Since its founding in 1912, Girl Scouts has remained a volunteer-led organization. All Girl Scouts, parents, and volunteers of Girl Scouts of the Desert Southwest are able to enjoy Girl Scouting, in large part, because of the support our Service Unit structure provides.
Thank you for leading other leaders - we appreciate you!
A Service Unit is the most common term used by Girl Scout councils as a name for the geographic subdivisions of a council.
A Service Unit Team consists of Girl Scout volunteers who partner with council to manage their Service Unit in delivering the Girl Scout Leadership Experience. They serve as an intermediary between council and troops.
What do Service Units Teams do? They fulfill the Five Functions considered necessary for the delivery of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience - Administration, Membership, Support, Program, and Community Development
What defines an active Service Unit? To be considered an active Service Unit, all of the below criteria must be met.
1. At least two troops with different leaders
2. A Service Unit Manager (cannot serve in any other Team position)
3. A Service Unit Treasurer
4. A Service Unit Bank Account
5. A Service Unit Recruiter, or the equivalent participation of Service Unit in hosting recruitment events, with the intention of completing 12 Recruitment Events through a Membership Year.
2025 Roundtable Schedule 
2025 Service Unit Summit
Five Functions of a Service Unit
Service Unit Positions
Council Appointment Process
*Service Unit Fall Product and Cookie Program Chair are appointed by Council Only.
All Service Unit Team members must have/complete the following:
- Current Girl Scout Registration
- Complete Background Check
- In Good Standing
- Training
- Signed Service Unit Position Description
- Confidentiality Agreement (if applicable to position)
Expectations
Service Unit Resources
Troop Financial Review
