The 2025 Cookie Kickoff is just around the corner, and we need YOU to help make it a huge success! On Sunday, January 12, 2025, we’re kicking off the Girl Scout Cookie Program, and there are plenty of fun and rewarding volunteer opportunities for you to get involved in.
Volunteering at the Cookie Kickoff is more than just lending a hand—it’s about embracing possibility and helping Girl Scout entrepreneurs learn the 5 skills, connect with their community, and make the most of the upcoming Cookie Program. Whether you’re a seasoned volunteer or this is your first time, there’s a booth for you. Check out this year’s awesome booths!
How can you volunteer at the Cookie Kickoff? It’s easy! Register by clicking the button below.
2025 Cookie Kickoff Booths
Volunteer opportunities are for both Girl Scouts and adult volunteers.
Create a fun, interactive activity identifying who can make up a Cookie Team. Relate how working as a team helps a Girl scout and troop to achieve their cookie goals. Include Thanking your Team. Girl Focused.
Create a fun, interactive format where guests learn how to create a great list of customers to ask to buy cookies and how to contact them. Think out of the box! The list should go beyond the basics of family, neighbors and teachers. Incorporate how to find customers online.
Create a fun, interactive method for guests to learn what the 5 Skills are and how they apply to selling cookies. Guests should be able to discuss with their customers how experiencing the cookie program helps them become tomorrow’s entrepreneurs. Include Cookie Proceeds breakdown (chart) and Ethics. Money Management and Goal Setting are other stations in detail and while need to be included as the five skills, do not need to be focused on.
Teach guests how service can be incorporated into the Cookie Program. “Save some, Share Some, Spend Some.” Talk about how to use cookie money to help others. Teach guests what cookie share is and how it can increase your sales. Teach the adults how to record those sales/communicating to the TCC when there are Cookie Share sales. Also understanding the money with Cookie Share allocations.
Help guests learn to create a script for their sales pitch. Scripts should be tailored towards their level (ex. D/B, C/S/A, etc). Provide opportunity to record pitch at kickoff. Be prepared to create a Spanish version of the script. NOTE: Cookie Kickoff Committee will reach out to discuss previous lessons learned, review your station plan, and answer any questions.
Teach guests about what makes a better booth and why. Example: Have Girl Scouts set up a good booth using random things on the table that should and should not be at a booth. Demonstrate proper booth ettiquette. Ensure Girl Scouts understand you don’t have to have a ton of bells and whistles to have a great booth setup.
Teach girls marketing strategies and tips to promote your cookie business. Help girls create a selling plan (ex. 30 packages per week, 100 packages to family, 15 booths, etc).
Share information about the Digital Cookie app with Girl Scouts and Adults. Include what it is, how to use it, and any tips and tricks. For tips and tricks, consider having Service Unit vs Troop Cookie Coordinator vs Parent tips as well.
