Troop Leader Resources | Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England

Below you will find some great resources for troop leaders, including templates of flyers and troop organization materials—many of which were originally created by other troop leaders who wanted to share their learnings with others in our council!

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Whenever possible, Girl Scout meetings should take place in safe, accessible community spaces. But we know those spaces aren’t always available, so in-home meetings are now allowed without prior GSSNE approval.

Hosting Girl Scouts in your home comes with additional risks. Before hosting, check with your homeowner’s or renter’s insurance provider to understand your coverage and any exclusions. If you decide to host meetings at home, please review our Safety Checklist to ensure you are providing a safe experience for your troop.

Keep in mind: Not all volunteers, caregivers, or girls may be comfortable meeting in a private home. Everyone should consider what works best for themselves and their families, and lead volunteers should keep these preferences in mind when choosing a meeting location.

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Attend GSSNE programs, explore community events within your service unit, or plan your own troop day, overnight, or extended travel trips! For more information, see Girl Scouts Destinations.

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The Opportunity Catalog is an online listing of troop openings for girls and volunteer opportunities for adults. When new members join, the catalog is updated in real time. If you stop or get stuck anywhere along the way, the system automatically sends you an email with helpful information.

We highly encourage you to complete the form for EACH troop you oversee. By filling out this form, you will be ensuring we have the most up-to-date information for your troop (i.e. troop meeting location, program level, etc).

Thanks in advance for your willingness to provide the most up-to-date information! (Submit button will be located at the very bottom of this embedded form on the page. Thank you!)

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Our Activity Resources page has contacts and resources to help you plan your own exciting experiences for your troop!

Troop Leader Forms & Documents

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The following flyers are pre-branded and themed for your events—all you need to do is fill in the information!

Camp/Outdoor 1
Camp 2
Camp 3
Cookies
Daisies/Spring
Fall Leaves
Girl Scouts pattern
Rockets
Snowflakes
Spring flowers
STEM
Summer
Winter

Support Resources for New Leaders

In addition to the above, to help new leaders navigate their first year successfully, GSSNE provides all new leaders of GSSNE troops a comprehensive new leader binder and year-long support. New leaders receive these additional support resources during their first year:

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Are you a new troop leader? We’ve got you covered. Check out the New Leader Learning Progression—an easy-to-navigate checklist to keep you on track during your first year!

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A member of the GSSNE staff will be available to new leaders for those times when you need help navigating your first year. Your Troop Support person will be reaching out to introduce herself very shortly after you register as a new leader.

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Specifically for new leaders, this email series will provide information and resources to help you throughout your first year.

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This private Rallyhood group is for first and second-year leaders. It’s a place to make connections with other leaders across the GSSNE council, ask questions, explore ideas, and benefit from the support of other leaders and staff. Once you're registered, you'll be sent an invitation to join.

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September through May, GSSNE’s Volunteer Engagement Team will host a monthly support meeting for first and second-year leaders. Each month will present a new topic and there will be plenty of time for Q&A!