Volunteer service is critical to the success of the Girl Scout movement.  Here's why:

• Girls who have been on a waiting list will have to opportunity to be in a troop.
• More program events are planned for girls.
• Leaders have the support that they need.
• TIGSC's Board of Directors is comprised of committed individuals.
• There are sufficient training opportunities so that leaders feel competent in their roles.
• Individually registered Girl Scouts are included in program activities.
• Because one person is wearing fewer hats that adults stay in our organization longer.
• TIGSC's has awesome people who want to make a difference in the life of a girl!
• It means that there are adults registered as Girl Scouts sharing similar goals--to make Girl Scouting great for all girls in northern New York!

Click here for Volunteer Opportunities!

After you register as an adult member for just $10 a year, what else can you do to help girls in the north country? Here are just a few suggested ways that you can share your time, talent, and interests with Girl Scouts in Jefferson, St. Lawrence and Lewis Counties.

At the TIGSC level:

	*Plan a girl program
	*Help deliver a girl program
	*Be part of a planning committee
	*Supervise an outing
	*Administrative support (copying, folding, etc.)
	*Become a certified adult trainer
	*Help with a community service project

Directly with girls:

	*Part of a troop leadership team
	*Share a special skill or talent with a troop or troops
	*Take part in a day camp
	*Drive for a field trip
	*Participate in an outdoor trip
	*Be a troop's outdoor education or first aid person
	*Facilitate a badge workshop
	*Become a Program Assistant or Leader-in-Training trainer Check out 150 Ways to Show Kids That You Care!

Our Mission Statement:

Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place.

How to Become a Volunteer

First, you have to be a registered Girl Scout. The fee is $10.00 and there is financial aid available if you need it. Adult Girl Scouts can be men or women over the age of 18. You must request a membership registration form from the Council Service Center. There is no online registration process.

Request a Volunteer Application, fill it out, and send it in. We will conduct a background check and notify you of the results. Whether you want to help at the troop, Neighborhood or council level, we will find a spot that matches you with your talents. Click here to see the Troop Leader job description.

Positions other than leader are also available. Click here to find out more.

Once you are approved as a volunteer, we will contact someone in your area to find a position for you. From there, you will embark on an awesome adventure!

How to Become a Leader

It's easy and it's one of the best decisions you can make! Here are 8 Easy Steps to becoming a leader:

1. Complete the Volunteer Application form.

2. Mail this form to Thousand Islands Girl Scout Council, Inc, 253 State St., Watertown, NY 13601 or fax to 782-4455. You can also hand deliver it to the person who recruited you or to our office.

3. A background check will be conducted and you will be notified of the results.
   
   
4. Take the Volunteer Orientation available on a CD from Lindsey Tupia and send it to lindseytupia@hotmail.com. Be sure to follow all of the instructions very carefully or we will not recieve your answers. If you cannot take the online orientation, please contact us.
   
   
5. Receive your registration packet and set of leader books from the organizer/ recruiter or designee in your neighborhood. You can also get these from the Council Service Center.

5. Fill out the Adult Member Registration Form and pay the $10.00 registration fee if you have not already. If cost is a concern, please contact our office. You will be instructed to mail them to your neighborhood registrar, who will make sure we receive it in our office.

6. Complete the Performance Agreement for the appropriate position(s) you will be assuming. These will be available from a designated person in your neighborhood.

7. Take the Girl Scouts Leadership Essentials Training (free of charge) from a volunteer in the council. This can be arranged through your neighborhood. Let the Neighborhood Chairperson or training coordinator know you need this training and it will be scheduled as soon as possible. This must be taken within six (6) months of being appointed a leader. This is the only required training you will need to take and it is a ONE TIME training!