Ways to Volunteer

Thank you for your interest in Girl Scouts of West Central Florida! Women and men over 18 years of age help make Girl Scouting happen in our community.

They share their skills with other Girl Scouts and serve in a variety of volunteer positions, which fit busy schedules. Girl Scout volunteers meet and network with peers who have similar interests and share in the desire to participate in a job well done. For more information about volunteering for Girl Scouts of West Central Florida, please e-mail mwilliams@gswcf.org or call (813) 281-4475, ext. 1766.

Available Volunteer Opportunities

Adult Learning Facilitator

Adult Learning courses are provided to Girl Scout volunteers to provide them with the knowledge and skills needed to perform successfully in their volunteer positions, and adult learning facilitators are an integral part of making those courses happen.

Training designs are provided, and adult learning facilitators deliver the courses throughout our eight-county area in a variety of locations. New adult learning facilitators take a one-day training course and participate in quarterly facilitator meetings.

This position is great for volunteers who need flexible volunteer opportunities to fit into their schedule.

Start date: Aug. 28, 2010

To learn more about this opportunity, please e-mail jhalladay@gswcf.org or call (813) 262-1768.

Event Director or Committee Member

Help provide council wide events for girls that help them delveop leadership skils while they discover, connect and take action. These events focus on the arts, financial literacy, healthy living, outdoors, STEM and service.

Start date: Oct. 1, 2010

To learn more about this opportunity, please e-mail tcostello@gswcf.org or call (813) 262-1688.

Volunteer Interviewer

Volunteer interviewers play an important role in the volunteer screening process by conducting face-to-face interviews with prospective Girl Scout volunteers. Interviewers will learn tips for conducting effective interviews and how to determine whether or not a candidate is appropriate for the position for which she/he is applying.

Girl Scouts volunteers:

• are girl focused – girls learn to be leaders in Girl Scouts;
• are willing to foster diversity – Girl Scouts is for all girls, everywhere;
• value open communication – sharing, listening and valuing what others say earns girls’ respect;
• are adaptable – because things can (and usually do) change in a split second;
• have personal integrity – because to be a Girl Scout volunteer, you must be a good role model for girls.

If this is you, then you’re in the right place! Become a volunteer interviewer and help us choose the adults who will build girls of courage, confidence and character.

To learn more about this opportunity, please e-mail mwilliams@gswcf.org or call (813) 262-1766.

Gold Award Committee

The Girl Scout Gold Award is the highest award a Girl Scout can earn. The Girl Scout Gold Award Committee’s function is to approve Girl Scout Gold Award Take Action Projects. After projects are approved, girls are assigned a coach from the Gold Award Committee to help the girls as they work on their projects.

Committee members review projects, interview girls, and assist in girl workshops. The committee meets once a month on the first Wednesday in the evenings.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coach girls throughout their Gold Award projects. Assures that issues relating to safety, money earning and Girl Scout branding are addressed.
• Learn the current Girl Scout Award process through training and resource materials
• Assist in planning and facilitating workshop sessions for girls
• Participate in the review of Girl Scout Gold Award projects at committee meetings
• Maintain open and clear communication
• Review Girl Scout Gold Award final reports quarterly
• Advise Gold Award recipients of ceremony options and schedules
• Maintain and submit reports on girls’ progress in a timely manner
• Recognize that funding the organization is an integral part of service to girls and accepts the responsibility to make a personal contribution to Girl Scouting

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Registered member of Girl Scouts of the USA
• Complete required training
• Accept the goal of Girl Scouting to promote inclusiveness
• Willingness to learn and grow through the Girl Scout experience
• Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive information

SKILLS DESIRED:

• Organizational and time management skills
• Problem solving skills
• Sensitivity to the needs of girls and adults
• Flexibility

To learn more about this opportunity, please e-mail smoney@gswcf.org or call (813) 262-1833.

STEM Facilitators

Can you build catapults or circuit boards? Are you an expert in the field of green engineering or work as a design engineer? Can you solve the Rubik Cube? If so, we are looking for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math professionals to share their careers and facilitate program episodically in STEM related events for girls. We have several events on our calendar and could even work with your schedule on future events.

To learn more about this opportunity, please e-mail smoney@gswcf.org or call (813) 262-1833.

Adult Learning Facilitator/Trainer

Adult Learning courses are provided to Girl Scout volunteers to provide them with the knowledge and skills needed to perform successfully in their volunteer positions, and adult learning facilitators/trainers are an integral part of making those courses happen.

Training designs are provided, and adult learning facilitators/trainers deliver the courses throughout our 8-county area in a variety of locations. New adult learning facilitators/trainers take a one-day training course and participate in periodic update trainings.

Adult Learning Facilitators/Trainers are needed in the following areas:

- Clearwater
- Lakeland
- Lake Wales
- Largo
- Ocala
- St. Petersburg
- Tampa

To learn more about the mentor program, please contact the adult learning manager at 800-881-4475, ext. 1768.

Mentors for Adult Volunteers

Are you enthusiastic, energetic, positive and a good listener? Are you able to support newly appointed volunteers that are working with girls?

If you answered yes, please contact the volunteer retention manager at 800-881-4475, ext. 1783.

Mentors for adult volunteers are needed in the following areas:

• Brandon
• Brooksville
• Carrollwood
• Pinellas Park
• St. Petersburg
• South Tampa

Public Relations Liaison

Are you interested in working with your local media? Do you want to get the word out about all the exciting things girls are doing in your area? If so, volunteer to be a public relations liaison! No experience is necessary, and council-provided training will be scheduled once you’re signed up! Opportunities are now available in service units in the following areas:

- Brandon
- Dunedin
- Largo/Clearwater/Belleair
- Ocala
- Pinellas Park
- Safety Harbor/Oldsmar
- Seffner
- Seminole
- St. Petersburg
- Tampa/Hyde Park
- Town N Country

If you would like additional information regarding the PR liaison opportunities, please e-mail mpatino@gswcf.org. If you are not a currently registered volunteer, please fill out the volunteer application so that your request can be processed in a timely manner.

Some ways to help out include:

Troop Leader/Assistant Leader

Leads a troop or group of girls based on the Girl Scout program goals.

Service Unit Troop/Group Organizer

Organizes and maintains Girl Scout Troops/Groups in a specified area that are reflective of the population living in the area.

Service Unit Consultant

Provides service and support to Troop/Group Leaders/Assistant Leaders.

Service Unit Manager

Guides planning and progress assessment of Girl Scout program within Girl Scout service units in partnership with Community Service Managers.

Assistant Service Unit Manager

Assists Service Unit Director in planning and progress assessment of Girl Scout programs within Girl Scout service units.

Service Unit Registrar

Coordinates registration of troops, groups and adults within Girl Scout neighborhoods.

Gold Award Support Group

Assists and supports Senior Girl Scouts earning the highest award in Girl Scouting.

Service Unit Cookie Manager

Promotes and manages Girl Scout cookie sale in Girl Scout service units.

Adult Learning Facilitator

Facilitates training for adults in the council.

Adult Awards Task Group

Reviews nominations to recognize deserving adults with awards.

Camp Trained Adult

Assists girls and adults planning camping trips.

Family Partnership Campaign Coordinator

Promotes involvement in the Annual Giving Campaign to support Girl Scouting.

Certified Event Director

Administers one-day events for girls and adults.

Day Camp Unit Leader

Facilitates outdoor activities for girls in the day camp setting.

Public Relations Liaison

Work with your local media to publicize events and news from your service unit.