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Our AmeriCorps project, Girl Scouts Reach Out: A Troop Start-up Initiative,
partners AmeriCorps Members/Volunteers with our council's Community Development Managers to
establish troops and secure the commitment of volunteers to assist in troop leadership
responsibilities. AmeriCorps Members/Volunteers will be able to organize and lead the initial
troop meetings. While assuring that the volunteers have the tools and support needed, they
will shift more and more responsibilities to the volunteers to provide the girls in the
troop with a fun and exciting Leadership Journey. The purpose of this initiative is to
create sustainability by recruiting volunteers and providing them with the tools and
experiences to become confident leaders. Through this experience the leaders will feel a deeper
connection to the mission of Girl Scouting and continue well after their initial 10-session
experience has concluded.
Participation by AmeriCorps Members/Volunteers will serve as an extension of current services to
areas where more specialized attention is needed to be successful. They will be an essential
part of reaching into communities we do not currently have the capacity to reach. As we
expand our membership, community presence and visibility, we will be able to attract more
adult volunteers and grow exponentially.
The 16 counties identified to benefit from the 11 full-time AmeriCorps Members/Volunteers are
Abbeville, Aiken, Cherokee, Chester, Edgefield, Fairfield, Greenville, Greenwood, Laurens, Lexington, McCormick,
Newberry, Richland, Saluda, Spartanburg and Union counties.
Position: Girl Scout Troop Organizers (11)
Reports to:AmeriCorps Program Director
Position Summary:
Guided by the local Community Development Managers, the Troop Organizers establish Girl Scout
troops and develop volunteers who will be able take over the troop leadership function before
the end of an initial 10-session experience.
Major Responsibilities:
- Recruit adult volunteers who are willing to learn how to be a troop leader or share troop leadership responsibility.
- Secure meeting locations and recruit girls and other adults to form Girl Scout troops ranging from in size from 5-30 girls.
- Plan how to engage girls in creating fun, interactive, girl-led series of activities using the Journey adult how-to guide.
- Teach, delegate and coach adult volunteers to take on increasing responsibility for involving girls in learning and practicing age-appropriate budgeting and money management.
- Provide an environment that welcomes all girls.
- Instill the importance of healthy and safe living into the troop’s routines.
- Arrange for adult learning opportunities for the adult volunteers and community partners.
- Promote the Girl Scout Leadership Experience to parents and other individuals and groups in the community who are interested in children, such as schools, day cares, churches and civic groups.
- Assist with facilitating other Girl Scout program opportunities and promote girl and adult involvement in other suitable Girl Scout activities beyond their community.
We are seeking candidates who have a high school diploma and 1+ years of related experience
working with children and adults in a team setting. Candidates should also have excellent
written and verbal skills, ability to make independent decisions, and ability to interact
effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and job responsibilities. Must have demonstrated
working knowledge of Microsoft computer software. Must be willing to join/hold membership in
the Girl Scout Movement and subscribe to the tenets of the Girl Scout Promise and Law. Must
have access to reliable transportation and have insurance coverage with a valid driver’s license
while performing this AmeriCorps Members/Volunteers role. Must be available to work 35-40 hours per week, which
will include some nights and weekends, and attend training when required. Background checks and
drug testing will be required.
AmeriCorps is known as the “domestic Peace Corps.” Participants – known as AmeriCorps Members/Volunteers –
perform a year of service with a program focused on meeting local community needs.
AmeriCorps Volunteer Application
Benefits to AmeriCorps Members/Volunteers are:
A living allowance/stipend of $1000.00 per month for 11 months
Insurance
Child care (if eligible)
Education Award of $4,725 for qualified student loans/tuition
To receive information on how to apply for these opportunities please contact:
Denise A. Washington
Director, Human Resources
Girl Scouts of South Carolina-Mountains to Midlands
Five Independence Pointe, Suite 120
Greenville, SC 29615
Tel 864.770.1420
Fax 864.272.3394
Email hradmin@gssc-mm.org
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