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Be A Leader

The Decatur Service Unit has the tools and collaboration from many experienced leaders to help you lead your girls. There are a variety of ways to serve as a volunteer with your local troop. Check out the Girl Scouts of America Website (GSUSA) or the Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta Website (GSGATL) to find a troop near you for your girl(s)!

The Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta and the Decatur Service Unit has training opportunities for all new leaders and volunteers.

• Volunteer Toolkit (online planning guide to help you plan your year)

• Upcoming Trainings for New Leaders

• Monthly Service Unit Meetings

Be a Girl Scout

Every participant (girl or adult) in Girl Scouting must register and become a member of Girl Scouts of America (GSUSA). GSUSA membership dues are valid for one year, from October 1 through September 30. Membership dues (currently $25) are sent by GSGATL to GSUSA; no portion of the dues stays with the council. Membership dues may not be transferred to another member and are not refundable.

Pre-registration for the upcoming membership year occurs in the spring. Girls are encouraged to register early to avoid the fall rush; the actual registration goes into effect on October 1. Early registration helps ensure uninterrupted receipt of forms and materials from the council, helps girls and councils plan ahead, and gets girls excited about all the great stuff they want to do as Girl Scouts next year.

Girl Scout grade level is determined by the current membership year beginning October 1. Lifetime membership is available at a reduced rate for graduating high school seniors until September 1 of the year she graduates. A lifetime member must be at least 18 years old (or a 17-year-old high school graduate) and agree to the Girl Scout Promise and Law.