So
much of what our adult volunteers do is directly tied in
with the girls. Therefore, Council policy and safety standards
require most volunteers to be properly trained for their
specific position.
Since
Troop leaders have the most direct and constant contact
with girls, the training requirements are vital. Leaders
must complete Orientation and Leadership Training in order
to be better equipped to deliver the Girl Scout program.
After completing this first series of training, they then
complete the appropriate Age-Level training.
Training
must be completed within three months from the time of appointment
to volunteer position. All leaders must update their Age
Level Training as they change program age levels and update
their training every two years either through leadership,
age level or enrichment training (i.e. First Aid, BOS etc.)
Every
troop is required to have one adult certified first aider
for events and one certified troop camper for camping.
Other
positions such as Event Director, Cookie Chair, Day Camp
Director and Service Team are more specialized and may require
specialized training. These trainings are listed each month
in the Council newsletter Gazette and here, online. For
more information, or to get current training opportunities,
contact the Training
Department in the Athens office.
These
extra trainings are listed each month in the Gazette.
You may also call the Athens Office at (706) 548-7297 or
(800) 300-4475 for information. All
training is FREE except where indicated.
Because
of the geographic size of the council, trainings are spread
out to best accommodate those areas which need training,
ranging from the mountain region, to the Gainesville and
Cumming area, down to Greene and Clarke counties.
Additional
Adult Development courses are offered for virtually every
volunteer position. Please check with the council for further
details regarding specialized courses. And
remember! Check the sidebar for a full listing of trainings
the council is offering right now!
Your Service
Unit can also host trainings now, so make sure to check
that page as well!
Training
Descriptions
ORIENTATION
TRAINING This
three-hour course introduces participants to Girl
Scouts of Northeast Georgia, Girl Scouts of the USA,
the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts,
and our founder, Juliette Low. They will also learn
about the overall Girl Scout program. Subjects such
as pluralism, progression, girl safety, and adult
recognition are discussed. Volunteers are asked to
register with the council at least ten (10) days before
training session.
LEADERSHIP
TRAINING Like
Orientation, this three-hour course continues the
introduction to specific leadership qualities, strategies
and techniques are discussed - which are designed
to better equip the participants to fulfill their
roles. Organizing and registering a troop, council
services, office locations, working with parents and
sponsors, troop finances and council policies and
procedures are discussed. Volunteers are asked to
register with the council at least ten (10) days before
training session.
DAISY
AGE-LEVEL
This introduction to the Daisy Girl Scout program
includes age level characteristics, girl/adult planning
and troop government. Trainers explain about the Daisy
uniform, discuss recognitions, bridging and special
program activities. Volunteers are asked to register
with the council at least ten (10) days before training
session.
BROWNIE
AGE-LEVEL
This introduction to the Brownie program includes
troop government, progression, girl/adult planning,
working on Try-Its, council programs for Brownies,
bridging, and ceremonies for Brownie Age Level. Volunteers
are asked to register with the council at least ten
(10) days before training session.
JUNIOR
AGE-LEVEL
This introduction to the Junior program includes badges
and signs, girl/adult planning, pluralism, bridging,
troop government, patch programs, council events for
Juniors Issues for Girls and Contemporary Issues.
Volunteers are asked to register at least ten (10)
days before training session.
GIRLS,
11-17 AGE LEVEL
This is an introduction to the program for girls,
AGES 11-17. Leaders working with this age level review
older girl recognitions, uniforms, STUDIO 2B Destinations
programs, patch programs, girl/adult planning, interest
projects, Issues for Girls, Contemporary Issues and
working with girls on the Silver
Award and Gold
Award. Volunteers are asked to register at least
ten (10) days before training session.
GS
NUTS AND BOLTS: Starting a New Troop – Running
GS Meetings, Events, and Trips (aka Mock Troop)
This session is hands on how to start a new troop: planning
meetings, organizing events & trips, reports, forms
and all the goodies related to the infrastructure of
Girl Scout troop activities! Volunteers are asked to
register at least ten (10) days before training session.
BASIC
OUTDOOR SKILLS (BOS)
This course is designed to prepare a leader to work
with girls on outdoor skills as well as plan and carry
out troop camping experiences. After taking this basic
outdoor skills course, troops may camp at Girl Scouts
of Northeast Georgia facilities and other sites where
there is adequate shelter, tested water, nearby emergency
facilities, and an established bathroom facility.
The course is typically done as an overnight session
and gives leaders a chance to practice outdoor skills,
prepare their troop for a camping adventure, prepare
camp meals, review outdoor safety procedures and receive
ideas about outdoor programs. A minimal cost is charged
for this course. Volunteers are asked to register
at least ten (10) days before training session
FIRST
AID & CPRwww.redcross.org
This course is for all leaders who want to take their
troop on a troop trip or camping trip away from the
regular meeting place. The course is the standard
American Red Cross course and is taught by certified
trainers. It teaches the basics of first aid, including
wounds, shock, broken bones, choking and universal
precautions as well as CPR for infants, children and
adults. Those passing the course will be issued a
certification card. First Aid certification is for
three (3) years. CPR certification is for one (1)
year. A minimal cost is charged for this course. Volunteers
are asked to register at least ten (10) days before
training session.
SMALL
CRAFT SAFETY: CANOES
This course is for anyone interested in overseeing or
teaching canoeing at camps or other events. In order
to use canoes, according to Safety-Wise, this certification
is imperative.
