Volunteer Information Page
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Event Volunteers & Committees
Community Engagement Committee Member - To ignite meaningful, lasting connections that amplify the mission of Girl Scouts of North East Ohio (GSNEO), empowering every girl to lead, thrive, and create positive change in her community. Through bold outreach, authentic partnerships, and inclusive engagement, we aim to build a future where Girl Scouting is accessible, visible, and valued in every corner of our region.
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Event Volunteer - As an Event Volunteer, you can jump in to help with exciting programs, fun events, or fundraising activities. You might share your talents and skills with girls, or work behind the scenes with other adults to make sure events run smoothly. The best part? Volunteer opportunities are flexible, fun, and meaningful. Every time you help, you’ll make an impact!
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Gold Award Committee - As a Gold Award Committee Member, you’ll help Girl Scout Seniors (grades 9–10) and Ambassadors (grades 11–12) work toward the Girl Scout Gold Award—the highest award a Girl Scout can earn! You’ll review their project ideas and final reports, then meet with them (usually once a month) to talk through their goals and give feedback. Sometimes you’ll help them brainstorm, solve problems, or give encouragement. Your goal is to help every girl succeed and feel supported!
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Gold Award Mentor - As a Gold Award Mentor, you’ll support Girl Scout Seniors (grades 9–10) and Ambassadors (grades 11–12) as they work on the Girl Scout Gold Award—the highest award in Girl Scouting! Once a girl’s project is approved, you’ll be matched with her to provide support, answer questions, and help her stay on track. You’ll check in regularly and even see her project in action at least once. Your role is to encourage, guide, and cheer her on all the way to the finish line!
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History & Archive Committee - As a History & Archive Committee Volunteer, you’ll help collect, organize, and share the rich history of Girl Scouts in our area. You might help run fun programs for girls, manage historical items, or set up cool displays at service centers, camps, or events across our 18-county council.
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STEM Advisory Committee Member - As a STEM Advisory Committee Member, you’ll help bring awesome STEM programs to Girl Scouts across our 18 counties. You’ll spark curiosity, connect with local businesses, and find new ways to support girls in STEM.
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Volunteer Recognition Committee - As a Volunteer Recognition Committee Member, you'll help honor Girl Scout volunteers who go above and beyond. You’ll review award nominations, help with planning and execution of the recognition event, and make sure volunteers feel appreciated for all they do.
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Administrative & Property Volunteers
Green Team - The Green Team is a group of helpers who jump in to tackle fun and useful projects all year long! Every time you sign up, you might get to do something new—like putting together camp kits, organizing patches, helping with event prep, or pitching in on special office projects. It’s a flexible way to volunteer, and you choose projects that fit your schedule and skills.
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Property Volunteer - As a Property Volunteer, you’ll help take care of our beautiful Girl Scout camps and buildings. You might help with painting, cleaning, spreading mulch or gravel, building small projects, clearing trails, and more. Your hard work helps create a safe and fun space for Girl Scouts to learn and grow!
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Outdoor & Girl Program Volunteers
Program Facilitators who teach skills to Girl Scouts
Archery Facilitator - As an Archery Program Facilitator (Level I), you’ll teach basic archery skills to Girl Scouts during special “Hit the Target” programs. You’ll help girls learn how to shoot safely, cheer them on, and make sure everyone has fun at camp! You’ll be certified by USA Archery and work with girls who may be trying archery for the very first time.
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Astronomy Facilitator - As an Astronomy Program Facilitator, you’ll lead fun and hands-on space programs for Girl Scouts! You’ll help girls of all ages learn about the night sky and earn their Space Badges. You will use telescopes, binoculars, and our observatories at Sugarbush and Timberlane.
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Badge Boss / Resource Partner Professional - As a Badge Boss, you’ll design a fun activity, project, or workshop that connects to your area of expertise. You’ll give Girl Scouts a chance to learn new skills, explore new ideas, and maybe even discover a future career path!
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Business of Babysitting - As a Business of Babysitting Program Facilitator, you’ll lead a 2-day program that teaches Girl Scout Cadettes (grades 6–8) how to babysit safely and responsibly. You’ll help them learn how to care for children, earn parts of their Babysitting and First Aid badges, and become certified in First Aid, CPR, and AED through the American Red Cross. You’ll use approved materials from GSNEO and the Red Cross to make sure the experience is safe, fun, and helpful!
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Camp Coach - As a Camp Coach you'll make sure girls and leaders have a safe and fun time at camp. Camp Coaches help with check-in, check-out, safety, and support. Camp Coaches are positive role models and ready to jump in when needed.
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Canoe Facilitator - As a Canoe Program Facilitator, you’ll lead fun canoeing programs for girls in 4th grade and up at our camp properties. You’ll teach basic paddling skills, keep everyone safe, and help girls work together as a team on calm, flat water.
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Low Ropes Facilitator - As a Low Ropes Program Facilitator, you’ll lead fun, hands-on team challenges on our low ropes courses at Girl Scout camps. Girls work together to climb, balance, and solve problems using ropes, cables, and wooden beams—while you help guide them safely and encourage teamwork and communication.
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Program Aide Trainer: Outdoor Pathway - As a Program Aide Trainer: Outdoor Pathway, you’ll ignite leadership in Girl Scout Cadettes (grades 6–8) by guiding them through a hands-on, outdoor-focused training experience. Using GSNEO’s curriculum, you’ll help girls gain practical skills in camping, outdoor cooking, and team leadership while completing steps toward their Program Aide Award. Over the course of a fun, two-day overnight training, you’ll foster confidence, teamwork, and a love for the outdoors—preparing Cadettes to take on meaningful roles mentoring younger Girl Scouts.
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Range Safety Officer - As a Range Safety Officer (RSO), you’ll make sure everything runs safely during air rifle shooting programs for Girl Scouts. You’ll work alongside the instructor to set up the range, lead safety briefings, and supervise girls while they practice shooting. This role is certified by the NRA and helps girls build focus, confidence, and respect for safety.
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STEM Helping Hand - Be a Helping Hand and support girls and students in hands-on STEM fun! Assist with counsel-led Girl Scout programs or field trips featuring activities like 3D printing, robotics, telescopes, woodworking, water testing, dissections, and more. An extra adult or two makes all the difference in creating inspiring STEM experiences! No Experience needed, just general comfort working with kids and no fear of new things!
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Volunteer In Training Trainer - As a Volunteer in Training (VIT) Trainer, you’ll spark leadership in high school Girl Scouts (grades 10–12) by guiding them through a dynamic, girl-led training experience. Using GSNEO’s curriculum, you’ll help teens discover their own leadership style, practice real-world skills like teamwork and conflict resolution, and prepare to step into meaningful volunteer roles with younger girls. This one-day training is all about building confidence, connection, and purpose—while having fun and inspiring the next generation of leaders.
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Volunteer Trainers
Adult Instructors who train and instruct adult volunteers
Adult Learning Trainer - Adult Learning Trainers teach volunteers essential skills such as outdoor skills, conflict resolution, and new leader onboarding. By sharing your knowledge, you’ll empower others to lead with confidence and create safe, fun, and memorable experiences for girls. The opportunities to teach and inspire are endless!
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Archery Instructor - Train the trainers in archery! Archery Instructors hold a Level II Certification with USA Archery, qualifying them to teach and certify other adults. We train and certify instructors through USA Archery.
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Canoe Instructor - Canoe Instructors hold a Level II Certification, qualifying them to teach and certify other adult facilitators. Through this training, facilitators gain the skills to lead canoeing activities that teach girls discipline, control, teamwork, and outdoor awareness.
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First Aid Instructor - First Aid Instructors teach basic First Aid, CPR, and AED skills using the American Red Cross curriculum. You’ll help volunteers learn how to care for others and respond in emergency situations. This is an important role that keeps our Girl Scouts safe and prepared!
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Troop and Service Unit Volunteers
Girl Scout Troop Volunteer - Girl Scout troops run more smoothly when everyone lends a hand. You can lead a troop, help plan badge and journey work and other activities, drive and volunteer on field trips, manage the finances, coordinate the product sales, keep the paperwork in order, or lend a hand at troop meetings.
Service Unit Volunteer - The service team is a group of committed, focused, and passionate volunteers who fulfill their roles to the best of their abilities. Service unit teams oversee and manage troops within a set geographic area, typically by school districts.
Product Program Volunteers
Troop Product Program Manager Volunteer - Troop Product Program Volunteers assist with their Girl Scout troop by helping scouts gain business skills essential for success, both now and later, including goal setting, decision making, money management, people skills, and business ethics. They also coordinate the troop’s sales materials, order placement, product inventory, and scout rewards for the product program(s).
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Governance Volunteers
A National Delegate serves as a voting member of the National Council, representing GSNEO in National Council sessions. A National Delegate also serves as a voting member for the GSNEO General Assembly.
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