Service Unit Resources

Service Unit Basics

What is a service unit? Girl Scouts of Kentucky’s Wilderness Road is divided into 82 service units that are led by experienced, dedicated, passionate volunteers who support and serve Girl Scouts, troops, and volunteers in their local area and/or communities.

What are service unit meetings? Girl Scout volunteers are stronger together. Service unit meetings are monthly meetings either in person or virtual in which all the volunteers in your service unit come together to discuss GSUSA, council, and service unit information. This can include information pertaining to membership and recruitment, volunteer services, product program, program and outdoor, and shop. You’ll also network with volunteers in your community, receive training throughout the year, and participate in Girl Scout governance at the local level

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Managers and co-managers lead all the service unit’s volunteers. While also serving as a part of the service unit team. Service unit managers lead the monthly service unit meetings, serve as an administrative volunteer for the service unit, and lead the service unit team in planning recruitment, programming, and training opportunities for the service unit.

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Recruiters recruit adults and girls to become Girl Scout members. Recruiters can be specific to locations, like schools and/or houses of faith.

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Service unit fall product and/or cookie managers support their service unit through the fall product program in October and support their service unit through the cookie program in the winter (traditionally December through April). This can include training the volunteers within their service unit, compiling and distributing materials for either program, and knowledge of the N2 and/or Smart Cookies program.

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Service unit treasurers oversee the service unit bank account, as well as sign onto the troop bank accounts within their service unit. Treasurers also ensure all bank accounts comply and support new leaders with opening their troop bank account. They may also lead training on either money management, troop finances, and/or end of year finances as needed.

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Event managers supervise the fun, safety, risk management, and adhere to all GSKWR policies while planning and orchestrating a Girl Scout program for girls within their service units.

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Welcome Coach- Welcome your newest troop leaders by facilitating their Welcome to Girl Scout training. To apply to be a Welcome Coach, click here.

Troop Angel- Mentor new troop leaders throughout their first year. You’ll be trained, and at the end of the year, you can apply for the Troop Angel award. To apply to be a Troop Angel, click here.

Service Unit Resources by Role

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Service Unit Manager Notebook for 2024 MY

Service Unit Team Planning Guide for 2024 MY

GSKWR Volunteer Essentials (2024-2026)

GSKWR Volunteer Policies and Procedures (2024-2026)

Council Policy on Sensitive Issues (2025)

Service Unit Manager Training is available by request. Please reach out to your service unit’s Coordinator or submit a training request.

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Recruitment materials can be requested by contacting your service unit’s Coordinator.

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All fall product and cookie manager materials can be found here.

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Service Unit Treasurer Guide

UKFCU Packet

Service Unit Treasurer training is available on gsLearn.

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Service Unit Event Planning Guide

Awards and Badge Explorer

Request for Non-Scout Insurance Form

Safety Activity Checkpoints (SACP) (2024-2026)

Service Unit Event Manager training is available on gsLearn.

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Troop Angel Guide

Troop Angel training is offered throughout the year, please check the GSKWR Training Calendar.

Request a Training

Training by request! Girl Scouts of Kentucky’s Wilderness Road Council schedules a variety of training dates and locations, but we know that volunteers may need additional options. That is why we are pleased to offer you, our volunteers, the opportunity to request training. This allows service units, troop leaders, or anyone looking to become skilled in a specific training to schedule one. Once you have submitted your online Request a Training you will hear back from a staff member within one week from the date of request. For additional questions please reach out to the Volunteer Services Manager, Tara Hamilton, thamilton@gswrc.org.