Community Partners | Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts (GSEMA)

Partner with Girl Scouts in your community.

Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts works with schools, municipalities, libraries, youth programs, nonprofits, businesses, faith and cultural organizations, and other community partners to expand access to Girl Scout experiences. We build partnerships that create more ways for young people to experience leadership, connection, and belonging.

We start by learning about the young people you serve, your goals, and the strengths of your community. Then we help build a model that fits your setting, schedule, staffing, and resources, from one-time experiences and short-term programs to ongoing troops and customized opportunities.

Our goal is not to replace what is already working. It is to add Girl Scout leadership experiences, resources, and opportunities that strengthen your work and expand what is possible for the young people you serve.

Our Partners Include

Schools & Districts ∙ Businesses ∙ Municipal Departments ∙ Public Libraries ∙ Youth Programs ∙ Community, Faith & Cultural Organizations ∙ Nonprofits & Program Providers

How Our Partnership Team Works

Partnership Activation develops and coordinates partnerships. When a partnership includes troops, Field Managers provide ongoing local support to help those troops grow and thrive.

CONNECT

We learn about your organization, the young people you serve, your goals, timeline, capacity, and what you want to make possible.

BUILD

We build the model and coordinate programming, staffing, registration, funding, supplies, and GSEMA connections.

LAUNCH

We coordinate the launch by connecting partners with the GSEMA staff, volunteers, materials, registration, and resources.

GROW & SUSTAIN

GSEMA staff support community connections and help troops grow, adapt, and stay strong over time.

Ways to Partner with Girl Scouts

School & Community Troops

Create an ongoing troop where girls meet regularly, build relationships, explore their interests, and practice leadership. Trusted adults from your organization or community lead with GSEMA training and ongoing Field Manager support.

Short-Term Program Series

Offer a multi-session Girl Scout experience focused on leadership, STEM, civic engagement, entrepreneurship, financial literacy, wellness, outdoor skills, or another priority for your community.

Experiences within Your Existing Program

Add Girl Scout activities, badges, patches, or leadership experiences to a program you already offer. We can help align Girl Scout content with your goals, audience, schedule, and program model.

Workshops & Special Events

Host a one-time badge workshop, STEM experience, leadership activity, family program, community event, or another stand-alone Girl Scout opportunity.

Field Trips & Outdoor Experiences

Bring participants to one of our Girl Scout properties or other program location for outdoor adventure, team building, STEM, environmental learning, and hands-on exploration.

Community Connections, Space & Outreach

Support Girl Scouts locally by hosting troop meetings or programs, inviting us to community events, sharing opportunities with families, making introductions, or helping identify adults who may want to lead or support troops.

Already offer youth programs?

Schools, nonprofits, businesses, and other providers may be eligible to offer approved Girl Scout experiences within their existing work. We can help determine if this model is a fit.

Want to support Girl Scouts locally?

Organizations can sponsor Girl Scout youth memberships or uniforms, provide meeting space, support events, or help meet other local troop needs.

Ready to explore a partnership? Contact our Community Partnerships Team today!

Together, we can empower young people to discover their potential, make a positive impact in their communities, and grow into strong, capable leaders.

What Our Partners Say

Perci, Notre Dame Cristo Rey High School Graduate: "Throughout my time in Girl Scouts, not only have I learned to be more confident, but I’ve also made so many new friends I never thought I could."

Felicia, Susan B. Anthony Middle School Educator: "We continually receive inquiries from families who’ve heard from friends about just how transformative these experiences are."

Catherine, Blackstone Elementary School Educator: "It has been amazing watching the girls grow each year and the excitement they have when it is time to get together."

Additional Resources

STEM ON-THE-GO: Bring our mobile program center to you!

Girl Scouts' Highest Awards: Learn and earn notable achievements.

Community Partnerships One-Sheet: Share the opportunities with your colleagues!