Outreach Troop Leader with Girl Scouts of Utah - South Salt Lake

Location: Family Shelter in South Salt Lake

When: every other Friday, 2-3 pm

Come make an impact in the lives of girls across the Wasatch Front through Girl Scouts! Girl Scouts of Utah (GSU) is looking for caring adult volunteers with can-do attitudes and passion for bringing opportunities to all youth. Troop leaders will use established curriculum and provided supplies to lead biweekly meetings in at-risk or under-resourced community centers, schools, and other youth programs. One troop requires a one hour biweekly commitment at a consistent time for at least 6 months (meets all months except July & December).

This role may be a good fit for you if…

• You enjoy supporting youth in developing new skills and interests
• You are a reliable, supportive adult for youth in a group setting
• You are able to balance the needs of individual youth with the goals of a group
• You are adaptable with a can-do attitude
• You are committed to regular and proactively communication with council staff

Key Roles:

1. Run 1+ biweekly Girl Scout outreach troops using established resources.
2. Maintain troop paperwork & reporting parameters for GSU.

Requirements*:

• Be a member of Girl Scouts of the USA (financial assistance available)
• Pass a background screening (included with membership)
• Attend the full course of training within a month of signing up (about 3.5 hours)
• Commit to at least 6 months of biweekly meetings (2-3 hours biweekly)
• Complete additional training & agreement from the shelter

About Girl Scouts of Utah: Girl Scouts grows girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place. Girl Scouts of Utah (GSU) serves over 6000 girls throughout Utah, with our outreach program serving over 500 at-risk and underserved youth.

Questions? Email outreach@gsutah.org or call/text 801-716-5148.

Full responsibilities:

• Using provided supplies and curriculum, deliver a one-hour, biweekly meeting on-site for at-risk or underserved youth on behalf of Girl Scouts of Utah
• Work collaboratively with site-staff to manage youth behavior at meetings using trauma-informed care practices (training provided)
• Coordinate with GSU Staff the pickup and return of program supplies.
• Work with GSU to implement and facilitate the GSU cookie program in February & March.
• Work with GSU on enrichment activities for troops, such as attending events, minicamps, and other programs, if desired
• Collect site permission forms and deliver/scan within 1 week to GSU
• Maintain an attendance sheet and report regular participation numbers to GSU
• Maintain confidentiality
• Gain and maintain current training with GSU
• Administer end of school year surveys using tablets from GSU
• Provide transportation to sites. Sites can be matched based on transportation access or needs.
• Follow Troop Leader dress guidelines (GSU will provide a free Girl Scouts shirt).