How Do You Become A Girl Scout Troop Leader?
Thousands of girls around the world become Girl Scouts each year, but there are far more girls who would benefit from scouting than there are troops to take them. This is because, like many organizations, there is often a shortage of volunteers. If you have a daughter who is interested in scouting, it can be a huge benefit to you and to her if you get involved as a Girl Scout leader. Step 1 Be sure you meet all the requirements. The Girl Scouts require that you be 18 to be a troop leader, although older teens are welcome to participate as volunteers in non-leadership roles. Although many people don’t realize this, you don’t have to be female to lead a Girl Scout troop; both men and women are welcome. However, if you are male, you’ll be required to have a female co-leader present in your troop. Step 2 Contact your local Girl Scout council. The Girl Scouts of America is a group that is divided into many smaller councils, sometimes several within each state. Use the Council Finder on the
