Become a Volunteer
Volunteer with Girl Scouts and help girls find what's within.
Be part of the moments that spark confidence, courage and joy—sign up and make a difference today!
As a volunteer with Girl Scouts, you provide opportunities for girls to discover themselves. You help them try new things, build each other up and make unforgettable memories through fun, laughter and connection.
Ready to make amazing Girl Scout memories together as a Girl Scout volunteer? You don't need any special experience to get involved—just a passion for helping Girl Scouts learn, grow and have fun.
You don't have to have a child of your own to get involved; all you need is a passion for mentoring the next generation of leaders. Girl Scouts of NYPENN Pathways is ready to get you started!
Behind every girl who discovers her strength is a volunteer who shows up, cheers her on, and believes in her. You already have what it takes to inspire girls to explore, grow, and lead. Along the way, you’ll build your own confidence, strengthen your leadership skills, and connect with a supportive community that shares your passion.
Volunteer as a troop leader: Guide a group of Girl Scouts by creating a fun, safe space. We’ll help you get started with easy-to-use tools like the Girl Scout Experience Box and ready-made Troop Year Plans so you can focus on fun, growth, and connection.
Be a supportive adult volunteer: Help girls thrive by assisting with meetings, activities, or special events, no matter your schedule or experience.
Get involved on your terms. Choose a role that fits your time and interests—from leading a troop to lending a hand behind the scenes.
No previous experience is required to support girls as they build confidence, skills, and lifelong friendships through the Girl Scout experience. Your local Girl Scout Council can help get you started.
Sign up to be a volunteer today.
New to Girl Scouts? When you sign up for the first time, you will have two options to unlock a world full of adventures, friendships, and discoveries.
Current Membership through September 30, 2026.
Anyone new to Girl Scouts can join now for $45 for girls and
$25 for adult volunteers (GSNYPENN Council incentive price for MY26).
This is a great option if you want to jump in right away and enjoy the
rest of the current membership year.*
Extended Year
Membership through September 30, 2027.
For a limited time, families who are new to Girl Scouts can
join for $91 for girls and $37 for adults (GSNYPENN Council incentive
price). This option lets you start early this spring and includes the
entire next Girl Scout year.
No matter which route you take, Girl Scout fun awaits. Choose the one that works for you!
The Girl Scout membership year runs from October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2027. Annual membership dues are $65 for girl members and $30 for adult members. Additional local fees and discounts may apply. Financial aid may be available. Girl Scout memberships must be renewed annually.
Make a Difference That Lasts
Make an impact
Inspire girls to turn what they love into positive impact in their communities.
Discover adventure
Encourage girls to try new challenges and experiences that expand their world.
Grow together
Help girls connect with their friends, who cheer them on every step of the way.
Explore outdoors
Encourage girls to grow their courage through camping, hiking and new outdoor experiences.
Volunteers—We Got You!
Troop Year Planners make mapping out your year easier and more fun than ever. Try them out now!
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Ways to Volunteer
Be the troop leader who supports her every week—the one that watches her smile get bigger as she grows more confident. Mentor a Girl Scout Cookie Professional during cookie season so she can earn enough to reach the goals she and her troop set. Or work with other adults to provide the kind of behind-the-scenes support that makes it possible for her to make amazing new memories at Girl Scouts.
Whether you can give a few hours, a few weeks, or a few months, volunteering with Girl Scouts is flexible and fun.
Volunteer Roles
Troop Leader/Co-Leader
Work with a group of girls and mentor them as they make new friends and develop connections that will last a lifetime. Learn more about how to start a troop!
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Troop Family and Friends
Assist with driving, activity planning, snacks, money management, or other tasks necessary to keep the troop running oh-so-smoothly from week to week.
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Cookie Volunteers
Coordinate the annual cookie sale at the troop level. Set up cookie booths, manage inventory and money, and then watch the girls light up when they earn the rewards for being the best cookie sellers ever!
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Service Unit Volunteers
Mentor adult volunteers as they work with Girl Scouts to create memories they will never forget.
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Outdoor/Seasonal Volunteers
Help the girls explore nature and find the fun outdoors.
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