Service Unit Managers

Welcome Service Unit Managers—Thank you for taking on this important role!

As the Service Unit Manager, you supervise all the volunteers in your Service Unit. By supporting the responsibilities of each volunteer role, you keep your service running like a well-oiled ship! Ultimately, your work results in amazing experiences for Girl Scouts in your geographic area.

Your Year at a Glance

• Upon Registration: Role On-boarding

  Once you’re registered and appointed as a Service Unit Manager, we have an online Service Unit orientation to help you understand your role and access online training. Volunteers must complete the position agreement for their Service Unit role.

• August–October: Service Unit Start-Up

  • Secure and confirm meeting space and time for all upcoming troop leader meetings.
  • Welcome any new volunteers to the Service Unit at troop leader meetings.
  • Work with recruiter to fill Service Unit volunteer positions if needed.

  You can use our Facilitating Service Unit Enrichments and Facilitating a Successful Troop Training articles to incorporate training into your team and leader meetings.

• November–February:

  • Promote and ensure that all troops know about the Snacks & Magazines Program and how to plan cookie rally activities.
  • Promote and ensure Service Unit representation at Girl Scouts River Valleys’ annual meeting.

• March-June:

  • Recruit team positions for upcoming year by June 30.
  • Provide recommendations for prospective Service Unit team volunteers to Girl Scouts River Valleys staff.
  • Promote Early Bird registration at troop leader meetings.
  • Celebrate success—hold an end-of-year Service Unit Court of Awards/bridging ceremony if possible.
  • Participate in staff facilitated year-end review.
  • Ensure Service Unit Treasurer (In the case the Treasurer position is empty, the Service Unit Manager) submits Troop & Service Unit Finance Report by June 30.