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 To help, you can:
Remember that a Girl Scout Leader is a volunteer and welcomes parental support.
Participate in any parent/guardian meetings.
Return signed permission forms on time for your Girl Scout to participate in special activities.
Talk with the leader about activities your Girl Scout likes to do and what she might want to try.
In a private conversation, be sure to tell the leader about any medical conditions that will affect your Girl Scout's participation or any prescription medication she will need to take during Girl Scout meetings or field trips.
Take time to attend any special functions when girls invite parents/guardians.
Assist with program activity planning and follow-through when asked.
Follow Girl Scout safety and security guidelines and encourage your child to do so as well.
Make provisions for your Girl Scout to get to and from the meeting place in a safe and timely manner. Remember that the leader is a volunteer who appreciates your commitment to picking up your child on time at the end of every meeting! (And inform the leader of any changes in procedure.)
Make sure that your Girl Scout has the appropriate clothing, footwear, and equipment for activities, or inform the leader about any special needs so that arrangements can be made ahead of time. Help your child wear her uniform with pride in being part of the largest organization for girls and women in the world.
Say thank-you to the leader and other volunteers who help the troop. They give their time and commitment to the girls in your community. April 22 is Girl Scout Leader Appreciation Day. You might want to help the girls plan a special thank-you. But don't wait until then, thank your child's troop leader each time you see her.
Troop/Group Jobs
Beyond being a leader, co-leader, or assistant leader, you can do many other jobs - some of them are one-time activities, others last a weekend, or perhaps even a month or two. The bottom line is to give support to the leader, who is always there for girls. Here are a few ways you can help:
Awards person: This individual can help girls keep records of their accomplishments and also purchases proficiency and other awards for them prior to their Court of Awards ceremony.
Girl Scout Cookie Sale chair: She or he might be responsible for attending Girl Scout Cookie Sales training, helping girls set goals for their sales, tracking sales and collecting money, banking the money, and turning in final reports. It helps to have a garage or storage area.
Phone tree person: This individual can help the leader by setting up a phone tree so that the leader can notify parents of meetings or changes in plans or keep in touch when the troop is traveling. (Cadette and Senior Girl Scouts can do their own phone tree.)
Transportation coordinator: This adult might be the person who checks out public transportation, arranges for parents to drive, or purchases tickets. She might also help distribute permission slips for field trips.
Refreshment coordinator: This individual can make sure that girls have a snack at each meeting, either by rotating a cookie jar or using troop dues to purchase snacks. She might also keep track of special birthdays for the troop.
Program consultant: This person might share information about her/his job or a special skill with girls on a field trip or at the meeting. Whether building birdhouses, tuning an engine, looking at slides through a microscope, or learning an exercise routine, girls really appreciate someone with special expertise. Let the leader know what special skills you might bring to a meeting or special event.
Field trip adult: Join girls in going to a special event, helping the leader with supervision and possibly transportation. Having a knowledge of first aid is a plus!
Driver: This person is willing to transport girls and has a current driver's license, insurance, and a car that operates safely, meets Girl Scouts of the USA guidelines, and provides seat belts for girls. This person must feel comfortable in a car filled with songs and jokes. It helps to have travel games in the glove compartment.
Troop camp-trained adult: Take special training to help the troop or group qualify for special outdoor field trips and overnights. This person becomes the expert who helps the girls plan and execute the trip according to Girl Scout safety standards.
First-Aider: Take first-aid training sponsored by the Girl Scout council and help the troop by accompanying it on trips and camping overnights. First-aid training is great for family outings as well!
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