What inspired you to become a Troop Leader? My mom was a Troop Leader when I was a little girl, and it has always been a goal of mine to be a Girl Scout Leader. My daughter was only six months old when I became a leader in my town. I love to watch them learn and mature each year. What kind of activities do you do with your troop? Youth Leadership. Troop 5 is a “Scout-run” organization. The Senior Patrol Leader and their Assistant Senior Patrol Leader(s) actively lead the Troop meetings and outings. These youth leaders are elected by the Scouts in the Troop in May of each year. The patrol leaders are also elected by the Troop 5 Scouts.
Thank you for choosing to volunteer as a Troop Leader with the Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest Washington.
Girl Scout troop leaders prepare girls for a lifetime of leadership, success, and adventure in a safe, all-girl, no-limits environment. Imagine the excitement, memories, and impact you’ll have helping your girls discover what interests them and how to make a difference in their world. With you as their troop leader, they’ll go as far as their imaginations can take them.
Troop Leadership Roles
Troop Leadership Patches
In every Girl Scout troop, two or more leaders work with their girls to plan a progressive series of engaging, challenging, and fun activities like earning badges, exploring science, getting outdoors, selling cookies, and doing community service projects. Troop leaders are supported by Friends and Family troop volunteers, online training and planning tools, a local team of experienced Girl Scout volunteers, and dedicated staff.
Troop Leadership Roles
Below are the training requirements for the Troop Leader role.