Meeting Plans and Ideas for Scout Leaders From Daisies to Ambassadors

Meeting Plans and Ideas for Scout Leaders From Daisies to Ambassadors

Girl Scout Leaders Need to Delegate!

Girl Scout Leaders need to delegate their tasks.  There is a reason why there needs to be at least two adults to work with the girls! Yes, they need to be supervised, but you need to remember that this is a volunteer position.  Delegating tasks is necessary to run the troop and prevent burn-out.
How to prevent Girl Scout leader burnout.
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When my oldest daughter was a Girl Scout, there were four Leaders.  There was always plenty of coverage for the twelve girls who were part of the troop.

I am fortunate to have a great co-leader and a few moms who volunteer whenever I ask.  When I know a few months out that I need help, I send out an email to all of the parents so that those moms who work full-time or part-time can clear their calendars and help out, too.

Don’t try to do everything yourself.  Have your co-leader in charge of some of the meetings.  Ask a parent to collect field trip forms and money.  Ask another parent to get a guest speaker for you.  Have a parent be the Cookie mom, another the QSP mom.  Ask a mom or dad to collect items for your next recycling project.

If you delegate your tasks, leading your Girl Scout troop is a lot more manageable. Remember, if you do not ask, no one may step up on their own to volunteer.



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