VISTA is the acronym for Volunteer, Information, Support, and Training Areas and represents the organizational structure within Girl Scouts – Illinois Crossroads Council (link to council info) that blends the former 45+ service units (communities) into 15 VISTAs.
Many Girl Scout volunteers serve in administrative roles to assist with the Girl Scout Movement. VISTAs are structured with a VISTA Manager / United Way Ambassador and a cabinet of twelve Ambassadors. Ambassadors oversee the recruiting, training, and supervising adult volunteers who work directly with girls. VISTAs help represent Girl Scouting in each community, using a business support system.
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