Resources for leaders

Required Online Training Links

http://www.usagso.org/en/usagso/adult-learning.html

USAGSO Volunteer Essentials Handbook

(see file in the list at the bottom of this page)

General Resources

GS Overseas official site, including training links, forms and Safety Guidelines -- http://www.girlscouts.org/en/adults/volunteer/volunteer-resources.html

Overview of the programs, by age level: The quick-start guides offer a good overview of all the program elements: http://www.sdgirlscouts.org/grade-level-resources

Planning Guides: This page has links to detailed activity plans for every badge and journey at every level. Super helpful! http://www.girlscoutsrv.org/get-involved/volunteers/troop-leaders/planning-guides/

Living the Girl Scout Law: age- appropriate activities related to each part of the law. See the section on the middle of this page: http://www.girlscoutsem.org/About-Us/Resource-Center.aspx

Ideas for first 4-5 meetings -- https://usagirlscoutsoverseas.shutterfly.com/resources -- in the section "First 5 Meeting Suggestions for NEW volunteers" near the bottom of the page. There is one PDF for each age level group.

Girl Scout Badges for Outdoor Fun.docx

Getting ready for Check in.doc

Meeting agenda template:

https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=ZGVmYXVsdGRvbWFpbnxnaXJsc2NvdXRzaW5rb2JlfGd4OjQyNTRkNDVhMjdiNTczNTM

Brainstorming and making choices with Girl Scouts

http://www.girlscoutsp2p-learning.org/uploads/Brainstorming.pdf

Camp Basics Manual

Outdoor Skills Videos

http://www.girlscouts.org/en/adults/volunteer/volunteer-resources/outdoor-resources.html

Daisies

What_daisies_do.pdf

Daisy Program Leader Training.pdf