Volunteer Zone
The Volunteer Zone is for the registered Girl Scout adult volunteer. Haven't joined yet? Go to How to Join - Adults. Then, visit here often for news announcements, general-use forms and all different kinds of resources available to help you succeed in making Girl Scouting fun and exciting. Also, consider joining our e-mail group list for monthly newsletters and updates.
Have a question about Girl Scouting?
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Voice!
Consistent Agenda items
See the break down of important dates
and events for each department within our council. Stay up-to-date this month!
2008-09
President's Award Changes
Find
out more about new nomination paper work deadlines, what forms your service
unit should use and other important changes about this volunteer award.
New print and posting date for Safety-Wise
is spring 2009
The publication process for the new
edition of Safety-Wise has been postponed and will be released in spring
2009. Girl Scouts of the USA regrets any inconvenience this delay may have on
the work of councils and their service to girls. View
the Safety-Wise updates that are effective Wednesday, Oct. 1.
Uniform
changes for Girl Scouts
Effective Oct. 1, 2008, each
age level of Girl Scouts will have one official uniform piece; for girls it
will be a vest or sash (vest or tunic for Girl Scout Daisies) and for adults
it will be the official scarf for women and the official tie for men. For Girl
Scout Daisies and Brownies, that one official item (tunic, vest or sash) is
required when girls participate in ceremonies or officially represent the Girl
Scout Movement. Daisies and Brownies will continue to have a full uniform ensemble
to choose from. For Girl Scout Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors, an
official sash or vest worn with a white shirt and khaki pants or skirt is required
when girls participate in ceremonies or officially represent the Girl Scout
Movement. Girl Scout Seniors and Ambassadors also have an official bandana (scarf)
that will unite them in the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts
tradition. The official uniform for adults is navy blue business attire worn
with a Girl Scout scarf and membership pins for women and the Girl Scout tie
for men. Learn more about Girl Scout
adult uniforms.
Available elements:
Girl Scouts of the USA will continue to develop and offer a range
of appealing casual wear for girls and adults. This action is effective Oct.
1, 2008, and supersedes and rescinds all previous National Board action taken
on the Girl Scout uniforms.
Things every leader wants
to know
Edition one
During any time of transition, patience
is generally needed and the beginning of Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta,
Inc. is no different! We ask that everyone understand that many of
the things you want to know are still being developed. The priority is to get
the membership year off to a good start and keep things moving forward. We will
keep updates posted on the Web site to keep everyone informed.
Please save the date for Monday,
Nov. 3. We will be holding a meeting for all troop leaders in Forsyth
County to meet with staff from Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta and to ask any
questions (time and location will be announced soon).
Locations of service centers
and contact information:
Web site: www.girlscoutsofgreateratlanta.org
Services centers: Office
hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday
Atlanta Service Center
1577 Northeast Expressway
Atlanta, GA 30329-2401
(404) 527-7500
Cumming Service Center
133 Samaritan Drive
Cumming, GA 20041
(770) 536-8656
Dalton Service Center
2002 E. Walnut Avenue
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 226-1435 office
(706) 277-2651 fax
Griffin Service Center
350 Airport Road
Griffin, GA 30224
(770) 227-2524 office
(770) 228-2272 fax
Q: What trainings will a leader
need to take this year?
A: All volunteers are eligible to register
for training offered in all areas of the jurisdiction.
- Returning leaders: leaders who have completed training with the prior councils
and who are continuing with the current Girl Scout program remain as officially
trained leaders.
- New leaders will need to complete Orientation &Leadership Essentials
OR New Leader Training and Guiding the Journey (refer to
Web site for training schedules).
- Returning leaders who are choosing to use the new Girl Scout Leadership
Experience Journey materials will need to complete Leadership Essentials
or Guiding the Journey trainings (same content; refer to website
for training schedules).
Please contact Tenequa
Wildy at (404) 527-7523 for general questions related to training.
Q: Can everyone utilize the
online training being offered on the Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta Web site?
A: Yes, anyone can utilize the online
training. Be aware that there is no online Leadership Essentials or
Guiding the Journey training.
Learn more.
Contact Cheryl
Clarke at (404) 527-7540 for questions related to online training.
Q: What events can my troop sign
up for?
A: Any program activity offered
in teh jurisdiction of the previous councils are open to all registered members/troops
or groups within Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta, Inc.
Q: How do I learn about the
program activities?
A: Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta’s
Web site is the best source of information at this time. View
activities. The Web site is linked to the previous council’s Web sites until
the new Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta's Web site is constructed.
Q: Where should I send my
program registratioins?
A: All program registrations
should be mailed to the Atlanta Service Center. Registrations cannot
be faxed. Please contact Melinda
Wyatt at (404) 527-7524 for questions related to program registration.
Q: How do I write my check
for fees, purchases or donations?
A: All checks should be made payable
to Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta, Inc.
Q: How should troop/group/pathway/service
unit checking accounts be opened?
A: We apologize at this time we are
unable to give detailed directions for opening and/or changing checking accounts.
When additional information is available, it will be distributed through trainings
and service unit meetings. Please use the following instructions at this time:
- Re-registering troops from
Forsyth County: You must obtain the new Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta
Federal ID number which is 58-0566190 and re-establish your checking account
with the name of Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta, Inc.
- All NEW troops:
You must obtain the Federal ID number of Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta, Inc.
and open the checking account in the name of Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta,
Inc.
Q: When can we register to go
troop camping?
A: At this time, please follow the
guidelines of the previous council that owned the camp. Girl Scouts of Greater
Atlanta camping guidelines and fees will be announced in the very
near future.
Q: How many camps are available
for troop camping?
A: There are now eight camps
in our jurisdiction. Please visit the respective Web sites of the former councils
for more information.
Q: Will our
troop numbers change?
A: A system is being devised to keep
the change/adjustments to troop numbers to a minimal. Troops will be notified
as soon as possible.
Q: When will Girl Scouts of
Greater Atlanta ID strips be available?
A: Council
strips are available in the Girl Scout Badge & Sash stores (Atlanta, Dalton
and Griffin). Please visit the Web site for store hours.
Girl
Scout Badge & Sash store, Atlanta
(404) 527-7669/
Fax (404) 527-7508
Toll Free
(800) 771-1139
Girl
Scout Badge & Sash store, Dalton
(706) 226-1435/
Fax (706) 277-2651
Girl
Scout Badge & Sash store, Griffin
(770)
227-2524/ Fax (770) 228-2272
Toll Free
(800) 327-4475
Forms and other resources related to general volunteer needs |
Interactive forms below indicated with an asterisk ( * ) may be "Saved as..." on your computer or you may fill it out and print while online.
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Adult Recognition
Finance/Money
Health
Not for summer resident camp use - use for first aider during GS year (e.g. trips, events, etc.)
Not for summer resident camp use - use for first aider during GS year (e.g. trips, events, etc.)
Miscellaneous
Parent/Guardian, pertaining to
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Resource Center, Atlanta
Uniform insignia placement
Volunteer application
Volunteer position descriptions (year round)
Can't find your form here?
Also try forms and other resources related to camping & outdoor activities or events & things to do.
If the form you are looking for is not in one of these three places, it is no longer in use or it is not available on the Web site. Contact your service unit director.
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