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2026–2027 Service Area Team Guide The Service Team is made up of volunteers who support troops and leaders and help build Girl Scouting in their local area. In this packet, we hope to provide you with helpful information to guide the work of your team. Your Mission Delivery staff representative is the primary council liaison for Service Teams and can help with any questions or planning needs.
Service Area Team Duties r Recruit new youth members and volunteers and form new troops by building
Girl Scout awareness within your community. The only way to keep Girl Scouts going strong in your communities and throughout our Council is to continue to welcome new youth members and volunteers! Our Service Team members know the families and organizations within their communities personally and are our best resources for finding ways to spread the word! Our Service Teams work with their council staff person to coordinate local recruitment efforts and implement grassroots marketing efforts in their local communities. Example Service Area Recruitment and Awareness Building activities: • Inviting friends and family to join • Putting up yard signs or posters in high traffic locations • Hosting a bring-a-friend event • Distributing flyers in grocery bags or through local businesses • Sharing Girl Scout membership or volunteerism information on local websites/social media pages, newsletters, and church bulletins • Organizing a parade float or walking unit • Staffing a Girl Scout booth or activity at school and community events, festivals, county fairs, etc. • Creating a display at a public library