Leadership and Volunteer Training
To provide the best possible experience for girls, adults complete training specific to their position. You can expect to meet volunteers from throughout your Overseas Committee who are as excited as you are to work with girls. Enjoy the fellowship and benefit from hearing ideas and suggestions from folks you might not have met had you stayed at home!
Who are the course facilitators (formerly known as trainers)?
The facilitators are a group of dedicated hardworking volunteers just like you. Facilitators recognize the value of the Girl Scout program and give their time to help you make the most out of your commitment in becoming a Girl Scout volunteer. Many are just like you, working professionals balancing family, Girl Scouts and other obligations. They remember what it was like starting out with the troop, etc., and bring diverse talents and skills to the training courses you attend.
What’s required?
Per USAGSO –West Pacific policies as found in the Volunteer Resource Book, “Within three months of appointment to a position, all volunteers will complete training for that position. In the event of unusual circumstances over which the volunteer has no control, the supervisor may give an extension of time for training to be completed.” (For troop leaders, the required training is Leadership Essentials.
COURSES:
Online Orientation. The new national, online volunteer orientation is an exciting, educational presentation that welcomes all new Girl Scout volunteers to the organization. The orientation, which is also available in Spanish, takes approximately 45 minutes to complete, but can be stopped at any point and resumed later. It contains information on the history of the organization, the Girl Scout Leadership Experience program, and the proposed Girl Scout Pathways for girls and adults. You can access the orientation by clicking here and using the password: discover.
Overseas Committee Orientation
Required for all new volunteers;
An orientation basic information and the policies and ways of work within your Overseas Committee; This must be completed before a leader can meet with their girls.
Leadership Essentials
Required for all new leaders within 90 days of appointment; must have completed Overseas Committee Orientation. This is a classroom style training that combines what was formerly referred to as Basic Leadership Training, Girl Scout Basics and Program Age level. Training will be 3 hours long.
Outdoor Skills (multiple levels); Requirements depend on your plans.
Fee: Varies, depending on the plans of your Overseas Committee facilitator. Qualifies an adult volunteer to prepare for an outdoors experience for which basic skills are needed.
