Service Unit Volunteer Needs

Service Unit Manager- Pontotoc County - NEW

Service Unit Manager- Chickasaw County - NEW

Are you organized, encouraging and love working with adults? If so, we need you! GSHS is looking for a Service Unit Manager to oversee the Girl Scout Program in the county. This person would coordinate recruitment activities, hold regular volunteer meetings, support product sales on the county-level, be the liaison between the council and the girls and volunteers in the county, and provide support and guidance to the volunteers. This position is a year-long commitment that is renewable annually following the completion of an evaluation process. The time commitment averages approximately 8-10 hours a month; with some months being more involved than others. Travel within the county may be necessary. The manager may live outside of the assigned county, but should be willing to travel if this is the case. Previous experience is not required, although helpful.

For more information or to apply for the volunteer position, contact Casey Sappington at casey.sappington@girlscoutshs.org or 662-350-6038.

Service Unit Treasurer- Chickasaw County - NEW

GSHS is looking for a Service Unit Treasurer to oversee the Service Unit bank account. This person would be a signed on the account, collect monthly bank statements, keep up to date financial records, provide updates to the service unit and be responsible for reimbursements to volunteers for service unit purchases. This position is a year-long commitment that is renewable annually following the completion of an evaluation process. The time commitment averages approximately 1-3 hours a month. No experience is necessary.

For more information or to apply for the volunteer position, contact Casey Sappington at casey.sappington@girlscoutshs.org or 662-350-6038.

Service Unit Treasurer- Chickasaw County - NEW

GSHS is looking for a Service Unit Treasurer to oversee the Service Unit bank account. This person would be a signer on the account, collect monthly bank statements, keep up to date financial records, provide updates to the service unit and be responsible for reimbursements to volunteers for service unit purchases. This position is a year-long commitment that is renewable annually following the completion of an evaluation process. The time commitment averages approximately 1-3 hours a month. No experience is necessary.

For more information or to apply for the volunteer position, contact Casey Sappington at casey.sappington@girlscoutshs.org or 662-350-6038.

Service Unit Product Manager- Chickasaw County - NEW

GSHS is looking for a Service Unit Product Manager to coordinate both the MagNut and Girl Scout Cookie Sale for the troops in the county. This volunteer would attend the appropriate training, delivery materials and training to the volunteers and girls in the service unit, place service unit orders, coordinate deliveries, provide ongoing support and encouragement to the troops, etc. This position is a year-long commitment that is renewable annually. The heaviest time commitment for this position is between October and early April. Experience is not necessary, but would be helpful. It is not necessary that the SU Product Manager live in the county, but travel will be necessary if not.

For more information or to apply for the volunteer position, contact Casey Sappington at casey.sappington@girlscoutshs.org or 662-350-6038.

Series Volunteer- Lafayette County - NEW

GSHS is looking for a Series Volunteer to coordinate and deliver 6-8 sessions with girls in conjunction with More Than a Meal. This volunteer will organize sessions using a prepared program outline and attend Tuesday evening meetings to provide the program for girls (frequency of sessions is decided by the volunteer). The length of this volunteer opportunity is flexible, but will likely be anywhere between 2-6 months. The time commitment averages approximately 3-5 hours per series session, including time for preparation. No experience is necessary, but may be helpful. Volunteer Orientation and some basic leadership training are required for new volunteers. This volunteer opportunity is also open an older-girl troop, as long as they have an adult willing to serve as the Series Volunteer.

For more information or to apply for the volunteer position, contact Raleigh Walker at raleigh.walker@girlscoutshs.org or 901-334-3462.

100th Anniversary Take Action Project Program

Take Action Team

Volunteers are needed to assist in developing a kit for Girl Scout individuals and groups to use that will guide them through the process of planning and initiating their Take Action projects. The team will review a training outline and determine how to “package” it for easy use by Girl Scouts in their troops or service units. The timeframe for this volunteer need is now-July 2011. Time commitment is approximately 5-10 hours. The team will communicate primarily by email or conference call, so travel is not necessary. Previous experience is not required. For more information, contact Raleigh Walker at 901-334-3462.

Take Action Mentors

Girl Scouts Heart of the South is looking for volunteers interested in serving as mentors to Girl Scout individuals and groups while they plan and initiate their Take Action projects. The timeframe for this volunteer need is August 2011 - April 2012, and time commitment will vary. Mentors will communicate with their groups primarily through email and phone, but may choose to meet with their groups in person on occasion. Previous experience is not required, but mentors will need to become familiar with the Take Action tool kit (available August 1st) prior to working with a group. For more information, contact Raleigh Walker at 901-334-3462.

Volunteer Services

New-Volunteer Mentor

New-Volunteer Mentors serve as friends/advisors, providing ongoing support and resources to newly appointed volunteers in their jurisdiction. The nature of this position requires the individual to provide indirect service to girls and those interested should have at least two years’ experience as a Girl Scout volunteer. Interested? Contact Raleigh Walker for more information.

Volunteer Interviewer

Volunteer interviewers talk with potential volunteer candidates to assess which positions volunteers are best suited for through in-person or phone interviews. The nature of this position requires the individual to provide indirect service to girls. Previous Girl Scout experience is not a requirement. Interested? Contact Raleigh Walker for more information.

Volunteer Recruiter

Volunteer Recruiters assist in the recruitment of adult volunteers within identified target markets to join Girl Scouts through flexible participation options. The nature of this position requires the individual to provide indirect service to girls. Previous Girl Scout experience is not a requirement. Interested? Contact your local membership manager or call 800-727-8104 for more information.

Girl Recruitment

Girl Recruitment Captain

Girl Recruitment Captains lead and coordinate short-term recruitment team(s) in her or his jurisdiction that focus on seasonal or program-based recruitment of girls. The nature of this position requires the individual to provide both direct and indirect service to girls. Previous Girl Scout experience is not a requirement. Interested? Contact your local membership manager or call 800-727-8104 for more information.

Girl Recruiter

Girl Recruiters assist in the recruitment of girls within identified target markets to join by one or more of the defined and available pathways to participation in Girl Scouting. Girl Recruiters will work primarily with schools in their area. The nature of this position requires the individual to provide both direct and indirect service to girls. This role could be filled by an adult or teen volunteer (14-17). Previous Girl Scout experience is not a requirement. Interested? Contact your local membership manager or call 800-727-8104 for more information.

Community Champion

Community Champions represent Girl Scouting within identified communities by leading task forces, participating on community committees, and advising staff and volunteers on how best to cultivate relationships within identified communities, based on target markets and membership strategy. The nature of this position requires the individual to provide indirect service to girls. Previous Girl Scout experience is not a requirement. Interested? Contact Raleigh Walker for more information.

Girl Scout Leadership Experience

Girl Scout Leadership Experience Coaches

Council wide Girl Scout Leadership Experience Coaches (GSLE Coaches) for the troop pathway are needed to lead a new session coming to our council for adult volunteers working in the troop pathway, Journeys: Road trips and Detours. As a GSLE Coach, you will lead informative, hands-on sessions that allow new and experienced volunteers will come together to discuss and share ideas about Journeys and how they incorporate these resources into their Girl Scout year. Anyone interested in being a GSLE Coach should be familiar with the GSLE model, comfortable using the Journey resources as part of their overall Girl Scout program and excited to share their knowledge with fellow leaders. GSLE Coaches will be given any necessary tools needed to lead sessions and will be supported by the Volunteer Services Department. Interested or have questions? Contact Raleigh Walker.

Girl Scout Cookie Program Volunteer Needs

Product Sale Adult Advisory Team

Council Wide The council is looking for volunteers to work with the Product Sales team to plan future sales: Fall Products (how many/which flavors, incentives, etc.) and Cookie Program (incentives, events, timeline, etc.). Approximate time commitment is 2-6 hours. Some meetings will be in-person and others done by phone.

Product Sale Older Girl Advisory Team - Council Wide.

The council is looking for older girls (Cadettes and up) to work with the Product Sales team to plan future sales: Fall Products (how many/which flavors, incentives, etc.) and Cookie Program (incentives, events, timeline, etc.). Approximate time commitment is 2-6 hours. Some meetings will be in-person and others done by phone.

If you are interested in any of the above Girl Scout Cookie Program Volunteer opportunities should contact Brittan Davis at 731.668.1122

Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities

Troop Volunteers - Council Wide

Troop volunteers are needed in areas throughout the council to work directly with girls participating the troop pathway. Training is available for volunteers interested in these volunteer roles, and can be done through online, home study and face-to-face courses. Time commitment is generally about 10-12 hours a month. Interested?

Contact Raleigh Walker or submit an Application for Volunteer Service in Girl Scouting and Background Check Authorization to your local service center.

Administrative Volunteer - Memphis

The Memphis Service Center is in need of volunteers to assist with administrative tasks like answering phones, making copies, restocking the forms kiosk, etc. Those interested can help any time between 8am and 5pm, Monday through Friday. Length of shift is up to the volunteer. This volunteer opportunity is also open to Senior and Ambassador Girl Scouts who would like some volunteer hours after school or during school breaks. Interested?

Contact Raleigh Walker