Troop Leader
About Troop Leaders
Troop Leaders organize local troop sessions, communicate with families, and create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment. They mentor teen volunteers and encourage them to plan and lead meaningful activities with Troopers.
Your guidance can help young volunteers become compassionate and confident leaders.
More details
Troop Leaders organize and manage local Spark Troops activities. They schedule sessions, communicate with families and volunteers, and help ensure that each session is conducted in a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment.
Troop Leaders mentor teen volunteers, guide them during sessions, and encourage them to build leadership skills by planning and leading activities.
Who Can Participate
Troop Leaders must:
- Be 18 years of age or older.
- Be dependable, organized, and comfortable working with teen volunteers and families.
- Be willing to complete required orientation and training.
- Be committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and positive environment.
- Be able to communicate responsibly with volunteers, families, Chapter Volunteers, and Spark Troops leadership.
Key Responsibilities
- Establish and manage a local troop.
- Schedule and coordinate troop sessions.
- Communicate session details with teen volunteers and participating families.
- Mentor, guide, and support teen volunteers.
- Encourage teen volunteers to plan and lead activities.
- Review activities to ensure they are appropriate, safe, and inclusive.
- Coordinate volunteer roles and provide guidance during sessions.
- Help ensure that sessions are conducted in a safe and well-organized environment.
- Maintain attendance and session records.
- Document incidents and report concerns or issues to Spark Troops.
- Coordinate with Chapter Volunteers and Spark Troops leadership when support is needed.
Troop Leaders should be dependable, organized, supportive of young volunteers, and committed to creating a positive and safe experience for Troopers, teen volunteers, and participating families.
Ready to register?
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