Girl Scouting is open to ALL girls regardless of racial, religious, social, ethnical, economical or special needs factors. However without leaders there can not be troops to put the girls in. Girl Scouts depend on committed and motivated volunteers to serve as leaders to provide quality program to girls. We need leaders to help our girls grow strong. Please see GSUSA page on Volunteering for more information

If you are interested in providing leadership in the Green Oaks Service Unit below are some frequently asked questions. If you have one that is not covered below please send an e-mail to BC Norton.

1. What do Girl Scout volunteers look like? - They are mothers, fathers, grandparents, neighbors, and teachers. They are from all nationalities, economic backgrounds and age levels. They are housewives, corporate executives, laborers, college students and retirees. Girl Scout volunteers are committed adults who want to help girls develop skills that will make them resourceful, competent and successful adults.

2. What are the qualifications to become a Girl Scout leader? - Anyone can be a girl scout leader as long as they are at least 18 years old, committed to helping girls grow strong, willing to take training and like to have fun!  You do not have to have a daughter in scouting to be a leader.

3.What do I need to do to become a leader? - Volunteers who would like to become a leader must first go through a background check. Citrus Council provides this and there is no charge. Once that is complete then a leader takes a series of trainings to prepare her for leadership. Please see the Training Guidelines webpage for more information on these trainings.

4. Who do I contact? - Please send your name and phone number to the School Representative Director.  You will be contacted by the unit coordinator consultant in the next few days.

5. Once my training is complete will their be a support structure to help me - Absolutely! All leaders are part of a school group that is headed up by a school coordinator. She is there to help you with any questions or needs that you may have. Green Oaks has a Team that is set up to assist leaders in various areas such as camping, registration, product sales and unit events. There is also the Green Oaks website that provides online resources for leaders.

6. How do I recruit my troop and CO-Leaders? - Once your Volunteer Application and Background Check clear  your school organizer or coordinator will set up a parent's meeting with prospective girls and their parents. It is during that time that a CO leader and troop committee will be recruited and the registrations completed.

7. What do I do during the meetings? - You will learn about this during your trainings. Basically, Girl Scout meetings consist of an opening, troop business (dues, planning, etc.), activity (badge, craft etc.) , cleaning up and a closing. Many also have a snack for the younger girls. What your troop program is will be decided upon by you, your CO-leaders and the girls in your troop. The Green Oaks Website Leader Resource Pages can also provide information to help you plan your troop program.

8. Are there any other Girl Scout volunteer positions other than troop leaders? - Yes, at the troop level you can be the troop First-Aider, camping mom, cookie or nut program chair. You could help with troop program, arts and crafts or drive on field trips. At the unit level you could serve on the Team in one of the many committee positions. For other suggestions please see GSUSA's page on Ways to Volunteer.

7. How will this benefit me? - Parents who volunteer with Girl Scouts cite having a better relationships with their daughters. You will also give back to your community, be respected and appreciated, experience new things, learn new skills, make an instant network of adults and most importantly make a difference in the life of a child.