For Volunteers | Girl Scouts of Hawaii

Everything you need to keep your troop running smoothly

Find resources, guides, and more that are essential to volunteers

Everyone can use a little guidance, whether you’re a brand-new volunteer or a seasoned veteran. The resources on this page will help you along the way in your volunteer journey. Whether you’re looking for guidance on managing troop finances or need help planning your first year of meetings, you’ll find everything you need.

Do you have a resource you would like to share with other volunteers, or know of resources that need improvement? If so, please contact us.

Volunteer Essentials

Your helpful guide for troop management, finances, and more.

Troop Year Plans

A customizable resource featuring our most popular activities to plan a year.

Forms and Documents

Search for important forms and documents for managing your troop, traveling, and more.

Volunteer resources available on MyGS

Many of your must-have tools, like gsLearn and the Volunteer Toolkit, are accessible when you log in to MyGS —always accessible via the icon on the upper right corner of our website.

Volunteer Training Program

Welcome to the Girl Scouts of Hawai‘i Volunteer Appreciation Resource Hub! This is a space created to celebrate, support, and uplift the amazing new volunteers who make our mission possible. Here you’ll find helpful tools, training videos, and ready-to-use PowerPoints designed to empower you in your role and strengthen the experiences of the girls you lead.

This Volunteer Training Program follows a cohort style where new volunteers can connect with one another and learn alongside each other while launching their GSH journey. It helps keep our community connected! If you are a new volunteer and are interested in joining the next cohort program, please email Statewide Volunteer Manager, Kiara Gajo (kgajo@gshawaii.org) to be added.

Mahalo for the heart, time, and dedication you give to our movement. These resources are here to make your journey easier, inspire your leadership, and remind you how truly valued you are in our Girl Scout ‘ohana.

Click to view all recorded new volunteer trainings

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This session introduces the heart of Girl Scouts of Hawai‘i—our mission, pillars, and the values that guide everything we do. Volunteers will learn the basics of Girl Scouting, including uniforms, badges, and key resources available to support you in your journey. It’s the perfect starting point for feeling confident and connected in your role.

Presentation Slides (PDF): Welcome to GSH Orientation Presentation

Resource Guide (PDF): New Volunteer Orientation Resources

Watch Recording: click to view in YouTube

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In this session, we explore programs that help girls grow into confident, capable leaders. We cover GSEvents, the Destinations travel program, and the significance of bridging milestones. Volunteers will discover opportunities that enrich girls’ experiences and empower them with practical life skills.

Presentation Slides (PDF): Life Skills Presentation

Resource Guide (PDF): Life Skills Resources

Watch Recording: click to view in YouTube

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Focused on the world-famous Cookie Program and troop finances, this session breaks down how Girl Scouts learn goal setting, financial literacy, and entrepreneurial thinking. Volunteers will gain tools to support their troop’s success, manage finances responsibly, and create meaningful learning moments through the Cookie Season.

Presentation Slides (PDF): Troop Finance and Entrepreneurship Presentation

Resource Guide (PDF): Troop Finance and Entrepreneurship Resources

Watch Recording: click to view in YouTube

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This session celebrates curiosity and adventure, highlighting STEM opportunities, outdoor programs, and Girl Scouts of Hawai‘i’s camp offerings. We also cover essential preparedness topics such as first aid, outdoor safety, and wilderness training; helping volunteers support girls as they explore, discover, and thrive in nature.

Presentation Slides (PDF): STEM, Outdoor, and Camp Presentation

Resource Guide (PDF): STEM, Outdoor, and Camp Resources

Watch Recording: click to view in YouTube

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Centered on the spirit of giving back, this session dives into community service, including Bronze, Silver, and Gold Awards. Volunteers will learn how to guide girls in making a lasting, positive impact and becoming leaders who truly make the world a better place.

Presentation Slides (PDF): Community Service Presentation

Resource Guide (PDF): Community Service Resources

Watch Recording: click to view in YouTube

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VTK and gsLearn

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The Volunteer Toolkit is a customizable planning tool where you can find suggested meeting plans for most badges, access activity guides and badge requirements, track your Girl Scouts’ achievements, and so much more. It’s the digital planning assistant that will help you power a fun-filled—and organized—Girl Scout year.

You’ll find the Volunteer Toolkit via the left menu bar of MyGS in My Account. It’s accessible on any desktop, tablet, or mobile device.

gsLearn

gsLearn is full of essential volunteer trainings and courses, like how to lead activities the Girl Scout way, safety procedures, and advice for guiding Girl Scouts at every grade level.

You’ll find gsLearn via the left menu bar of MyGS in My Account. It’s accessible on any desktop, tablet, or mobile device, and it will be populated with any trainings you should view.

Looking for more helpful documents?

Check out Forms and Documents for local most-used resources.

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Volunteer Cookie Resources

Help your Girl Scout cookie entrepreneurs shine with these volunteer resources.

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