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

Location: Elementary School in South Salt Lake

When: Wednesdays, 5:15-6:15 pm, every other week, through the end of the school year

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 the academic year.

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. Facilitate participation in council-supported cookie program in February & March.
3. 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)
• Attend pre-season cookie training
• Commit to at least one school year of biweekly meetings (2-3 hours biweekly)
• Some sites may have additional, site-specific requirements for volunteers

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).