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How
Are Girls Placed Into Troops?
This
is one of the most common questions asked, particularly in the fall.
Most
parents and families learn about Girl Scouting through information nights
at local schools and community centers.
Community information nights are
usually scheduled and staffed by volunteers. At these events, parents
complete girl interest forms. If a parent is unable to attend the
information night, a phone call to the council
service center (503)581-2451 in the Salem calling area; 1-800-875-2451 in
other areas of the council) can be made to pass along the needed
information. Once parents attending these events have completed girl
interest forms, the placement process begins.
While all girls are welcome in Girl
Scouting, placement in troops is dependent upon the number of
adult volunteers willing to lead. Without caring adults to step forward to
help girls, we cannot guarantee that all interested girls can be placed in
troops.
If troops are not available, girls may also participate in Girl
Scouting through the Juliettes Program.
How
are Troop Leaders Selected?
The
first step in placing girls is to find troops with openings for new
members. If none exist in the area, a new troop needs to be formed. A new
troop, of course, means new troop leaders. Troop leaders are adults who
have volunteered to give of their time and themselves to help girls
develop their full potential while having fun. These adults don't
have to have a daughter in the troop - just an interest and willingness to
help girls reach their full potential.
Since girl safety is of paramount
importance in Girl Scouting, it is important that potential leaders are
screened. They must submit an application, have references checked, go
through an interview and, finally, complete leadership courses.
When this process is completed, the adult volunteer is now ready to work
as a troop leader, helping girls have and exciting and fulfilling year in
Girl Scouting.
Come join us,
now is a great time to be a Girl Scout. Links to More Information
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