Girl Scout Volunteer Required Training

All Girl Scout volunteers who currently hold a position are required to view online training sessions in gsLearn. Girl Scout volunteers include, but not limited to:

• Troop Leader
• Troop Helper (chaperone, product sales chair, treasurer, etc.)
• Volunteer Support Team Member
• Service Unit Delegate/Alternate Delegate
• Adult Learning Facilitator
• Outdoor Adventure Instructor (for archery, axe throwing, canoe, challenge course/low ropes, climbing wall, high ropes)
• Special Interest Group Leader

Online required trainings are viewed in gsLearn, our Learning Management System. To log into gsLearn:

• Go to the GSCCC website
• Click on MY GS
• Click on MY ACCOUNT
• Click on gsLearn
• Log in 

Once you are logged into gsLearn, you will be able to see the online trainings you need to complete on your dashboard. Click on the training icon to view.

If you have issues logging in or have any questions, contact customercare@gsccc.org.

Axe Throwing Instructor Course

Register for the Axe Throwing Instructor course to be able to instruct your Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors on axe throwing.
Date: Saturday, March 20, 2021
Time: 9 a.m.-noon
Location: Camp Darden
Cost: $15
Register before March 15, 2021.

Effectively Facilitating Adult Learning Class

Do you like to share your Girl Scout knowledge with others? Do you like to have fun? Are you interested in becoming an adult learning facilitator?

If you answered “yes” to any of the questions above, the adult learning facilitator volunteer position might be for you! You may be wondering what a facilitator does…

An adult learning facilitator delivers already-written courses to individuals and/or groups of volunteers. Becoming an adult learning facilitator will polish your public speaking skills, further develop your leadership skills, increase your communication skills, expand your time management skills, and expand your circle of friends. All of which can be added to a resume! Most importantly, you will have fun while sharing your knowledge of Girl Scouts.

Your first step to building new skills would be to attend the Effectively Facilitating Adult Learning Zoom sessions on Saturday, April 17, from 10 a.m.-noon and Sunday, April 25, from 2-4 p.m. You must be available to attend both sessions.

Register here.

Contact customercare@gsccc.org for additional information.

Risk Management Training Webinar

Date: Tuesday, December 8, 2020

Time: 6:30–8:30 p.m. 

Register by December 8th.

Safety is the number one priority in Girl Scouts. All adult members who are in a volunteer role must take Risk Management annually. Register to attend the Risk Management course and the 2021 Risk Management Update live webinar training on Tuesday, December 8, 2020, where you can get answers to your burning questions.

Updated: Blue Book of Basic Documents

The Blue Book of Basic Documents has been revised as of October 2020.

The Blue Book of Basic Documents was revised to reflect the changes approved at the 55th National Council Session to both the Constitution and the Credentials section.

Shop Promotions for the Month of July

July 1-31
Explore Patch of the Month
Explore Poquoson: $2.50 each.
While supplies last.

July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Fish Bowl Wednesdays!

Email your curbside pickup order to shop@gsccc.org by 5 p.m. and receive a 10 percent, 15 percent, or 20 percent discount off the entire purchase. When contacted for payment, a discount will be drawn on your behalf. 

May not be combined with any other offer.

Curbside Pickup

GS Strong T-Shirts: $20 (includes shipping)

Confetti Cards: $6

Virtual Troop Meeting and Mask Making Patches: $1.50 (includes shipping)

Updated: Safety Activity Checkpoints

Safety Activity Checkpoints (SAC) is a resource that provides safety standards and guidelines for Girl Scouts of the United States of America (GSUSA)-approved activities. While the basic guidelines for working with girls can be found in Volunteer Essentials, the Safety Activity Checkpoints contains guidelines for specific activities- including archery, hiking and selling Girl Scout Cookies.

Safety Activity Checkpoints has been updated for 2020.

Visit the Forms page of the Council website at gsccc.org to see the latest edition.

Click here to view the Change Memo.

Updated: Blue Book of Basic Documents

The Blue Book of Basic Documents contains important information and source documents, including the Constitution of Girl Scouts of the United States of America, bylaws, policies, credentials criteria and standards for councils, our Congressional Charter, and more.

The Blue Book of Basic Documents has been updated for 2020.

Visit the Forms page of the Council website at gsccc.org to see the latest edition.

UPDATE: Tomahawk/Axe Throwing Safety Activity Checkpoint

Safety Activity Checkpoint for Tomahawk/Axe Throwing on page 159 has been updated with this additional statement from GSUSA: For a four lane range, you need one trained facilitator or instructor plus one additional adult that is familiar with the range watching the throwing line. There then needs to be additional adults to meet regular girl-to-adult ratios for girls not actively on the throwing line.

Safety Activity Checkpoints is available on gsccc.org.

Active Threat Training

Friday, March 6, 2020
A Place for Girls
Chesapeake, VA
7-9 p.m.
Open to adults only.
Cost: Free

This course will be facilitated by Senior Police Officer Sarah Everette, Crime Prevention Specialist, Chesapeake Police Department.

Register by March 5th. Questions? Contact customercare@gsccc.org.

Fun Cybersecurity Opportunity for Your Girls! Apply by 2/14

Are your girls interested in cybersecurity? Check out this free opportunity to boost their skills with no experience necessary! Apply by February 14th at www.girlsgocyberstart.org. View this flyer for more details.

Effectively Facilitating Adult Learning Class

Do you like to share your Girl Scout knowledge with others?

Do you like to have fun?

Are you interested in becoming an adult learning facilitator?

If you answered "yes" to any of the questions above, the adult learning facilitator volunteer position might be for you! You may be wondering what a facilitator does... a facilitator delivers already-written courses to individuals and/or groups of volunteers. Your first step would be to attend the Effectively Facilitating Adult Learning class on February 9, 2020.

Sunday, February 9, 2020

A Place for Girls

Chesapeake, VA

Noon-6 p.m.

If you cannot make the class on February 9th, you can start observing and assisting with classes now. Find out how by emailing customercare@gsccc.org.

Register by February 3, 2020.

Safety First

Keeping girls and adults safe is our top priority! You can do your part by viewing the online Risk Management learning module. Beneficial for anyone working with girls but required annually for troop leaders and VST members.

The online training can be accessed here.

Help Us Get More Girls Outdoors!

The Council Program Team is looking for volunteers interested in helping with the following outdoor adventure programs. If you're interested and available, click the links below to sign up.

• Camp Sampler - sign up here.
• Saturday, November 9, 2019, Camp Skimino, Williamsburg
• Campfire Challenge - sign up here.
• Saturday, November 16, 2019, Camp Burke's Mill Pond, Gloucester
• Archery Aim I & II - sign up here.
• Saturday, March 7, 2020, Camp Apasus, Norfolk
• Saturday, March 21, 2020, A Place for Girls, Chesapeake
• Sunday, April 5, 2020, Camp Burke's Mill Pond, Gloucester
• Sunday, May 10, 2020, A Place for Girls, Chesapeake
• Amazing Race - sign up here.
• Sunday, March 8, 2020, Camp Darden, Courtland
• Paddle Away - sign up here.
• Saturday, May 9, 2020, Camp Burke's Mill Pond, Gloucester

Outdoor I: Cabin Camping Training

Saturday, November 9, 2019

A Place for Girls

Chesapeake, VA 

10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Open to all registered Girl Scout adults.

Cost: $10

Outdoor I: Cabin Camping prepares volunteers to be able to cook using charcoal and propane, and sleep in cabins. This course is a prerequisite for Outdoor II.

Register by 11:59 p.m., November 3rd. Questions? Contact customercare@gsccc.org.

High Ropes Instructor Course

Sunday, October 27, 2019
Camp Skimino
Williamsburg, VA
9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Open to all registered Girl Scout adults.
Cost: 20

Attend this course to learn rescue techniques, knots and how to instruct girls on the high ropes.

Register by 11:59 p.m., October 21st. Questions? Contact customercare@gsccc.org.

Challenge Courses/Low Ropes Instructor Course

Saturday, October 26, 2019
Camp Skimino
Williamsburg, VA
9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Open to all registered Girl Scout adults.
Cost: $20

During this course, you will learn team building games, how to instruct girls on the fixed elements and spotting techniques while making safety a priority. By completing this course, you will be able to instruct girls on the Challenge Courses/Low Ropes at Camps Skimino and Darden.

Register by 11:59 p.m., October 20th. Questions? Contact customercare@gsccc.org.

Outdoor Volunteers Needed!

The Council Program Team is looking for volunteers interested in helping with the following outdoor adventure programs. If you're interested and available, click the links below to sign up.

• Camp Sampler - sign up here.
• Saturday, November 9, 2019, Camp Skimino, Williamsburg
• Campfire Challenge - sign up here.
• Saturday, November 16, 2019, Camp Burke's Mill Pond, Gloucester
• Archery Aim I & II - sign up here.
• Saturday, March 7, 2020, Camp Apasus, Norfolk
• Saturday, March 21, 2020, A Place for Girls, Chesapeake
• Sunday, April 5, 2020, Camp Burke's Mill Pond, Gloucester
• Sunday, May 10, 2020, A Place for Girls, Chesapeake
• Amazing Race - sign up here.
• Sunday, March 8, 2020, Camp Darden, Courtland
• Paddle Away - sign up here.
• Saturday, May 9, 2020, Camp Burke's Mill Pond, Gloucester

Welcome Back!

Welcome back leaders to a new membership year! Hope you are excited for new adventures with the girls!

Have you checked out the resources tab in Volunteer Tool Kit to review Volunteer Essentials and Safety Activity Checkpoints? It gets updated every new membership year!

Do you know where to find in these, the adult to girl ratios? Check out page 4 in the Safety Activity Checkpoints and/or under Planning for Your First Troop Meeting tab in Volunteer Essentials.

Questions? Contact customercare@gsccc.org.

Updated: Volunteer Essentials & Safety Activity Checkpoints

Volunteer Essentials
Volunteer Essentials (VE) is your guide to volunteering with Girl Scouts. This handbook will guide you through everything you need to know as a Girl Scout volunteer. From taking trips and staying safe, to managing finances and program materials, Volunteer Essentials is your Girl Scout encyclopedia that's there when you need it.

Volunteer Essentials has been updated for 2019.

Safety Activity Checkpoints 
Safety Activity Checkpoints (SAC) is a resource that provides safety standards and guidelines for Girl Scouts of the United States of America (GSUSA)-approved activities. While the basic guidelines for working with girls can be found in Volunteer Essentials, the Safety Activity Checkpoints contains guidelines for specific activities- including archery, hiking and selling Girl Scout Cookies.

Safety Activity Checkpoints has been updated for 2019.

Visit the Forms page of the Council website at gsccc.org to see the latest versions of these documents.