Girl Scout Leader, Co-Leader, Assistant Leader

RESPONSIBLE TO:

Neighborhood Chairperson

PURPOSE:

To provide Girl Scout program to girls in keeping with the mission of Girl Scouting: to inspire girls with the highest ideals of character, conduct, patriotism, and service that they may become happy and resourceful citizens.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as a positive role model for girls.

• Review New Girl Scout Leader Packet and attend training.

• Register each girl and adult member of the troop with Girl Scouts of the U.S.A.

• Work in partnership with troop to plan and implement Girl Scout Program.

• Ensure that appropriate health and safety standards are followed.

• Attend Neighborhood Leaders Meetings and when unable to attend, send an adult substitute.

• Maintain troop records, including annual financial report.

TERM:

• One year, renewable.

TIME COMMITMENT:

• Flexible, depending on troop program.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Is a positive role model for children.

• Accepts the mission and principles of Girl Scouting.

• Registers as a member of Girl Scouts of the U.S.A.

• Is interested in working with people of varied backgrounds.

• Enjoys working with girls and adults.

• Has effective communication and organizational skills.

• Adult as defined by state statute. Cadette and Senior Girl Scouts may serve as Assistant Leaders.

BENEFITS:

• Skill development, training opportunities, friendship, networking, professional references.