Start A Passport Girls Troop!
This is not your momma's old troop. Welcome to the modern, the Girliest girl club imaginable. This is where girls can be authentically themselves and Troop leaders help keep the girls on a path of success.
As a Troop Leader you should know that...
Self‑Worth, Comparison & Pressure
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Research shows that today’s girls face widespread pressure related to comparison, perfectionism, and self‑worth:
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A majority of girls (about 70%) feel they don’t measure up in some way.
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Roughly one‑third to two‑thirds often compare themselves to peers and feel unable to speak up because they want to be liked.
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Nearly 9 in 10 girls feel the need to be perfect, and most feel significant pressure to perform well in all areas of life.
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A large majority report feeling overwhelmed by pressure, and more than a quarter of teens report burnout.
Joining a troop gives girls a safe, supportive space to be heard, build confidence, and explore who they are. Through fun activities, teamwork, leadership opportunities, and milestone celebrations, girls learn to manage stress, navigate friendships, express themselves, and set goals while feeling valued and empowered. Troops help girls grow, discover their strengths, and build skills that last a lifetime.
Girls need strong caring support, from Female troop leaders, older girls and adult passport girls.
As a Troop Leader, you make sure each girl feels heard and seen without ridicule. You will help her meet her true success, for her!!. We have to make it clear, each journey is individual and not every journey suits every girl, but every girls journey has success she is capable of reaching. It's our job to make her see that!
Here is what it takes
Initial Requirements & Registration
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Age Requirement: You must be 18+ years old.
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You must be a National Member of the Passport Girls (which you can cover on the Troop Leaders Form)
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Sign Up:.
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Background Check:
All volunteers must pass a background check
Training and Onboarding
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PassportClasses: Complete required training modules on PassportClasses, which include Passport basics, safety, and policies.
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New Leader Training: Take Passport New Leader 101 and Grade Level Essentials to understand the age group you are working with.
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Mandated Reporter: Depending on your state and hours, you may need to complete a mandated reporter course. (A Mandated Reporter course is a training program designed to teach certain adults — usually those who work with children, seniors, or vulnerable populations — how to recognize, respond to, and report abuse or neglect.
Setting Up the Troop
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Find a Co-Leader: It is highly recommended to have at least two approved, unrelated adult leaders (in order for your troop to be comfortable they should be female).
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Girls need to be in an environment they can discuss any girl related topic.
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Plan Meetings: Determine the frequency, time, and location (e.g., school, library, church) for meetings.
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Engage Parents: Hold an initial meeting with families to discuss expectations, volunteer roles, and safety procedures.
Running the Troop
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Girl-Led Approach: The core of Passport Girls is that the girls decide what awards/badges, trips, and activities they want to do.
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Use Resources: Utilize the Passport Troop Leaders Volunteer Toolkit on the website to plan meeting agendas and track badges.
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Safety First: Ensure all activities follow the Passport Girls safety guidelines.
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