Volunteer
There are many, many ways that you can become involved with Girl Scouts! Whether you are interested in Working With Girls or Working With Adults, we have opportunities for you!
Working with Girls
If you are able to dedicate time to Work With Girls on an ongoing basis, you might consider the following positions:
- Leader - Primary planning and leadership for a troop/group of girls.
- Co-Leader - Part of leadership team that works with a specific troop/group.
If, however, you are interested in shorter term positions or positions with occasional responsibilities, you might consider one of these positions:
- First Aider - Requires American Red Cross training.
- Trippers Volunteer - A short-term position, chaperoning a group of Girl Scouts on a local, day-long trip.
Working with Adults
If you are interested in Working With Adults, you can volunteer in your local community:
- Registrar - Coordinates registration of girls and adults as members of Girl Scouts of the USA. The registrar receives all registrations, makes deposits, records information for VISTA records, and forwards the forms to Girl Scouts - Illinois Crossroads Council for processing.
- Cookie Program Motivator - Responsible for the administration and coordination of the cookie program activity in the VISTA. Provides support to group cookie managers, compiles the cookie orders, and coordinates delivery and site activities.
Council-Wide Opportunities
Council-wide opportunities are also available:
- Trainers - Teach other adult volunteers specific topics / training programs.
- Board of Directors - The governing body of the Council.
- Committees - Special Council committees.
For more information on any of these positions, please see the Volunteer Job Summaries.
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