April is VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION MONTH

Girl Scouts of Northern California (GSNorCal) encourages every troop to have a well rounded Girl Scout experience. GSNorCal’s  Volunteer site offers  a wide variety of online tools, training, meeting plans, suggestions and ideas, for troop leaders and volunteers at every level. They also have everything you need for field trips, overnight planning, and safety. It's a volunteers best friend! Learn more here. And, when in doubt, contact us to help you!

Not yet a Girl Scout or Volunteer and still considering?  Check out this resource. 

Girl Scouts is all about YOU! 

• Want to earn badges and awards? Learn about what you need to do here.
• Looking for ways to build Leadership with your Junior, Cadette, Senior, or Ambassador troops?  Learn about the Leadership Awards.
• Not sure where to put badges on your uniform? See the Uniform Guide to find out.
• Want to see what other events Girl Scouts offers? Look in the Activity Finder for amazing experiences near you.
• Whether you are a Girl Scout or an adult Volunteer, experiences are as unique as you are!
• Need help planning the Girl Scout year? Use Troop Year Planning.
• Want to see how Girl Scouts are changing the world? Check out this interactive map!

Whether you are a new or existing troop, we have everything you need to be a great volunteer!

• Girl Scout Rededication Ceremony idea, perfect for these times.
• Think of the gsHelpCenter as your encyclopedia for all your Girl Scout questions!  Organized by topics, fully digital, searchable and printable for your convenience.  It's the GSNorCal Council resource for current GSNorCal volunteers and members.  
• gsLearn: GSNorCal's Learning Management System is your one-stop-shop for volunteer training, customized to the age of your troop. New Leader  training is also available! 
• Meeting Ideas: A month-to-month list of suggestions for your troop meetings. 
• Diamond Crest Google Group: A place for leaders, troop Treasurers, cookie volunteers and general members, to post a question or share an idea!  Specific groups available for leaders, general members.  Contact info@diamondcrest.org to opt in.  Must be  registered adult.
• Diamond Crest Newsletter*: A monthly newsletter to highlight upcoming events, helpful reminders, and snapshots of what some of our troops have been doing.
• Volunteer Meet-Ups*: Held every other month in the evening, this is a great chance for volunteers to connect with one another, ask questions, and speak with committee chairs about upcoming events. Every meeting also includes a Supply Swap where you can donate, borrow or collect materials, badges, books, and supplies with and from other troops.

* New registered adults will automatically be added

Here are quick links to frequently requested Diamond Crest forms:

• Precious Gem PDF or gForm (make a copy and rename file)
• Event Reimbursement Request
• Equipment Check-Out

Be sure to check the GSNorCal Forms page for Council-specific forms and documents such as:

• Badge Charts
• Girl & Adult Health Forms
• Troop Finance Report (Instructions)
• Bronze, Silver, and Gold Award Information Packets
• Permission Slip templates
• Safety Activity Checkpoints
• Troop Driver Form
• Trip & Outdoor Planning checklists
• Girl/Adult Surveys
• .... and much, much more!

Service Unit volunteers do everything from help to place scouts in troops, to hosting Diamond Crest events. Read the job description for these roles, and access resources, training, forms and more, online here.