Learning to think like an entrepreneur? Developing business smarts?
Getting to know customers and building lasting relationships?
There’s so much more to that box of Thin Mints®.
Whether they participate in the Girl Scout Cookie Program or the Girl Scout Fall Product Program (or both!), everything your Girl Scouts learn prepares them to take on the world. Plus, Girl Scout Cookie proceeds stay local in your community to power amazing year-round experiences—experiences that broaden their worlds and spark their sense of wonder.
All guidelines in our Volunteer Essentials are subject to change as new information or changes noted by federal or state health agencies regarding the spread of COVID-19 emerge. Please review and stay updated with our COVID-19 guidelines, which require all volunteers to take all reasonable precautions to limit potential exposure for girls, volunteers, and families.
Five essential skills 
Girl Scout Cookie history
Where cookie proceeds go
Your council's role
Your role
Product program safety
Preparing for your Girl Scout Cookie booth
Cookie donation programs
Handling product complaints
Recognizing cookie sellers in the media
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