Required Training

Being a Girl Scout volunteer is a rewarding adventure, and we’re here to make sure you’re prepared for every milestone. From safety essentials to "pro-tips" for seasoned leaders, our training is built to support you:

Build Skills: Master everything from troop finance to camping.
Gain Confidence: Lead your Girl Scouts with the peace of mind that you're prepared.
Save Time: Learn the best shortcuts and resources for a smooth Girl Scout year.

Explore our training opportunities below and take the next step in your leadership journey!

PLEASE NOTE: You must have a Girl Scout adult membership to access the direct links to asynchronous courses on this page. If you would like to volunteer for Girl Scouts and don’t have a membership yet, please check out our Get Involved page!

Troop Leaders

For every Girl Scout program level, leaders are required to complete the appropriate Learning Path, annual Money Management Training, and a one-time DEIA training. Click your level below, and the links will take you directly to your training in gsLearn!

Daisy

Brownie

Junior

Cadette

Senior

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Troop First Aider

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To be a First Aider you need either

A certification that covers Basic First Aid, child/infant & adult CPR, and AED use and has a live skills check with an instructor OR
To be one of the following credentialed professionals: MD, PA, NP, RN, LPN, EMT Paramedic, or Military Medic

Check our Upcoming Courses Document for upcoming First Aider certification classes

Course fee not in your budget at the moment? Fill out our Training Grant Application to access funds.

Access our in depth guide & FAQ. Still have questions? Contact AVDaa@gscnc.org

Troop Meetings & Field Trip Basics

A great Girl Scout experience starts with a prepared volunteer. This short training ensures we’re all on the same page when it comes to keeping scouts safe and making consistent and enriching experiences.

We know you’re busy, so we kept it brief. Get the essentials you need in just a few minutes.

To see training required for other troop positions click below

Service Unit Positions

A Service Unit is composed of all troops that meet within its geographical jurisdiction. There are approximately 130 service units in our Council. Service Unit teams appoint, train, and provide programming and conflict management for troops and troop volunteers. They hold required monthly support meetings for troop leaders or their representatives, called Service Unit meetings. Service Unit Teams are made up of volunteers to help support troops in their area. Every troop is part of a Service Unit based on where the troop meets.

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This course will cover the SUM role and three areas of service unit management work: building and supporting the service unit team, maintaining control of meetings, and finding the support available to you in handling challenges to success.

To see training required for other service unit positions, click here.

Working with Girl Scouts

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Complete the online module Girl Scout-led Fire and S’more Safety located in gsLearn.

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Complete the in-person Basic Cookout training. Check out our Upcoming Courses Document for dates.

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Complete the required in-person Cookout & Campout training. The hybrid blended learning format has asynchronous online material, a virtual planning session, and a final in-person overnight at one of our Girl Scout properties. The “traditional” format is all in-person with no pre-work. Check out our Upcoming Courses Document for dates.

Volunteers who have completed camping training through another Girl Scout council or another organization can take the Transfer of Camping Certification. Each person will be reviewed and approved on a case-by-case basis.

Please note: you must have a First Aider to camp, and the Cookout & Campout Certified Adult and First Aider cannot be the same person.

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Complete Encampment and Large Event Training. An encampment is when multiple troops camp at the same time and participate in the same programming or activities, at either council-owned camps or other locations. Encampments are often based around a theme, with older teens (or troops) leading activities done in rotations for the younger campers qualifies adults to facilitate a Service Unit encampment.

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Complete the asynchronous Travel Training. It is required for a trip of 4 or more nights, or at a destination farther than 200 miles or a 3.5-hour drive from your regular meeting place.