Service Units
What is a Service Unit?
A service unit is the local Girl Scout community within a shared geographic area, usually aligned with a cluster of schools. The service unit community includes troops, Juliettes, and the volunteers and caregivers who support them. The service unit team is the volunteer-led group that coordinates local communication, events, and support for the service unit. Badgerland includes 31 service units across our council area.
What service units do
Service units strive to:
- Maintain positive, relevant, and consistent communication for local volunteers
- Host local events so Girl Scouts can make friends and learn new skills
- Build community visibility and local connection
- Support troops and Juliettes during Product Programs
- Connect volunteers to resources, trainings, and local support
Most service units host regular volunteer meetings, either virtual or in person, to share updates, coordinate local plans, and strengthen community connection. Meeting schedules vary by community.
How to get involved
- Connect with your local service unit communication channel, such as Rallyhood or email, depending on your community.
- Attend a service unit volunteer meeting.
- Attend local service unit events.
- Explore service unit roles below and volunteer with your local team.
- Juliette mentors, troop volunteers, and lifetime members are all welcome to attend service unit meetings and participate in planning local events.
Need help getting connected? Email info@gsbadgerland.org.
SU Map 
Service Unit Guidebook
Your go-to resource for tools and guidance on roles, communication, finances, meetings, events, Product Programs, and volunteer support.
VIEW GUIDEBOOKService Unit Teams and Roles
Your Service Unit is supported and guided by its own Service Unit Leadership Team. Your SU team is made up of volunteers, like you, who are passionate about Girl Scouting in your community and have taken the lead in a specific area of strength or interest. SU Team roles center around three focus areas; Operations, Support, and Program. The expectations of each role vary based on volunteer time, skillset, and seasonality.
Service Unit Operations
Service Unit Support
Service Unit Program
Volunteer Training
Training helps volunteers feel confident, prepared, and supported. Badgerland offers online courses in gsLearn and in-person trainings throughout the year.
Online training in gsLearn
Looker access for service unit roles
In-person trainings and certifications
Service Unit Events
Service unit events are where Girl Scouts build memories, try new things, and connect with other troops and Juliettes in the community.
Connect with local service unit events
Event planning resources
Event ideas and inspiration
Volunteer Recognition
Everyone likes to feel appreciated for their hard work, and expressing gratitude helps keep the service unit community strong and thriving. Volunteers are more likely to stay engaged when they know their time, energy, and contributions are valued.
Recognition can be simple, such as thanking a volunteer for a job well done, celebrating a team success, or recognizing someone’s help at a meeting or event. At other times, a formal award or recognition may be the right fit.
Service unit teams are encouraged to make volunteer appreciation a regular part of their work and to identify outstanding volunteers for formal recognition through Badgerland and GSUSA.
Learn more about available awards, nomination steps, and submission deadlines on the Adult Recognition page.
Need Help Getting Connected?
Email info@gsbadgerland.org and we will help connect you with your local service unit or the right Badgerland resource.
SU Parade Kits
Would you like an SU parade banner, yard sign, car magnet, pins, or brochures? We got you!
GET STARTEDNote to Troops: If your troop needs parade materials, check with your SU leadership to see what’s already available. If they don’t have what you need, they can submit this form. Please note, we do not provide SWAG items for parades. To use our resources wisely, we’re reserving these items for recruitment and engagement events where we can have longer conversations about Girl Scouting.
