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 Co-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!
View all non-troop volunteer opportunities »
Have questions first? Contact us and someone will be in touch.
One-time
Volunteer Opportunities »
Join us for a single event, a few hours to work on a project, or find a time that works for you! You can schedule your volunteer time when the opportunity fits your schedule, and choose as many opportunities as you'd like.
Short-Term Volunteer Opportunities »
Volunteer for a project with a fixed time frame, short and sweet, for a few weeks or months.
Flexible Volunteer Opportunities »
Volunteer on a schedule that works for you, working behind the scenes or directly with girls.
Skill-Based Volunteer Opportunities »
Share your unique talents and skills with Girl Scouts, either directly with girls and adults or behind the scenes.
Long-Term Volunteer Opportunities »
Sign up for our opportunities that offer an ongoing commitment to a project or event. Join one of our committees that help drive the business side of Girl Scouts!
Volunteer with a Group / Team-Building
Volunteer with your co-workers, friends, family or any group that you are associated with through any of the options above!
If you don't see an opportunity that fits your group, call Julie Gilmartin at 630-544-5973 to discuss what your group would like to accomplish.
