
The number of crimes committed by the prospective volunteer

The Girl Scout membership year runs from October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2027. Annual membership dues are $65 for girl members and $30 for adult members. Additional local fees and discounts may apply. Financial aid may be available. Girl Scout memberships must be renewed annually.

Make a Difference That Lasts

Make an impact

Inspire girls to turn what they love into positive impact in their communities.

Discover adventure

Encourage girls to try new challenges and experiences that expand their world.

Grow together

Help girls connect with their friends, who cheer them on every step of the way.

Explore outdoors

Encourage girls to grow their courage through camping, hiking, and new outdoor experiences.

Volunteers—We Got You!

Troop Year Planners make mapping out your year easier and more fun than ever. Try them out now!

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Ways to Volunteer

Be the troop leader that supports her every week—the one that watches her smile get bigger as she grows more confident. Mentor a Girl Scout Cookie Professional during cookie season so she can earn enough to reach the goals she and her troop set. Or work with other adults to provide the kind of behind-the-scenes support that makes it possible for her to make amazing new memories at Girl Scouts.

Whether you can give a few hours, a few weeks, or a few months, volunteering with Girl Scouts is flexible and fun. Become a volunteer!

Troop Leaders

Mentor your Girl Scouts as they make new friends and develop connections,

Service Unit Volunteer

Mentor adult volunteers as they work with Girl Scouts to create memories they will never forget.

Troop Helpers

Assist with driving, planning, snacks, or other tasks needed to keep the troop running smoothly.

Camp Volunteers

Help Girl Scouts explore nature and find the fun outdoors, as well as improve camp properties.

Cookie Volunteers

Coordinate the cookie sale at the troop level. Set up cookie booths, manage inventory, and more.