Needs From: Girl Scouts North East Ohio

Join us on September 12 at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo for Girl Scout Day at the Zoo! Volunteers are needed to help with the craft station and photobooths in various locations around the zoo. Included is a $5 food voucher. PA and LIA volunteers welcome, but must be accompanied by an adult.

Inclement Weather Plan: Girl Scout Day at the Zoo will happen rain or shine, so come prepared. Photobooths are under tents and the craft station will be located in the Palava Hut.

Join us on September 12 at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo for Girl Scout Day at the Zoo! Volunteers are needed to help with the craft station and photobooths in various locations around the Zoo. Included is a $5 dollar food voucher. PA and VIT volunteers welcome, but must be accompanied by an adult.

Inclement Weather Plan: Girl Scout Day at the Zoo will happen rain or shine, so come prepared. Photobooths are under tents and the craft station is located in the Palava Hut.

Respond to this need to get notified about upcoming Mobile Climbing Wall Facilitator training opportunities! 

As a Mobile Climbing Wall Program Facilitator, you’ll provide instruction on climbing, as well as some teambuilding games, as girls climb on our 25FT Mobile Rockwall. 

Respond to this need to get notified about upcoming Archery Facilitator training opportunities! 

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. 

Respond to this need to get notified about upcoming Low Ropes Facilitator training opportunities! 

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.

Respond to this need to get notified about upcoming Canoe Facilitator training opportunities! 

As a Canoe Program Facilitator, you’ll lead fun canoeing programs for Girl Scouts 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.

Respond to this need to get notified about upcoming Archery Instructor for Adults training opportunities! 

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.

Respond to this need to get notified about upcoming Canoe Instructor for Adults training opportunities! 

Train the trainers in canoeing! 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.

Respond to this need to get notified about upcoming Adult Learning Trainer training opportunities! 

An Adult Learning Trainer help teach and support other volunteers. This helps volunteers feel ready and confident in their Girl Scout roles. You might lead classes in person or help them with what they learned online. Your job is to guide, cheer on, and inspire other volunteers as they grow in Girl Scouts.

Respond to this need to get notified about upcoming Astronomy Program Facilitator training opportunities! 

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.

Join us for a day of hands-on learning and fun! Help North-East Ohio students explore life skills, STEM, arts and crafts and more with hands-on, fun learning experiences! Students will range from grades K- 12. You may also lend a hand with event coordination tasks like check-in, organization, and clean-up.

No experience or training necessary. There will always be a DreamLab staff person or subject expert running the program, but the more helping hands, the better.  

Weekend program volunteer shifts run on Saturdays and Sundays between 9am and 4pm. Separate programs run in the morning and in the afternoon so if you are available half days that works as well - just let us know!

If you’re interested, simply respond to this volunteer opportunity! As school-year field trips are scheduled, we’ll reach out to check your availability.

Join us for a day of hands-on learning and fun! Help North-East Ohio students explore life skills, STEM, arts and crafts and more with hands-on, fun learning experiences! Students will range from grades K- 12. You may also lend a hand with event coordination tasks like check-in, organization, and clean-up.

No experience or training necessary. There will always be a DreamLab staff person or subject expert running the program, but the more helping hands, the better.  

Week night program volunteer shift is 5-8:30pm

If you’re interested, simply respond to this volunteer opportunity! As school-year field trips are scheduled, we’ll reach out to check your availability.

Be a Field Trip Volunteer!

Join us for a day of hands-on learning and fun! Help North-East Ohio students explore STEM with hands-on fun learning experiences!  Activities may include testing pond water, running 3D printers, programming robots, and more. Students will range from grades K- 12. You may also lend a hand with event coordination tasks like check-in, organization, and clean-up.

No experience or training necessary. There will always be a STEM Staff person running the program, but the more helping hands the better.  

If you’re interested, simply respond to this volunteer opportunity! As school-year field trips are scheduled, we’ll reach out to check your availability.

Field trip shifts:
Tuesdays and Thursdays
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM (during the school year)

Come spark curiosity and inspire young scientists!

Be a Field Trip Volunteer!

The STEM Center hosts programs for Girl Scouts, troops and service units on Saturdays year round.   STEM Programs cover a variety of topics including building a bird house, testing DNA, programming robots, 3D printing, art projects, and so much more.   Check out the event calendar or program guide to see what we've got going on!  No expertise or training necessary.  There will always be a STEM staff member present for STEM programs, but an extra set of hands is always nice! 

If you’re interested, simply respond to this volunteer opportunity! As school-year field trips are scheduled, we’ll reach out to check your availability.  

Girl Scout Weekend Program shifts:
Saturday
9:30am - 12:30pm

12:30pm - 3:30pm

Come spark curiosity and inspire young scientists!

Help out with Girl Scout Programs 

The STEM Center hosts programs for Girl Scouts and troops in the evenings during the week during the school year.  STEM Programs cover a variety of topics including building a bird house, testing DNA, programming robots, 3D printing, art projects, and so much more.   Check out the event calendar or program guide to see what we've got going on! 

No expertise or training necessary.  There will always be a STEM staff member present for STEM programs, but an extra set of hands is always nice! 

If you’re interested, simply respond to this volunteer opportunity! As school-year field trips are scheduled, we’ll reach out to check your availability.  Most of the programs at the STEM Center are on Wednesday nights from 6-8 and most of the programs at the DreamLab are on Thursday nights from 6-8.   

Weekday Evening Program shifts:
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM (during the school year)

Come spark curiosity and inspire young scientists!

Respond to this need to get notified about upcoming STEM Center training opportunities! 

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.

Respond to this need to get notified about upcoming Range Safety Officer training opportunities! 

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.

Submit your active troop and service unit hours, this includes (but is not limited to) time in troop meetings and attending events and activities. Please follow the steps below to submit your hours. 

1) Respond 'Yes' or Register to 'attend' this need

2) Click on your profile picture in the top right corner of your screen

3) Click Track Hours

4) Scroll to 'Hours Type'. Select 'Yes' then select this need from the drop down list. 

5) Under 'Hours Details' choose any date (if submitting weekly hours choose a date from within the week you are submitting, if submitting monthly hours choose a date from within the month you are submitting).

6) Enter your active volunteer hours

7) Click 'Submit Hours Entry'. This will submit the hours for approval. Approval check should be completed within 3-4 business days.

You may track multiple hours or hour entries under this need.