TRAINING OVERVIEW
Girl Scouts of Western
Ohio offers a variety of adult development opportunities to support volunteers
as they work with girls and other adult volunteers.
• required trainings
• enrichment workshops
• camp certification training
• First Aid & CPR
These opportunities are offered in a variety of
methods so that today’s volunteers can choose the method that best meets their
needs:
• classroom training
• home studies
RECOMMENDED TRAINING SEQUENCE
Girl Scouts of Western
Ohio recommends the following training sequence to help our volunteers best
prepare themselves for their work with girls.
Girl Scout FUNdamentals (required)
Position Training – either grade level, or
specific position training for the appropriate volunteer position (required)
New Girl Scout volunteers have six months to
complete trainings, but completing training within the first six weeks is highly
recommended.
TRAINING REQUIRED FOR
PROGRAM ACTIVITIES
First Aid & CPR Training
Troops are required to be
accompanied by someone currently certified in First Aid and CPR
for any activity that is physically demanding and other
activities involving a potential for injury. A Girl Scout First
Aider is an adult (18 years of age or older) who has taken Girl
Scout Council-sponsored First Aid and CPR training.
A first-aider must be currently
certified and maintain their certification as required by the
sponsoring organization. The following individuals may serve as
first aiders if they are current in their license/certification;
physicians, physician’s assistant, nurse practitioner,
registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, paramedic, military
medic, emergency medical technician and dentists.
Camping Certification
Any time a troop goes camping,
the troop must be accompanied by an adult who has completed the
Camping Certification course (for lodge or tent camping) or
Lodge Camp/Indoor Living Skills Training (for lodge camping
only). The troop camp planning process should also be guided by
a camp-certified adult.
TYPES OF TRAINING
CLASSROOM
This traditional style of
training is led by volunteer council trainers at various
locations throughout the council’s geographic area. The benefits
to this type of training include being able to discuss the
content with other leaders and get expert feedback from the
trainers.
HOME STUDY COURSES
Home study courses are written
training manuals that are in .pdf format. You will need to have
Adobe Reader installed on your computer in order to download
these documents. Once you have completed reading through the
material you may complete the home study exam and registration
form and the course evaluation on-line, or submit them via the
mail to the regional Girl Scout Center.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Pre-registration for training is essential so that volunteer
trainers can best prepare for the course and have the necessary
supplies available.
The registration
form must be received at least 14 days prior to
the date of the course.
Late
registrations may be accepted by up to 5 days in
advance of the course if space is still
available.
You MUST be a
registered Girl Scout adult to attend Girl Scout
trainings.
If a class is
cancelled due to low registration, or if a class
is full, you will be notified before the class
date.
Course
enrollment/registration is NOT complete until
payment for any course fees are received.
To confirm details of your
class, confirm your registration, or cancel your registration,
please contact your Girl Scouts of Western Ohio regional office.
HOW TO REGISTER
Register by using one of the
following methods:
ONLINE
Submit your registration online at
www.girlscoutsofwesternohio.org.
MAIL/WALK-IN
Completely fill out a
Adult Training Registration Form.
Mail or walk your form into the appropriate Girl Scout Center.
FAX
You may fax your
Adult Training Registration Form
to the appropriate Girl Scout Center.
CONFIRMATION
Participants will receive email
or written confirmation of enrollment at least three days prior
to the class.
CANCELLATIONS
Notice of your cancellation may
allow other volunteers to attend a class. Please contact your
regional Girl Scout Center to cancel your registration.
FEES
Checks should be made payable to
Girl Scouts of Western Ohio, or your credit card information can
be entered on the online course registration for via our secure
site. In special circumstances financial assistance is available
upon request.
REFUNDS/CREDITS
Refunds can only
be issued once a written request is received.
Prepaid course
fees will be applied to another course within
the same membership year. Course fees are
transferable; another volunteer may take your
place if you are unable to attend a class.
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