Service Areas
About Service Areas
GSNWGL is divided into 64 geographic areas known as Service Areas that are managed and staffed by volunteers and have three primary functions:
- To deliver and extend the Girl Scout program to all girls ages 5 - 17 in all socioeconomic, religious and ethnic groups within the jurisdiction
- To give ongoing support to adults who work with girls
- To offer and promote opportunities for troops in the Service Area
Although not required, members of the Service Area usually live within the Service Area's boundaries.
Volunteer Positions
Volunteer positions at the Service Area level fit all skill types and interests. From Service Area Manager (SAM) to Troop Product Program Manager, there's a place for everyone interested in volunteering at this level.
View a list of volunteer positions
Service Area Leader Meetings (SALMs)
Most Service Areas meet monthly during the school year and all Troop Leaders (01 and 02) are encouraged to attend. If no Troop Leaders can attend, a member of the Troop Committee should attend.
View a Calendar of Service Area Leader Meetings
During meetings, Troop Leaders:
- Network with each other
- Give input and help make decisions about Service Area program opportunities for troops
- Receive information from Council staff, community and Service Area
- Receive brief, informal training
- Receive pre-ordered items from the Council Shops
There will be Service Area, Council staff and community information at the Service Area Leader Meetings. At every Service Area Leader Meeting, there are also copies of forms that leaders use the most (these forms are also in The Source - Section G).
Service Team
The volunteer Service Area Manager (SAM) and the Service Team assume the administrative responsibility of Girl Scouting in the Service Area, working within policies, standards and procedures set by GSUSA and GSNWGL. The Service Team is a group of volunteers recruited by the SAM to help deliver services to girls and volunteers in the Service Area.
Service Team Positions
Resources & OrientationsAll Service Team appointments are one-year terms with yearly reappointment. All Service Team members are required to attend training for their positions and to attend Service Area Leader Meetings.
