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Volunteer Training

Welcome!

Relevant, accessible trainings and resources are the key to success as a Girl Scout volunteer, and USAGSO is here to help equip you with everything you need to ensure a positive Girl Scout experience for every girl, everywhere.

Below, you will find USAGSO’s content roadmap for all of our volunteers. Unless otherwise noted, all trainings are housed in gsLearn, accessed through your myGS account.

* Please complete the trainings required for your volunteer position(s) within 60 days of appointment.

gsLearn Content Roadmap for Volunteers


Required for Episodic Volunteers:

  • 700 Child Protection Training

 

 

Required for Troop Leaders:

  • 700 Troop Leader Onboarding
  • 700 Child Protection Training

 

Required for Overseas Committee Management Team (OCMT) Members: 

  • 700 OCMT Onboarding & OCMT Planning Packet
  • 700 Child Protection Training
  • Position Trainings
    • 700 OCC Training
    • 700 Secretary Training
    • 700 Registrar Training
    • 700 Treasurer Training
    • 700 Cookie Manager Training
    • 700 Recruiter Training
    • 700 Data Privacy Training

 

Required for Specific Outdoor Activities with Girls:

  • Outdoor Training*
     * Please note that you must take the knowledge check in gsLearn to officially complete your Outdoor Training Certificate. 

 

Optional Enrichment Opportunities:

  • GSUSA Behavior Management for Girl Scouts
  • Navigating Conflict with Confidence
  • Adult Awards
  • Transition Planning
  • And more!

 

On-Demand, OVP-Delivered Trainings

Trainings are also available in-person, delivered by an Overseas Volunteer Partner. Please visit our Overseas Volunteer Partners page for more information on that amazing team of volunteers and to request in-person trainings.

  • Outdoor Training
  • Troop Leader Training
  • OCMT Training
  • Program Aide, Volunteer-in-Training and Counselor-in-Training
  • And more!
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