Position Title: Special Service Volunteer (Episodic Volunteer)

Position Summary: A volunteer who makes a commitment to work with a program or activity for a specific time.

Appointed by: Department Director/Manager

Position Tasks/Responsibilities:

1. Be supportive of council goals and activities
2. Devote sufficient time to the job responsibilities
3. Share ideas and concerns with appropriate staff person.
4. Interpret and support, in a positive manner, the Council’s policies, standards, procedures, and decisions.
5. Support GSGEC efforts to increase revenue through Family Partnership, Capital Campaigns, Product Sales and special events that may be held from time to time.

Position Competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities required):

1. Believes in the aims and purposes of the Girl Scout organization and subscribes to the principles expressed in the Girl Scout Promise and Law.
2. Meets requirements for membership in Girl Scouts of U.S.A. and be a registered member.
3. Understand and accept GSUSA Policies and Standards, Girl Scouts of Glowing Embers Policies and Standards.
4. Have the ability to delegate responsibly, motivate, and work harmoniously with others without regard to race, creed, nationality, socio-economic factors or disabilities.
5. Has basic knowledge of, or is willing to learn, Girl Scout programs and is willing and able to take necessary trainings.
6. Strong organizational and planning skills, and the ability to delegate responsibility.
7. Possesses effective oral and written communication skills.
8. Patience, enthusiasm, resourcefulness, flexibility and a sense of humor are assets.

Time Commitment Required:  Short term (8 weeks at a time or less)

Training Needed:

• Short-term Volunteer Orientation