COVID-19 Update: All Girl Scouts GCNWI council activities, events, site usage, and programs are suspended March 16–29, 2020. Read the full details on our blog.
Ways to Volunteer
Whether you can give a few hours, a few weeks, or a few months, volunteering with Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana is flexible and fun!
Below you'll find the many volunteer opportunities we offer.
Volunteer
with a Girl Scout Troop or Girl You Know »
There are many roles that can fit with your lifestyle including:
- Troop Leader or Assistant Leader - Work with a group of girls and mentor them as they make new friends and develop connections that will last a lifetime.
- Troop Family and Friends - Assist with driving, activity planning, snacks, money management, or other tasks necessary to keep the troop running smoothly.
- Troop Cookie Volunteers - Coordinate the annual cookie sale at the troop level incluing cookie booth set-up, inventory and money management.
- Service Unit Volunteers - Mentor adult volunteers as they work with Girl Scouts to create memories they will never forget!
Join Girl Scouts to get started, or learn more about starting a Girl Scout Troop!
Have questions first? Contact us and someone will be in touch.
Non-Troop Volunteer Opportunities »
Girl Scouts also need volunteers at events, programs, and camps.
Share your time, talents and skills with girls and adults one-time, for a short term, or by joining a committee.
View all episodic, non-troop volunteer opportunities »
If you don't see an opportunity that fits your desires, call Julie Gilmartin at 630-544-5973 to discuss what your group would like to accomplish.
